Dethatchers
Which 16-inch dethatcher should you buy?
Tines, blades, width and depth match almost exactly. The rest comes down to weight, bag and record.
| Compared on | 16 in 15-Amp Dethatcher | DT1516 16 in Dethatcher |
|---|---|---|
| Price at our reading | $150 | $164 |
| Motor | 15 A, 3,500 RPM | 15 A, 3,300 RPM |
| Heads | 24 tines, 20 blades | 24 tines, 20 blades |
| Depth | -0.5 to +0.25 in | -1/2 to +1/4 in |
| Bag | 14.5 gal | Not in the bullets we read |
| Weight | 29.5 lb | 33.7 lb |
| Protection | Not listed | Overload shutdown |
| Ratings | 4.5 from 183 | 4.5 from about 1,500 |
| Listed on amazon.com | Yes | Yes |
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Prefer the Westinghouse. It is lighter and cheaper, with a published bag and warranty.
Prefer the WEN for its longer buyer record and overload shutdown.
The specs are close, but we cannot say they are identical.
Westinghouse publishes 14.5 gallons; WEN’s bullets give none.
Yes.
15 A, 3,500 RPM · 16 in path · 24 tines + 20 blades · -0.5 to +0.25 in · 14.5-gal bag · 29.5 lb · 2-year warranty
Well-specified and fully documented: two heads, a 14.5-gallon bag, 5 published depths and a 4.5 rating, for $150.
Best for: Most lawns. This is our default.
≈ $150
15 A, 3,300 RPM · 16 in path · +1/4 to -1/2 in · 24 tines + 20 blades · overload shutdown · 33.7 lb
A 16-inch 2-in-1 with automatic overload shutdown and a 4.5 rating from more than 1,500 buyers, at $164.
Best for: A buyer who wants a 16-inch machine with the longest record.
≈ $164
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