One of the most powerful domestic-use petrol scarifiers in production and offering an expansive 45cm working-width, the 212cc Feider FST212 is suitable for heavier-duty lawn-care applications over larger areas. It's fitted with 18 scarifying knives, so you can expect excellent aeration and thorough thatch removal; and it runs on free-rolling ball-bearing wheels that make it easy to push across rough ground. This model benefits from Feider's provision of eight depth-positions and is ideal for lawns up to 2000m2.

Combining 15 hardened-steel blades with a high-performance 123cc overhead-valve engine, this compact and manoeuvrable hand-push scarifier from MTD will get the job done with speed and efficiency. It offers six preset working-depth, so you can be as gentle or aggressive in approach as you like; and it benefits from a lightweight build (37kg) that works with its height-adjustable handlebar to ensure long hours of low-fatigue operation. Also featured is a durable steel deck; and a roomy 45-litre debris-bag. Aimed at lawns up to 400m2.

This 122cm spring-tine dethatcher is suitable for the largest of lawn-areas. It has a total of 24 heat-treated tines that will remove thatch to help stimulate healthy growth in your lawn. Supplied with 178mm semi-pneumatic transport wheels, the Agri-Fab 45-0295 Spring Tine Dethatcher weighs 18kg and can be fitted to any make of lawn-tractor.

Impressively flexible in use, the German-engineered Einhell GE-SA 1335P combines separate aeration- and scarifying-rollers with three-step working-depth adjustment so as to ensure it will meet all your lawn-care requirements. It features a highly-robust plastic housing that helps to keep the weight down for low-effort pushing; and it’s fitted with a comfort-enhancing height-adjustable handlebar that folds down for space-saving storage. This model is powered by a high-torque 1.7hp four-stroke engine from Einhell themselves. Thatch-catcher included.

With its class-leading 6.7hp engine driving a series of hardwearing HS steel blades, the 210cc Hyundai HY-SC210 Petrol Scarifier is a powerful and effective solution to the problem of a compacted, thatch-choked lawn! Further key features including a debris-bag for a neat finish; a steel chassis for rugged robustness; and fold-down handlebars for convenient storage. This model weighs 38kg and benefits from a three-year warranty.

With a high-torque brushless motor and 16 stainless-steel raking-blades, this superior German-engineered cordless scarifier from Einhell with thoroughly remove any strangulating accumulation of thatch and moss. It combines a ball-bearing mounted drum with impact-resistant plastic housing for peace-of-mind when it comes to durability; and it offers three-position working-depth adjustment, so it can be set-up to suit whatever soil- and grass-conditions you’re faced with. Batteries and charger included.

If you're a quality-driven professional looking for nothing but the best from your equipment, you need to search no further than the Efco AG50-H60 Lawn Scarifie! Built from the best materials to provide many years of service in the most gruelling conditions, you can rest assured your investment will pay you back. The very best 5.5hp Honda GX160 four-stroke petrol engine provides power to the free-swinging, hardened-steel scarifying blades that give a substantial 50cm working-width. This model has an easy-to-adjust working-height controlled using a single lever, which has a built in memory-facility, just in case you need to return to a precise scarifying depth. Weighs 65kg.

The 1200w WOLF-Garten Select VS302E is a simple but highly effective two-in-one scarifier and moss-rake that will help you create an enviably lush and verdant lawn. It offers five working-depths, so you can be as gentle or aggressive as is required; and it comes with a 35-litre thatch-catcher that means no follow-up rake-work. Easy to push, this 30cm model weighs just 14kg and features a soft-grip handlebar. Rake-attachment optional.

The powerful but lightweight and easy-handling MTD O38VO boasts an adjustable working-depth that facilitates both aggressive scarification and light dethatching applications. It’s fitted with a high-performance 179cc MTD four-stroke engine that features OHV technology for superior durability and efficiency; and it’s supplied with a large rear-mounted catcher (50-litres) that makes the job a one-pass operation. This model has a 38cm working-width and weighs-in at only 39kg.

Thatch, moss and lateral rhizome-accumulation can be quickly and thoroughly removed with this powerful petrol scarifier from Swedish lawn-care experts Stiga. It’s driven by a premium Briggs & Stratton engine with OHV technology, so superior reliability and fuel-economy are assured; and it features an adjustable working-depth that can be set to suit the particular condition of your lawn (max. -15mm). The Stiga SVP 40B is equipped with 32 blades giving a sizeable 40cm working-width.

Use Aerators in the spring or late autumn, whenever the lawn's moisture content is high. The result will be a beatiful lawn that will even make professionals green with envy! Plug aerators remove 75mm-diameter soil plugs from the lawn, allowing compacted soil to loosen up in addition to the benefits provided by a spike aerator. They are best for easily compacted soil (like clay), heavy traffic areas (playgrounds and sports fields), and burned out, drought-damaged lawns. This 122cm model has 32 heat-treated points, 4 per spool. The heavy duty design ensures a long working life, and the coring points won’t bend or break in tough soil conditions. It has an aeration depth up to 75mm and 255mm x 100mm pneumatic wheels. For transportation between lawn areas, the metal spools can be raised from the ground by a single lever which is easily accessible from the tractor seat. This product has also been recently re-designed to reduce assembly time. Weight 36.5kg. Agri-Fab aerators are supplied with a hitch pin and can be fitted to all makes of ride-on mower.