It is a bit lighter so will be somewhat easier to move but the cable will add additional effort and hassle. For small gardens, this might be an option but it cannot beat the ease of use of a powerful petrol scarifier like the AL-KO 38P.

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.

Like the Bosch, it has four height settings which are set very easily by a lever. As always though, I’d recommend you start on the higher settings and lower them as you go to avoid ruining your lawn. If you have a small lawn and a limited budget, a hand-held scarifier is likely to be your best choice.

The Makita UV3200 Lawn Scarifier comes with all the rich features that will enhance your garden maintenance. This corded electric machine is powered by a motor of 1,300 Watts with a guaranteed cylinder speed of 3,500 revolutions per minute. It comes with a working width of 32 centimetres meaning that you won’t need to spend the whole day scarifying your lawn. Looking for a powered scarifier on a budget? The VonHaus 2-in-1 Scarifier and Aerator is the machine for you. Much cheaper than the Bosch model but still available with a 2 year warranty. This is a machine that feels pretty powerful in your hands, yet not quite as powerful as some of the others, such as the Hyundai. However, once I learned that this machine has a 1300W motor (as opposed to Hyundai’s 1500W alternative), this made sense, although I was surprised that AL-KO didn’t spring for something a little larger considering they were clearly aiming for the higher-end market. That said, unless you’re planning on scarifying a very large lawn, 1300W is all you really need. Aerator Verticutting is a type of scarification which involves removing moss and lawn thatch as well as discouraging the growth of shallow rooting weed grasses and creeping weeds.At 17.1kg , this was the heaviest scarifier that I tested. Its weight was definitely noticeable when trying to manoeuvre the scarifier around corners or in awkward spaces, especially once the bag started to fill up. It’s also pretty cumbersome to lift, so not a great choice for those that have to climb several steps to access their garden. The scarifying attachment has 24 spring tines that swiftly removes unwanted weeds, moss, and thatches that can starve the soil of crucial nutrients including air and sunlight. Next comes its aerator, which is built with 14 hardened steel blades to perforate soil bed and provide extensive care to your lawn. It improves the circulation of air and water to the grassroots so that they can develop in the best possible shape and colour. The machine collects all the waste in its 45 litres’ storage box. It’s worth paying attention to the number of cutting heights the scarifier has , as this affects how deeply it’ll cut into your soil. Our recommendations below range from 3 to 5, and it’s certainly a case of the more the better. It is powered by an easy to start 212cc 4-stroke engine which provides enough power for fast and efficient lawn raking and de-thatching.

If you’re in the market for a powered scarifier but you’re on a budget then the VonHaus 2-in-1 Scarifier and Aerator is a good alternative. This is our favoured option, even for small lawns. A powered scarifier and lawn rake will simply get the job done faster. Petrol Scarifiers My opinion of this AL-KO lawn rake and scarifier kept improving after I started scarifying my mossy lawn. It didn’t take long for the machine to pull all of the moss and thatch out, and its large 1500W engine prevented it from overheating when it was used for longer stretches.The other function of a lawn scarifier is to aerate the soil. It does this by piercing down into the lawn’s surface. If on the other hand your lawn is covered in moss or thatch and you rarely rake it, you may need a model with a larger collector. It depends on how often you’re willing to empty this container. It has five heights to choose from, along with a 38cm working width, which is wider than all of the other scarifiers I tested. The height of the handles is adjustable too, or you can easily fold them down if you need to store the machine. The AL-KO 38P Combi-Care is a smaller machine than the Cobra but AL-KO claim it’s suitable for lawns up to 1,200m². Verticutters have more blades and don’t cut as deeply as a traditional scarifier. The benefits are;