An accumulation of moss and thatch on the surface of your lawn is not only unsightly – it can also be disastrous for the health of the turf. Powered by a high-performance 1500w motor, the Al-Ko 3800-VE uses 12-twelve hardened-steel blades to gently but thoroughly tease-out any build-up, in turn allowing the turf to breathe and absorb vital nutrients and moisture. When undertaken regularly, this process will leave you with an enviably green and lush lawn. As with all Al-Ko products, the Al-Ko 3800-VE Electric Scarifier has been built to last. Its high-quality plastic housing is impact- and corrosion-resistant; and the scarifier-shaft is mounted on double-row ball-bearings, so it won’t stiffen-up with age. Thanks to its centrally-adjusted six-step working depth, the Al-Ko 3800-VE is really easy to set-up to suit the job in hand. It’s supplied with a generously-proportioned 60-litre thatch-catcher, so emptying-breaks will be few and far between; and it weighs-in at just 21kg, making it highly manoeuvrable and easy to propel across the grass. Cable strain-relief ensures the plug cannot be accidentally pulled from the socket. This model’s 38cm working-width makes it ideal for small- to medium-scale domestic use.
With its high-performance 148cc / 2.2kW Briggs & Stratton four-stroke engine freeing the operator from the restrictions of a mains-cable, the German-designed Al-Ko 4000VB is ideal for those maintaining a larger lawn (it has a 40cm working-width). The engine powers a set of 17 stainless-steel scarifying knives, which will pull out any thatch accumulation, thereby making it much easier for sunlight, oxygen, micro-organisms and essential nutrients to reach the all-important root-network. The six-stage working-depth is dial adjusted, so it couldn’t be easier to select you desired blade position. The Al-Ko 4000VB Petrol Scarifier comes equipped with a capacious 60-litre collector, so you won’t have to rake-up any debris that might be left on the lawn surface. It sits on smooth-running ball-bearing mounted wheels and weighs just 33kg, so it couldn’t be easier to push; and it features a safety-enhancing ‘deadman’s handle’, which ensures the engine stops when the bail-arm is released.
The 1000w, German-built Al-Ko 32VLE combines aeration and scarifying capabilities in a single value-for-money package, and as such will prove an invaluable purchase for lawn-care enthusiasts. It’s supplied with two cassettes: a 32cm scarifying cassette with 20 sprung tines that will delicately remove stifling, growth-inhibiting thatch; and a 29cm aeration cassette which comprises 12 hardened-steel blades that slice into the turf, creating vital access routes for moisture, air, light and fertiliser (if you’ve put some down). There’s also a safety indicator, which shows whether whichever cassette you’re using is properly fitted; and a five-position dial for quick-and-easy adjustment of the working-depth, no tools required. So as to eliminate follow-up work with a garden-rake, Al-Ko have equipped the Al-Ko 32VLE Combi-Care Electric Aerator / Scarifier with a large-capacity debris-catcher that will hold an impressive 45-litres of thatch.
The highly-versatile Al-Ko Comfort 38P comes with an aeration cassette for intensive lawn treatment; and a scarifying cassette for when a more delicate approach is required.The scarifying cassette has a 38cm working-width and uses a series of 24 sprung hooks to gently lift-out any growth inhibiting thatch and moss in order to stimulate the turf; while the aeration cassette comprises 24 HS steel blades that will slice into the surface pan, cutting virtually invisible slits which provide an access route for moisture, nutrients and air.The Al-Ko Comfort 38P Combi-Care Petrol Aerator / Scarifier is driven by an efficient and dependable Al-Ko engine that’s rated at an impressive 1.3kW, and which is cooled via a large intake at the front of machine so as to significantly extend its working-life.It has a five-step, dial-controlled working-depth, so there’s a setting for every eventuality; and it’s supplied with a high-capacity 55-litre debris-collector, which means you’ll be able to leave your rake in shed.The sleek, smooth undercarriage on this model firstly makes cleaning easier; and secondly works to prevent debris clinging on in the first place.Also worth noting are the large rear-wheels, which make the machine stable during use, and easy to control and manoeuvre.
With this flexible two-in-one aerator / scarifier from Al-Ko at your disposal, you’ll be able to turn your lawn from dry and discoloured to lush and verdant in a matter of weeks. It comes equipped with two cassettes: the 37cm aeration cassette is suitable for more aggressive treatments, with its 14 hardened-steel blades cutting tiny slits in the turf so as to allow all the elements that are vital for healthy growth to more easily penetrate the root systemThe 38cm scarifying cassette is rather more gentle, employing 24 sprung hooks to delicately but nevertheless comprehensively pull-out any thatch or moss accumulation that might be strangling growth.Power for the cassettes is supplied by a high-performance 1300w electric motor, which, thanks to the wide-aperture front-mounted air-intake, is impressively long-lasting.The Al-Ko Comfort 38E Combi-Care Electric Aerator / Scarifier has five working-depths, which are simple to select using Al-Ko’s patented dial-adjuster.A 55-litre thatch-catcher means there’ll be no unsightly debris strewn across the lawn once you’ve finished; while the larger rear-wheels serve to make the machine stable and easy to control.This model has a smooth underside, which not only prevents moss and thatch sticking to the body, but also makes cleaning a breeze.