10 Top Petrol Scarifiers

This petrol powered lawn scarifier has a 40cm working-width and 18 steel blades which allow for gentle yet intensive scarifying of lawns up to 1000m2. It's equipped with a powerful 118cc petrol engine and has a robust steel housing for longevity. The six-position height adjustment is controlled centrally for ease of use; and a large 45-litre collector is included. Representing excellent value for money, the Einhell BG-SC 2240P Petrol Lawn Scarifier is exclusive to MowDirect and is the lowest priced product in its class. More Less

If your lawn has become dried out and discoloured due to a build-up of moss and thatch on its surface, then rescue it with this superior German-manufactured aerator / scarifier from Al-Ko. It’s fitted with a quiet running Al-Ko petrol engine, which develops 1.3kW at 6100rpm; and it offers five pre-set working-depths, which are dial-selected for convenience. The Al-Ko Comfort 38P has a smooth underbelly for hassle-free cleaning and comes with a capacious 55-litre thatch-catcher. Scarifying and aeration cassettes are both included. More Less

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. More Less

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. More Less

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. More Less

Get rid of that suffocating thatch build-up and allow your lawn to breathe and thrive with this powerful petrol scarifier from venerable British brand Hayter. Its premium-quality 155cc Briggs & Stratton OHV engine drives a series of 15 scarifying blades, so thorough thatch removal is assured; while its five-step depth control includes a transport position that ensures non-grassed areas can be safely crossed. There’s also a 40-litre collection-bag, which means a neat, debris-free finish; and a two-piece fold-down handlebar for more compact storage. The Hayter SP36 weighs just 32kg and has a 36cm working-width. More Less

Offering superior engineering, rugged build-quality and high-performance operation, the Weibang WB384RB is suitable for both professional use and more demanding homeowner applications. Its powerful Briggs & Stratton engine drives a raking rotor with 22 carbon-steel blades that will delicately but effectively tease-out any moss or thatch that may have accumulated on the surface pan, in turn allowing the turf to breathe and the grass to flourish (the rotor is clutch-controlled and height adjustable). This 38cm model features a tough powder-coated pressed-steel body and employs only premium components; a combination that ensures it will keep on performing season after season. It weighs just 46kg and runs on bearing-mounted wheels, so it's easy to push along; and it comes with a 40-litre thatch-catcher that eliminates the need to tidy-up with a lawn rake once you've finished. More Less

A new product in the range, the Efco AG40-S50 Lawn Scarfier is a high-quality machine suitable for the heavy-duty domestic- and light commercial-use. Fitted with a premium Subaru four-stroke OHC petrol engine and running on ball-bearing-mounted plastic wheels, the Efco AG40-S50 Lawn Scarfier is sure to provide many years of reliable use. Hardened, fixed-steel blades will make easy work of the most challenging conditions; while a debris-catcher means no tiresome rake-work once the job's finished. More Less

If you’re looking for a simple but highly-effective way to create an enviably lush and healthy lawn, then this affordable, commercial-grade scarifier from Weibang could well be the answer. Driven by a high-powered 6.5hp Briggs & Stratton DOV® engine, it can be used with either a flail assembly (for dethatching), or an optional blade assembly (for cutting-down old grass-fibre). The raking-height is easy to adjust and can be set to a maximum depth of 7cm. This model also features a robust pressed-steel chassis with a powder-coated finish that helps to prevent corrosion. More Less