Regular garden maintenance is the only way to keep a property in good condition. In the yard, it is usually on the lawn that the eyes are glued. That's why we have to prioritize it. To do this, one of the most useful accessories is the scarifier. Today we are going to see which is more practical between the thermal model and the electric model.
This is a scratch lawn care device. On a lawn, moss and dead roots are everywhere.
However, if we leave them there, they will turn into waste and become embedded in the lawn. In addition to limiting mineral and water intake, they will prevent the lawn from growing properly.
The role of the scarifier is then to scratch the lawn so that the soil is aerated. But also, to clean the lawn. For this, the metal claws or knives of the device will scrape the vegetable layers present on the surface.
Late spring is the ideal time to use the scarifier. You pass the mower first and then you use the scarifier. This is so that your lawn is clean and the grass grows well.
In this way, your lawn will be perfect for sunny summer days.
The electric scarifier is the first model that was created. And it is still very popular to this day. The device has a motor under the casing and is connected with a cable to an electrical mains.
With its knives or its claws, it is directed thanks to a handlebar and is equipped with 2 or 4 wheels.
With an electric scarifier, lawn maintenance is done with the utmost care. With a 4-wheel model, you can easily navigate sloping terrain.
In addition, the device is known to be extremely solid and have a fairly long lifespan. We can add that the work is done quite quickly and without making enormous physical efforts.
It is a device that needs to be plugged into an electrical outlet to operate. Because of this, the work is limited to the area that the length of the cable can cover. In general, an electric scarifier cannot be used on an area larger than 500 m².
The noise of the device is also one of its major drawbacks. As it is very noisy, it may disturb members of the neighborhood.
The thermal scarifier is a cordless device that runs on fuel and more precisely with gasoline. Some models are equipped with a 2-stroke engine and others with 4-stroke.
As for the number of wheels, it is always 4 on a thermal model. Finally, it also has a collection tray for grass clippings.
Since it is not connected to any wires, the thermal scarifier has no coverage limit. So you can use it on large areas.
In addition, of all the types of scarifiers, the thermal model is the most powerful and also the most efficient. You can use it on all terrains without risk of damage.
As it has a powerful engine, the thermal scarifier is very heavy. In the event of a breakdown, it will be difficult to transport it.
We can add to this that the cost of its maintenance is quite high. Indeed, you must drain and replace the filters regularly.
Finally, as with all scarifiers, the noise of the thermal model is quite unpleasant.
