There is no level indicator or vision window on the Bosch ALR 900 so it can be little difficult to know when the collection box is full. The Flymo Lawnrake Compact 3400 does have a collection box window, this is a nice touch – well done Flymo. Due to limited features, this scarifier can only handle lawns that have an area of 100 M2 or less. Electric Scarifier With an overall weight of about 7 kgs, this lawn scarifier can be steered easily, especially around corners. Designed to help you get rid of moss, weed plants and thatch from your lawn, the Wolf-Garten VS302E is a lightweight scarifier that can easily be steered on different lawns.

Cobra S3840V has a working width of 38 cm. All thanks to its powerful Lithium-ion battery, it works for up to 35 minutes; depending upon the lawn conditions. The machine has 5 operation heights between 10mm to 5mm. With such power and features, the machine is suitable for a small to medium-sized garden. It comes with robust housing made of high-grade, impact-resistant plastic. The long handle on the scarifier can be folded up to save storage space. For this reason, I think it’s a great machine if you want a scarifier at a budget-friendly price; however, consider another option if the aerating function is also important to you. You’ll probably have to spend a bit more to get a machine that’s a better all-rounder.When looking at a product of this type, it’s good to compare it to something that claims to be a similar product. I decided to compare it to the Flymo Lawnrake Compact 3400 Electric Lawnrake to understand what makes either of these electric rakes stand out in terms of performance, build quality and value for money. Both the Bosch and Flymo rakes are of a similar price and size (32cm and 34cm rake width), both use a cylinder rake, however, the Bosch has slightly more power at 900 W compared to 750 W of the Flymo. IN 1: Comes with 2 separate drum kits that can be easily interchangeable for aerating and scarifying purposes. The 4 Different depth settings are: -9mm, -6mm, -3mm, and 3mm at a working width of 310mm. Being a relatively quiet machine makes this scarifier suitable for urban settings – you won’t have to worry about your neighbours complaining about the noise it’s making, and ear defenders are definitely not needed. I also appreciated the machine’s safety features, from its bright orange lead that remains visible even in dark grass to the button that needs to be pressed before the machine can be turned on.

Also, you will like its uncomplicated cable management system, which averts entangling of the power cable. Its lightweight design is a plus, making that you won’t have issues with its manipulation. You can fold the handles after operations so that you won’t use up too much storage space.However, once assembly was out of the way and I had a good look at the machine, I was instantly impressed. It comes with five height settings, from -12mm to +10mm (most other scarifiers have just three or four), and there’s a single lever to adjust the height. You can adjust the height of the handles too or fold them away to easily store the machine. Being a 2-in-1 model, this product comes with two interchangeable rollers; one for scarification and one for aeration. The collection box on the Bosch attaches to the rear of the rake (like a lawn mower), this is the reason Bosch can achieve such a large collection box. The Flymo’s collection box is more integral to the rake, reducing the capacity. The advantage for the Flymo is smaller overall dimensions and the disadvantage is the relatively small collection storage.

The compact size really will make lawn care much easier and really makes the entire experience much less dependent on you struggling with a heavy over sized lawn rake. Is it smaller and lighter than the Flymo? well, smaller yes, but roughly the same weight. The integrated collection box does make the Flymo smaller for storage but the comprise is the smaller collection box and the need to empty more often. Bosch have tried to compensate for the larger box by making the collection box dismantle into two pieces for smaller storage. All the raked thatch and other debris goes into a large 40-litre collection box which is easily detachable for emptying into your compost pile or bin. However, on large lawns you may not want to stop and do this and may choose to let the raked bits remain on the lawn and manually rake them up afterwards. The 38cm raking width is suitable for small or medium size lawns and won’t require too many passes. While lawn scarifiers are designed to perform the same tasks, they have varying designs and features. And just like other gardening tools or garden equipment, the overall performance of scarifiers might differ based on the types of features that they have. A lawn scarifier is a lawn care tool that makes it easier for you to get rid of thatch, moss, and unwanted debris from your lawn. If you are looking for a manual lawn scarifier that will help you get rid of moss and thatch from your lawn, the Darlac DP888 might be a suitable choice for you.A lawn scarifier refers to a dethatcher, which is a useful tool to clean your gardens. This device is well-designed to cut through soil that helps in removing all dead moss plus other debris such as grass cuttings and other organic material. How to Choose the Best Lawn Scarifier? This petrol scarifier comes with a 1.3kW engine that can handle tough tasks on lawns on huge gardens as compared to other petrol scarifiers. Einhell GC-SA 1231/1 is a performance-oriented electric scarifier that comes with a 1200W motor and robust steel blades. So, it will never struggle while removing stubborn thatches, moss and weed. Needless to say that it comes with two attachments that you can conveniently interchange without using any tools.