10 best aerators and scarifiers for lawns

To grow a well-kept lawn, it is not enough to organize a watering system and regularly cut the grass. It also requires the timely removal of dead plants and debris, loosen the soil, thereby accelerating the natural growth of the root system. Doing it manually on 10–15 acres is hard work and time consuming, but with special electric machines, scarifier and aerator, getting a beautiful grass carpet becomes a feasible task even for busy people. There are many models on the market, about the merits and drawbacks of which there are various reviews from users. We studied them, compared them with technical characteristics and now present to your attention the subjective rating of the best lawn care equipment.

Top 10 best scarifiers and aerators with electric drive

What is the difference between these two tools, you can figure out by comparing them with conventional agricultural equipment. If the scarifier (it is also correctly called the verticutter) is intended to replace the manual rake, then the aerator is an electric analogue of the fork. When choosing both devices, it is recommended to evaluate the engine power, body material and the presence of a garbage bin. Units 2 in 1 are particularly popular. It should be noted that if the processing area is large (20 or more hundredths), or plans to provide aeration and verticalization services, preference should be given to petrol units.

10 Greenworks G40DT30

If the lawn is away from the house, and it is difficult to bring the cable from the household power supply network to it, the homeowner should take a scarifier with a battery to take care of it - the Greenworks G40DT30 is just right. It is easy to use, does not emit harmful emissions into the atmosphere in the same way as electrical network analogs, and you don’t need to pull the live cable with you, at the risk of damaging it.

It should be clarified that in the basic configuration the charger and the 40V battery are not provided. If they already exist on the farm, the buyer can save 7.8 thousand rubles. When using a battery with a capacity of 4 A ∙ h, the device’s autonomy lasts about an hour, and according to reviews, this is enough to handle a 400-square-meter plot. m. In addition, among the advantages, users note the quality of the assembly and materials, the presence of clear instructions and guarantees for 24 months.

9 GARDENA ES 500

Easily manageable and compact - these are the basic requirements for the unit for the care of a small flowerbed or lawn area of ​​about 400 square meters. The GARDENA ES 500 aerator is endowed with just such characteristics.Its weight does not exceed 10 kg, the width of the spring rake is 30 cm, so that the device can handle mini-lawns and lawns with a complex pattern and decorative elements. The PowerPlus electric motor briskly pushes the wheels and drives the block with the springs in motion - the operator does not need to exert effort, but only to control and direct.

To move the aerator over a paved or asphalted site, it needs to be moved to a transport position with hidden sharp edges. In the same way the device is stored, and for compactness, you can remove the handle. By the way, in case of damage or normal wear, any failed spring can be replaced, due to which the life of the aerator can be significantly extended.

8 Viking LE 540

The manufacturer recommends operating this device without stopping the engine on an area of ​​up to 800 square meters. m. Despite the fact that it belongs to the 2 in 1 devices, there is no cylinder for aeration in it. All the work is performed by a cutting mechanism of 7 pairs of knives, which, if necessary, submerged by 25 mm is the maximum for which electrical verticutters are designed.

Unlike gasoline counterparts, which can be difficult for an inexperienced user, the electroversion is activated with one touch of the starter. Do not forget that electrical engineering is much more environmentally friendly and quieter - the sound power of this particular unit does not exceed 89 dB. To facilitate travel and extend the service life of the wheels are installed on double bearings. But there are also disadvantages to it: so that when cutting the lawn soil at the same time it is being cleaned, it is necessary to purchase a special fabric container.

7 MTD Optima 37 VE

Vertiutter line "Optima" from the well-known American manufacturer of garden and park technology MTD earned its place in the list of the best thanks to a successful design. His performance and equipment (electric motor power 1.6 kW, width of 37 cm, soft 50-liter collection box) can not be called either a record or the original. However, the device is perfectly balanced and, according to reviews, provides trouble-free loosening of the top layer of soil simultaneously with cutting vertical roots on a small lawn lawn.

A decent weight (15 kg) provides a smooth trajectory of the scarifier, and an ergonomic handle makes it much easier to handle. On wheels, there is a drawing that leaves no marks on the lawn. The kit includes a scarifier shaft with 24 springs and a shaft-verticutter with 14 double knives made of sturdy steel, capable of carefully penetrating into the soil to a depth of 0 to 12 mm. Unlike most devices, this model does not provide for 4, but a 5-step adjustment of the immersion of the knife mechanism.

6 CHAMPION ESC1840

"Jeep", "tractor", "all-terrain vehicle" - such flattering nicknames are given by lawn owners to this unit in a review. In appearance, he really resembles a car-SUV: widely spaced large wheels, "radiator" grille, depth adjustment lever, resembling a gearbox. However, the “Champion” also shows itself accordingly.

