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The 6 Best Scarifiers – Adviser

The 6 Best Scarifiers – Adviser

When the weather is sunny, there is hardly anything better than being in the garden. To help you spruce up your garden before then, we’ve rounded up the best scarifiers. To make your purchase decision easier and to give you a better overview of the different models, we have taken a closer look at scarifiers and compared individual products. In our product recommendations, we have compiled the best models for you. You are sure to find what you are looking for in these scarifiers.

Checklist Scarifier

Benefit
  • Scarifiers remove moss, weeds and felt. These deprive the soil of important nutrients and water. The lawn hardly gets any supply through the soil. Also, sunlight and oxygen hardly penetrate through the moss layer. Therefore you should scarify your lawn 1-2 times a year.
  • The cut-off remains are usually collected in a collection container.
  • There are: Hand, electric, gasoline, and battery dethatchers.
  • The sharpness of the blades is essential in order not to damage the lawn.
  • Also, the depth settings should be adapted to the lawn: Usually 3-4mm is used, but many devices can also be set higher and lower (e.g. 2mm at the beginning of scarifying).
Drive
  • Scarifiers are available with different drives.
  • Hand-held scarifiers are operated without a motor and impress with their light weight.
  • In the case of motor-driven scarifiers, you should pay attention to the manufacturer’s specifications regarding the wattage of the motor before making a purchase.
  • Gasoline scarifiers require gasoline.
Working Width
  • Scarifiers have different working widths.
  • A large working width means that scarifying large lawns is faster.
  • A small working width is ideal especially for small lawns.
  • Manual scarifiers: for small gardens, as no drive. Physical activity necessary but particularly environmentally friendly.
  • Electric scarifier: for gardens 100-500sqm. also a sustainable variant. lighter and more maneuverable than the lower variants. However, depending on soil conditions, there may be difficulties in penetration of the blades, as the weight does not provide enough pressure.
  • Battery-powered trimmer: up to 500sqm. Battery-powered, so cordless.
  • Gasoline scarifier: 500-2000sqm. can tolerate harder soils, cordless. Its weight allows the blades to penetrate deep into the lawn.

We have compiled the best and most interesting scarifiers. You can find the list with our product recommendations here.

Tip: Many other care machines for your garden can be found in our lawn mower – guide.

The Best Sellers Of Scarifiers

In a list of bestsellers we have compiled the most popular scarifiers for you.

