BOSCH AVR 1100 Verti Cutter Lawn Raker

Product Information

While Verticutting focuses on removing thatch alone, aerating also removes grass (to give the remaining blades of grass more breathing space). By doing this, you will help the roots of the grass grow freely, eventually resulting in a more established and stable turf. A combination of both techniques should be used to achieve the best results possible. Other features in this electric scarifier include working height adjustment. Just by turning the knob you select which of the five heights are perfect for the job. This model has a cutting width of 38cm which takes care of small to large-sized lawns easily. It has a 12 metre power cable, so you don’t need to think about extension cords for some distance.

The fact that it’s smaller also means it’s nearly half the weight of the Cobra so if weight is a concern, this is the model to choose. The Bosch AVR 1100 Verticutter Lawnraker provides the dual functions of scarifying and aeration in one electric model, without having to change cassettes or rakes, plus is a big plus as changing cassettes can be awkward on most models. Among the most user-friendly moss removal solutions currently available are the following Bosch scarifiers:Take your replacement kit (you can get these from a hardware store, your lawn raker manufacturer, or online) and insert the new tines carefully into their holders. At justlawnmowers.co.uk, we are passionate about lawnmowers and helping you achieve a beautiful, well-maintained garden. As a trusted online retailer specializing in lawn mowers and garden equipment, we are dedicated to providing you with the highest quality products, expert advice, and exceptional customer service. Our Commitment to Excellence Professionalism: The ‘Jet Collect’ system on the Bosch does seem to, perhaps, just make it the slight winner when it comes to collection of wet leaves on the lawn for example. The flow of air produced by this system seems to help prevent clogging of the collection box inlet and slightly improves compaction. Replace the circular spring washer from Step 2, and flatten it down slightly so that it grips the spindle. Lawn rakers have a plastic cylinder that is covered in sprung metal tines, which can pull out moss and thatch from your lawn in a combing action. Lawn scarifiers have the same plastic cylinder, but in their case it is covered with knife blades, which are capable of cutting into the lawn to remove thatch and moss. You can also use your scarifier on its lowest setting, to cut into the soil and improve aeration. Q: How to change lawn raker tines?

We invite you to join our growing community of homeowners, gardening enthusiasts, and professionals who trust justlawnmowers.co.uk for their lawnmower and garden equipment needs. Explore our wide range of products, read our informative blog articles, and engage with us on social media platforms. We are here to support you on your gardening journey, and we look forward to being a part of your success. Also, the power system is completely electric so it produces zero emissions and is one of the more quiet lawn rakes. Which is quieter? well there’s not much between them but I would say the Flymo is slightly quieter than the Flymo. The AL-KO 38P Combe-Care 2 in 1 Scarifier is well-built and suited for domestic or professional work. Most petrol scarifiers are heavy and too cumbersome for domestic use, but at around 20kg, this model is not too heavy for regular home use. It’s small enough to store and manoeuvre at home. The two cassettes are easily changed without tools so there’s no worries there. After all seasonal work is finished, clean both the machine and the collection box and store in a dry area, such as garage or garden shed. The AL-KO Combi-Care 38 E Electric Scarifier is a premium quality 3-in-1 machine that clears moss and thatch from your lawn. The 1300 watt model easily scarifies, rakes and collects the cuttings from your lawn making lawn maintenance an easy job. It comes with two steel blade and tine attachments: one is intended for scarifying and the other one for raking. You can easily switch between the two attachments without using tools, saving you time for other garden chores.Of all the tools a homeowner needs, a lawn raker has to be the most basic equipment to have around the home. To understand why lawn rakers (or scarifiers if you want) are so important, we need to start from the beginning. A scarifier is not the same as an aerator. A scarifier removes thatch and moss from within the lawn. An aerator either punches lots of holes into your lawn with a set of spikes (often on a big roller) or removes lots of tiny cores from your lawn. This allows water and lawn feed to go into the holes and reach the grass roots. Aerating does not remove any moss or thatch which is a big difference. There are some specific species of grass that should be verticut annually each summer. These include Bermuda grass and zoysia. If you have any bare batches this is also a good time to reseed these bare patches but this is best done in autumn as there will be fewer weeds to germinate in the bare soil. Finally, you are ready to use the Verticutter on your lawn. First, start its motor by pushing the on/off button. Then, being guiding it as you would regularly do with an automated push mower.

That said, verticutting is technically a type of scarification. It removes moss, the top layer of thatch and it discourages shallow rooting weed grasses and creeping weeds. This again does put it slightly ahead of the Flymo Lawnrake Compact 3400. Features found on some lawn rakes don’t make the job easier but are “nice to haves”. The Jet Collect system is clearly a feature that makes a real difference to the job in hand, the collection box capacity is increased and the ability to collect the debris is improved – Great job Bosch!The thatch layer develops when the lawn makes more organic debris than it can break down. This allows the organic matter to accumulate, creating the new layer.

Verticutting is not the only technique that can remove thatch from your lawn. By far, the simplest is to use a rake. However, this method is incredibly labor-intensive, slow and impractical, especially for those with large lawns. Another option is to use a dethatcher. However, dethatchers will often damage turf of different varieties.

In Conclusion

The first thing to be aware of is that there are two models that look very similar. There is a smaller Bosch ALR 900 model, which is more of a lawn raker than a scarifier, its less powerful at 900w and has thin steel wire tines (I don’t recommend this model). The ALR 900 Electric Lawn Raker is a Bosch scarifier designed specifically to rake lawns. It uses a reel of sprung tines to lift the moss and other debris without damaging the turf. The 50cm collection box features a ‘Jet-Collect System’ which uses inlets on the reel of tines to boost airflow for enhanced collection. It comes with 4 working heights and so can also be used to collect autumn leaves, de-thatching, and keep your lawn tidy. And if you do use it, the added weight at the rear can cause the machine to ‘wheelie’ on the very small rear wheels. I found it was just better to never use the collector and rake up the debris by hand. When I removed it completely, the machine was a joy to use. A scarifier has tough steel tines that can penetrate into the ground. This removes both the moss from the surface and the layer of thatch that builds up under the grass. Is a scarifier the same as an aerator?