Equipped with two long working shafts, it is able to work as a scarifier or aerator with a considerable processing width of 40 cm. A powerful (1.8 kW) electric motor easily drives a mechanism even at the maximum depth of scarification or aeration of the soil (9 or 13 mm, respectively) . Two wheel sets easily overcome obstacles, and a volume of 55 liters holds in the textile grass of the collected grass. All this makes the care of the lawn in a simple and quite pleasant occupation.

5 STIGA SV 213 E

For a plot of up to 0.04 hectares, the STIGA SV 213 E easy and maneuverable tool is optimal for simple and safe lawn care: removing old sod, cutting through furrows and loosening the soil. Its working mechanism with 16 knives and 36 springs penetrates 4–9 mm in depth, and this is enough for better oxygen and moisture penetration into the ground.

The wheels are of different sizes, the diameter of the front wheels is 20 cm, the rear wheels are 9.4 cm. When moving, the weight (10 kg) falls on them, which ensures the maneuverability of the vehicle. The handle is adjustable in height - can work, and women, and adolescents, and the elderly.

The aerator with the function of a scarifier is powered by an electric motor and is equipped with a movable cord retainer, which prevents it from getting under the cutting surface. All elements are assembled solidly, from the highest quality materials - steel and plastic, so that the manufacturer guarantees the lifetime of the device for at least 5 years.

4 Daewoo Power Products DSC 2000E

In the DSC 2000E vertikuttera installed electric 2-kilowatt engine of its own production Daewoo Power, fully protected from moisture and overheating and does not require frequent maintenance. The width of the treatment is 38 cm, so the model is better to use in the care of a relatively small lawn, even if it is too running and compacted. The device is capable of operating in the mode of a scarifier, aerator and litter cleaner, for which 2 shafts (with 16 knives and a comb are provided), as well as a bulk collection box.

The working depth is set by the central adjusting wheel at the desired level depending on the work performed. In general, the design gives the impression of a solidly assembled and durable unit, which is indirectly confirmed by a 3-year warranty from the manufacturer. Especially in the reviews note hull deck, made of ABS plastic, polymer with the best to date indicators of wear resistance and durability. As a result, the model itself weighs only 14 kg, but at the same time its body is able to withstand the impact of a stone that accidentally flew out from under the spring.

3 AL-KO Combi Care 38 E Comfort

The German non-self-propelled aerator, in addition to piercing the lawn, also has the function of verticalization, that is, it can also be used as a scarifier. To do this, it provides for the replacement of the shaft-aerator on the shaft-ripper, carried out without the help of tools - the clamping screw with knurled head. To save time and effort to harvest combed hay, a 55-liter bag is included as standard. Its volume is enough, that it is necessary to take breaks for cleaning and reverse installation as little as possible.

Adjustment of the degree of penetration of the 14 cutting tools is performed centrally, using a 5-step switch. The start levers are located on the height-adjustable verticutter control stick. In addition to ergonomics, users consider the technical potential of its engine to be the most important advantage of this device, namely, high overload capacity and resistance to voltage fluctuations in the household electrical network.

2 Caiman CESAR 1800EL

The semi-professional aerator Caiman CESAR 1800EL is excellent for firms engaged in the maintenance of estates, landscape designers and home gardeners. The device is equipped with an electric motor with a power of 1.8 kW, which has protection against dew, is characterized by a quick start and minimal noise. The body, made by stamping from a single sheet of metal with a thickness of 3 mm, gives particular strength to the structure.

The aerator weighs more than 34 kg, but is quite maneuverable. Combing the grass produces 15 wear-resistant double blades of cold-rolled steel with an oxidized surface. They are rigidly fixed to the rotor, which is supported by bearings in cast iron flanges. This design is typical for professional units worth 80-100 thousand rubles.It is no coincidence that the manufacturer gives a warranty of 5 years, and the owner of the brand, Unisaw, provides a comprehensive service program "Full Service".

1 BOSCH AVR 1100

England is not by chance considered to be a lawmaker in the art of lawn making, and Bosch is the leader in the production of garden machinery. Already a week after the site has been treated with the AVR 1100 scarifier, the old withered grass becomes young and green, and all thanks to the quality cleaning of dead wood and moss. Depending on the task, the user is asked to choose one of 4 processing depths, while the powerful (1.1 kW) engine ensures fast rolls.

The cut of the dead layer of soil, the so-called. Felt, produced 14 floating blades, which are not afraid of stones and hummocks. Thanks to the Jet-Collect system, when the carrier axle moves, a powerful air flow is generated, which directs the collected garbage to the 50-liter garbage bin. Another advantage of the model is the folding design of the handle and garbage can, due to which it occupies a minimum of storage space. In general, the owners are very pleased with the device, they call it a supergrabe, but note that the operating instructions are not informative.

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