If your lawn has developed unsightly brown patches, it’s likely to be down to an accumulation of growth-inhibiting moss & thatch (dead weeds; grass-clippings) on the surface. The MTD VG45BM employs a set of specially designed steel blades that will gently but thoroughly remove any build-up, while also cutting almost invisible aeration slits in the turf. With this done, the grass will be able to breathe, & essential moisture & nutrients will be able to better access the root network. The MTD VG45BM Lawn Scarifier / Verticutter is fitted with a high-performance 179cc MTD Thor X engine, which you’ll find reliable, easy to start & cheap to run. Power from the engine is sent to the blades via a hardwearing, high-torque belt-drive. Thanks to its rugged steel chassis & utilisation of finest top quality parts, the MTD VG45BM will provide year-upon-year of dependable service. It weighs just 35kg, so you’ll have no trouble lifting it up steps or into the car boot; & it’s equipped with a comfortable Ergo handlebar which can be folded-down to save space in the storage area. The extra-wide 45cm working-width on this model makes it suitable for larger-scale domestic use. The depth of the dethatching process is quick-&-easy to set, using just a single lever; & a large-capacity debris-collector in supplied as standard.