Bosch 060088A070 ALR Electric Lawn Raker, 900 W, 240 V

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You ne 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. Soon enough, the thatch will obstruct the intake of air and water to the roots which will in turn will inhibit the growth of new healthy grass shoots. Before you know it, your once well manicured lawn will be nothing but a patchy shadow of itself.

So, you might want to read the given guide and know how to choose a suitable scarifier for your garden. Types: Petrol, Electric or Manual Scarifier? Keeping your lawn healthy in the first place is the best way of preventing dead grass. However, it’s easy to forget that lawns require maintenance (they aren’t evergreen!) and just treating grass with lawn fertilisers is not enough.If your garden is on the small side, or if you’re only seeking a lawn scarifier (without the aerator) then it may not be worth splurging on Hyundai’s 2-in-1 Lawn Scarifier. However, I consider this the best lawn scarifier and aerator machine overall. It’s definitely a good option for medium or large gardens. Well firstly, we're pretty good at what we do. In fact, we'd class ourselves as experts. With more than 60 years experience supplying lawnmowers to both home users and professionals, we know what we're talking about. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and we're happy to provide help and support throughout the process, from your initial decision making to after sales, servicing, repairs and spare parts. The service we're offering is a complete one, and unlike some other companies, we are specialists. After the hottest summer for many years in the UK we are now at that time of year where the lawn mower gets put away and out comes the lawn rake. The electric scarifier has a durable housing made of high-quality impact-resistant plastic. Under the hood, there is an efficient, powerful and reliable engine that works at high torque and provides desired results. It has 3 working depth adjustments. So, you can use both scarifier and aerator attachments according to the lawn conditions. Apart from the three depth, GC-SA 1231/1 has a standing position that protects the surface as well as its attachments.

This is because they don’t dig into the ground pulling out weeds in the same way as the scarifiers. Scarifiers generally have blades to dig into the soil You can easily find grass scarifiers and aerating tools along with an interchangeable head at a lower price point. Budget machines are the ones that attract the attention of buyers. Buy such budget models only if you have to use them over a small garden. Aerating drums of lawn scarifiers have blades which can make slits in the surface of the soil. Don’t set the machine for too low since it may cause undue stress on the functioning, and may have operational issues in the long term. Does this make it more practical than it’s closest competition? well, yes I think it does for people with smaller lawns and limited space for storage with the ability to get the job done without emptying the collection box as often. There is also a very handy and well positioned central handle that makes carrying the almost 10 kg rake to the garage or shed very easy. Regular scarifying of your lawn promises thatch removal and eliminates moss and unwanted mulch. Afterwards, the soil breathes better and consumes an adequate amount of water to nourish future plantations.A simple lawn raker and a push-along aerator could also do a similar job to a manual lawn scarifier. You could even buy some aerating shoes that spike the grass as you walk around. So, you’re thinking about buying a lawn scarifier? Great idea! The models above are what I consider to be the best lawn scarifiers on the UK market. Its 900W motor makes the Bosch scarifier the least powerful of all the machines I tested. In comparison, the cheaper VonHaus and Hyundai scarifiers have a 1500W motor, while the even cheaper Einhell electric scarifier provides 1200W. Below you will learn about all the great (and not so great) features of the Bosch ALR 900 lawn rake. This raker is built in the UK. Why dose this matter? well, customer service, warranty, quality and the availability of spare parts are second to none.

Scarifying is a process in which a tool is used to remove moss and thatch from the top of your grass. The idea is that the unwanted material on top of your garden makes the movement of nutrients and oxygen to your grass harder. Removing it allows the grass to breathe and grow and ultimately more grass seeds are planted giving a fuller, less weedy lawn. Changing depths is easy if you feel like you’re taking too much material. Just like the cordless lawn mower range you simply disengage the handle and lift or drop to the next setting: Meet the latest cordless offering from Cobra that works with a 40V 5Ah battery. So, the Cobra S3840V cordless electric lawn scarifier can provide you with a healthy and attractive lawn without worrying about the power cable’s length or high maintenance of a petrol engine. It comes with a couple of interchangeable drubs that allows you to easily switch between the two functions. But for purposes of this article, we will use the terms scarifier and lawn raker as interchangeable. So, what exactly is the difference between a lawn raker and aerator? a. Aeration Among the most user-friendly moss removal solutions currently available are the following Bosch scarifiers:Something else that sets the Bosch scarifier apart from other brands is its collection box; note that I said box, not bag. Unlike the flimsier fabric collection bags that other scarifiers come with, this box is made from hard plastic, meaning that it’ll last a lot longer. It’s also notably larger, with a capacity of 50 litres. Moss spores in April and September, so the best time to kill moss is in early spring and early autumn (when there is enough warmth, fertiliser and moisture available for the grass to recover). The most widespread method is to apply a moss treatment or chemical moss killer before raking the moss out a week later. An alternative method is to rake first then use a lawn moss killer to remove the remaining moss. However, filling spreaders and sprayers with moss control products or weed killers will not 100% get rid of moss on your lawn. However, where this machine falls short is with its aerating function. Unlike the other aerators I’ve used, this one doesn’t seem to actually aerate. Instead, the aerator roller does pretty much the same thing as the scarifier, except it’s much more severe. Remember all of that healthy grass I just mentioned that the scarifier left intact? Well, the aerator pretty much destroyed it all. When it comes to price, there’s no getting away from the fact that this scarifier is priced significantly higher than its competition. In some ways, this is surprising, because it doesn’t offer quite as many features. However, in other ways, it’s to be expected – Bosch products usually do cost a little more, with the reasoning being that you’re paying for a machine that’s been built with quality in mind.

In addition to using this machine to scarify a lawn, it can also be used as an electric lawn rake to gather up leaves and other debris. Due to the constant rain we’ve been blessed with here in Scotland, all of the leaves around my garden were heavy and wet. With this lawn rake you’re getting features normally found in high priced rakes, this is not the cheapest but is a very reasonable priced for what you are getting.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. Collection capacity is also an important feature, as it relates to how often you’ll be emptying the container! Medium to large gardens will need a collection box of 45 litres and above . For smaller gardens, 25 to 40 litres will do.