# Preview Product
1 Sun Joe AJ801E 12-Amp, Electric Dethatcher and Scarifier w/Removeable 8-Gallon Collection Bag, 5-Position Height Adjustment, Airboost Technology Increases Lawn Health, 13 inch, Green Sun Joe AJ801E 12-Amp, Electric Dethatcher and Scarifier w/Removeable 8-Gallon Collection Bag,...
2 Rock&Rocker 16-Inch 15 Amp Electric Dethatcher Scarifier, 5-Position Height Adjustment, 48.4QT Removable Thatch Bag, Quick-Fold, with Scarifier Blade, Removing Thatch, Lawn Mower's Mate Rock&Rocker 16-Inch 15 Amp Electric Dethatcher Scarifier, 5-Position Height Adjustment, 48.4QT...
3 WEN DT1516 16-Inch 15-Amp 2-in-1 Electric Dethatcher and Scarifier with Collection Bag, Black WEN DT1516 16-Inch 15-Amp 2-in-1 Electric Dethatcher and Scarifier with Collection Bag, Black
4 Greenworks 13 Amp 14-Inch Corded Dethatcher / Scarifier, DT13B00 Greenworks 13 Amp 14-Inch Corded Dethatcher / Scarifier, DT13B00
5 VEVOR 5pcs Box Blade Shank, 16'' Scarifier Shank, 3 Holes Box Scraper Shank, Ripper Shank with Removable Tapered Teeth and Pins, Adjustable Shanks Assembly for Replacement, Digging, Plowing VEVOR 5pcs Box Blade Shank, 16'' Scarifier Shank, 3 Holes Box Scraper Shank, Ripper Shank with...
6 (2023 Upgraded) SWIPESMITH 16” 15 Amp Electric Dethatcher Scarifier, Lawn with 5-Position Depth Adjustment, 14.5 Gal Removable Thatch Collection Bag, Quick-Fold, Keeps Health (2023 Upgraded) SWIPESMITH 16” 15 Amp Electric Dethatcher Scarifier, Lawn with 5-Position Depth...
7 BILT HARD 16 Inch Dethatcher Scarifier Electric Powered, 15 Amp Copper Motor, 5-Position Depth Adjustment, 14.5 gal Thatch Bag, 2 in 1 Walk Behind Thatch Removing Machine for Lawn BILT HARD 16 Inch Dethatcher Scarifier Electric Powered, 15 Amp Copper Motor, 5-Position Depth...
8 LawnMaster GV1212B Scarifier and Dethatcher 13-Inch 12AMP LawnMaster GV1212B Scarifier and Dethatcher 13-Inch 12AMP
9 Greenworks 40V (2-In-1) Dethatcher / Scarifier, Tool Only Greenworks 40V (2-In-1) Dethatcher / Scarifier, Tool Only
10 BILT HARD 13 in 12 Amp Electric Dethatcher Scarifier, 4 Position Depth Adjustment, 8 gal Thatch Bag, 2 in 1 Walk Behind Thatch Removing Machine for Lawn BILT HARD 13 in 12 Amp Electric Dethatcher Scarifier, 4 Position Depth Adjustment, 8 gal Thatch Bag,...
11 Bon 83-135 Scarifier - Blue Steel Tines - 12-in. - Plastic Handle Bon 83-135 Scarifier - Blue Steel Tines - 12-in. - Plastic Handle
12 2024 Upgraded EVEAGE 16-Inch 15 Amp Electric Corded Dethatcher & Scarifier, 5-Position Depth Adjustment, 14.5gal Collection Bag, Increases Lawn Health, EDS16S 2024 Upgraded EVEAGE 16-Inch 15 Amp Electric Corded Dethatcher & Scarifier, 5-Position Depth...
13 EVEAGE 16-Inch 15-Amp Electric Dethatcher and Scarifier 5-Position Depth Adjustment,Removeable 14.5-Gal Collection Bag,Quick-Fold,Airboost Technology Increases Lawn Health EVEAGE 16-Inch 15-Amp Electric Dethatcher and Scarifier 5-Position Depth Adjustment,Removeable...
14 OX Tools 12' Plasterer's Scarifier | OX Grip Handle OX Tools 12" Plasterer's Scarifier | OX Grip Handle
15 Goplus 2-in-1 Lawn Dethatcher and Scarifier, 3 Level Depth Adjustable Weeder w/ 11 Gallon Collection Bag & 2 Removable Blades, 13-Inch 12 Amp Corded Electric Scarifier for Garden & Yard Goplus 2-in-1 Lawn Dethatcher and Scarifier, 3 Level Depth Adjustable Weeder w/ 11 Gallon Collection...
16 Garden Scarifier, 2-in-1 16-Inch Dethatcher Scarifier,15 Amp Electric Lawn Dethatcher, Removable Collection Bag Extra Large 58QT for Yard Lawn Garden Care Landscaping Garden Scarifier, 2-in-1 16-Inch Dethatcher Scarifier,15 Amp Electric Lawn Dethatcher, Removable...
17 2 in 1 Walk Behind Scarifier, Garden Scarifier, 16INCH Dethatcher Corded Electric Scarifier, 15 Amp Electric Lawn Dethatcher, Removable Collection Bag Extra Large 58QT 2 in 1 Walk Behind Scarifier, Garden Scarifier, 16INCH Dethatcher Corded Electric Scarifier, 15 Amp...
18 SCARIFIER - BLUE STEEL TINES - 8' - PLASTIC HDL SCARIFIER - BLUE STEEL TINES - 8" - PLASTIC HDL
19 Earthwise DT71613AA 13-Amp 16-Inch Corded Dethatcher with Scarifier Blade and Collection Bag Earthwise DT71613AA 13-Amp 16-Inch Corded Dethatcher with Scarifier Blade and Collection Bag
20 Sun Joe AJ801E-SCRF Replacement Scarifier Blade for AJ801E Sun Joe AJ801E-SCRF Replacement Scarifier Blade for AJ801E

Tip: Many recommendations for children’s toys can be found in our garden toy guide

Current Offers Of Scarifiers

You can find the best current offers on scarifiers in this list.

SaleBestseller Nr. 1
LawnMaster GV1212B Scarifier and Dethatcher 13-Inch 12AMP
LawnMaster GV1212B Scarifier and Dethatcher 13-Inch 12AMP
[Powerful 12amp Motor] provides a speed up to 3400RPM
$129.99 −15% Amazon Prime
SaleBestseller Nr. 2
Earthwise DT71613AA 13-Amp 16-Inch Corded Dethatcher with Scarifier Blade and Collection Bag
Earthwise DT71613AA 13-Amp 16-Inch Corded Dethatcher with Scarifier Blade and Collection Bag
Includes dethatcher, removable scarifier blade, and debris collection bag
$199.99 −15%

FAQ Scarifier

How does a scarifier work?

Scarifiers have a rotating axle that is equipped with blades. These blades score the turf a few millimeters. This process removes moss and lawn thatch, which loosens and aeratesthe lawn.

How much does a scarifier cost?

The price of a scarifier depends on the manufacturer and model. On average, a scarifier is available for 50€ – 300€.

How often should I scarify my lawn?

As a rule of thumb, you should scarify your lawn at least once a year, but no more than twice a year.

What does dethatching mean?

Dethatching originally comes from “vertical” and “to cut.” The term describes a process in which an implement cuts vertically into the lawn to remove moss, weeds and felt.

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