Tines rake out, blades slice in · review
A 16-inch 2-in-1 with automatic overload shutdown and a 4.5 rating from more than 1,500 buyers, at $164.
With over 1,500 ratings at 4.5, this is the best-attested of the 16-inch machines here.
The tines, blades and depth match the Westinghouse almost exactly, and the overload shutdown is a useful extra. At 33.7 pounds it is the heaviest of them with a credible figure.
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.
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| Motor | 15 A, up to 3,300 RPM |
|---|---|
| Working width | 16 in |
| Depth | +1/4 to -1/2 in, 5 positions |
| Heads | 24 steel tines and a 20-blade scarifier |
| Protection | Automatic overload shutdown |
| Weight | 33.7 lb |
| Amazon reference | B0BFC35XDV |
WEN says it protects the motor by shutting down when overloaded.
They share tine and blade counts. The Westinghouse is 4 pounds lighter and publishes a 14.5-gallon bag, while the WEN has about eight times the ratings.
8.1/ 10
The proven 16-inch machine, and the choice if rating history matters more than the bag.
A buyer who wants a 16-inch machine with the longest record.
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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
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