Tines rake out, blades slice in · review
The most-rated dethatcher on Amazon here, with 19,300 ratings: a 12-amp, 12.6-inch machine with spring tines and an 8-gallon bag.
Sun Joe has more ratings on this model than the rest of this shelf combined. For a 12-amp machine at $160, that is its strongest argument.
The Westinghouse, VEVOR and BILT HARD are cheaper, with 16-inch paths and 15-amp motors. The Sun Joe’s width and bag are small by comparison.
Unplug the machine before changing a roller or clearing the tines, and use an outdoor-rated cord on a GFCI-protected outlet. Mark sprinkler heads and buried lines first: tines at working depth will catch them.
Prices quoted in this text are dated readings and can differ from the live price in the buy box.
Same section, nearest cost — what else that money buys.
| Motor | 12 A corded |
|---|---|
| Working width | 12.6 in in the table |
| Depth | 5 positions |
| Tines | Spring steel, with Airboost pickup |
| Bag | 8 gal, detachable |
| Weight | 27 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years |
| Amazon reference | B01FEATL2I |
| EAN | 0300715990956 |
A dethatcher combs dead material out with spring tines. A scarifier uses fixed blades that slice into the surface. The WEN and Westinghouse machines here include both rollers.
The title says dethatcher and scarifier, but the listing we read describes spring steel tines only. If you want separate blades, look at the AJ805E or the 16-inch machines.
8.0/ 10
The safe, proven choice for small lawns, though the newer 16-inch machines give more for the same money.
A small lawn and a buyer who values a long record over the most capacity.
Specifications: the Amazon.com listing, read from a US address. Live prices: Amazon.com, through Keepa. Every figure on this page names its source.
15 A copper, 3,300 RPM · 16 in path · 16 blades · 14.5-gal bag · 5 positions · flat-free wheels
A 16-inch 15-amp machine with a 14.5-gallon bag and flat-free wheels for $130. The listed 57.3 lb looks like a boxed weight.
Best for: A buyer who wants the Westinghouse bag for less.
≈ $130
13 A corded · 14 in path · 3 depth positions · quick-release rollers · push button · 28.7 lb
A 14-inch corded 2-in-1 from Greenworks with quick-release rollers, 3 depths and a 4.5 rating from 1,300 buyers.
Best for: A Greenworks owner with a small to medium lawn.
≈ $152
48V (2 × 24V 4.0Ah) · 15 in path · 3,600 RPM · 5 positions · 26 lb · 3-year warranty
The only cordless dethatcher here. It has two 24V batteries and a brushless motor, costs more than double the corded rivals and has 18 ratings.
Best for: A lawn too far from an outlet, or an existing Greenworks 24V owner.
≈ $380
