BILT HARD Dethatcher Scarifier Electric Powered, 12 Amp Copper Motor 13 inch Raking Width, 8 gal Thatch Bag, 2 in 1 Walk Behind Thatch Removing Machine for Lawn

This is a very nice machine and a great value. I have attempted to rake thatch out of my fairly large lawn over the years and it is exhausting work and only moderately effective at best. This dethatcher rakes out that much more effectively and very quickly. I used it on the highest setting (raking tines at highest setting above the lawn). The collection basket fills with thatch very quickly. I've read complaints about the baskets on these machines being too small, but I don't agree. Dethatchers are not like lawn mowers. Lawn mowers have blades that create a powerful suction that blows the clippings into the bag. Dethatchers have metal tines (like a rake) that spin on a drum. There's no way for them to blow the thatch very far into the basket. I'd say this machine does a pretty good job of that, but it backs up pretty quickly. A larger bag wouldn't make any difference. The result is that. you have to empty the bag frequently. The machine does the hard work, but there's still considerable work involved in emptying the bag so frequently. My lawn had a lot of moss growing in one area. The dethatcher pulled it out very effectively, but it filled the bag really quickly and required emptying the bag many, many times. The amount of thatch and moss was incredible and the job was exhausting. Assembly is straight forward and probably took 30 minutes. I like that it can fold down to a fairly small size for storage. Contending with a power cord makes using the machine more awkward, but that's the trade off for a very reasonable price for a 16 inch width and 15 amp power. I'm mindful that I'll probably only use the machine once each year, so dealing with the inconvenience and saving on the cost of battery powered equipment makes sense to me. I definitely recommend this dethatcher.

This is an awesome machine, light weight, electric, compact easy to assemble does a big excellent job. We live in the northeast and have zoysia grass which wasn’t looking great. My husband did some research and found you need to use this Dethatcher/scarifier to remove thatch, a layer of dead grass and organic matter that can accumulate on the surface of a lawn. Removing thatch improves air and water flow to the soil, promoting healthier grass growth. This is a wonderful find I would highly recommend. It appears durable and the angle bends for easy storage. We used the bag but we had so much dead grass it filled up too quickly. We decided to use the lawnmower to collect the dead grass.

I love this. The only thing that some might not like is the catcher is small so you either have to stop quite often to empty it or leave it off and rake up after you go across your lawn. That is what I did.BUT it did a good job and for the price I could care less about the catcher not being big. the machine is small and the price is good for what it does. so yes I am happy with it. It would get 5 stars from me and it does not only because the catcher is to small to use

The BILT HARD Dethatcher Scarifier is an effective and affordable tool for maintaining a healthy lawn. With its 12 Amp copper motor and 13-inch raking width, it provides strong power to remove thatch and debris quickly, making it ideal for medium-sized yards. The 2-in-1 functionality allows you to both dethatch and scarify, improving soil aeration and promoting healthier grass. The machine is easy to use with adjustable depth settings, an 8-gallon thatch bag, and a lightweight design that makes it simple to maneuver. While it’s well-built and user-friendly, it might struggle with larger lawns or very thick thatch. Overall, it's a great value for those looking to keep their lawn in top shape without spending a fortune.

Very powerful and effective. We used this on our moss-covered lawn and it was amazing. It made very quick work of what would have taken hours to do manually. Very light and easy to store

This was my first dethatcher. It is easy to assemble, light, and easy to use. It does a nice job of pulling up thatch. It has several different height levels that are easy to choose from. Since this is electric, it is corded and the cord can be a bit of a pain but that's not the dethatcher's fault. This is a far superior solution to hand-raking!

I used it for about 12 hours in the fall. I found it effective, especially for the de-thatching, despite it's lightweight feel. As other reviewers stated, the catcher bag is woefully undersized for doing a larger yard. I just use a Yard-Vac to suck up the detritus shredded up by the Dethatcher.

Works better than hand raking.Just have it on the highest level.It pulls up so much dead grass.Used it on my 300sq,ft front city lawn.Bag is small and fills up fast.Handle folds so its easy to store in garage on shelf.Well worth the price and works like it should...