Is this more effective than a pull-behind dethatcher for a mower?
1707231
While its a lot more work it does a far better job than the simple pull behinds I've used that just have metal spring fingers sticking out.
415108
Can't answer your question directly as I use it on a self propelled lawnmower. Measure your existing blades and make a decision. I do know after using it for the second year in a row that the more powerful the engine the better and buy extra plastic replacement thatcher pieces. I mowed my lawn on its lowest lawnmower setting then I used the thatcher blade to remove what thatch was remaining. It worked fine. Last year I didn't mow it as low initially and it was harder bogging down my engine and had to go over it several times to get all the thatch. Trying to mow and bag too is also problematic. I mow/bag the lawn low and then use the chute alone with the dethatcher blade then put the mower bag on with standard blade, raise the deck a couple of notches and pick up the thatch. Hope this helps.
2176041
Probably not. The Agri-Fab picks up leaves from the lawn best when the height of the brushes is adjusted to just whisk the top of the grass. Unless the dried horse manure sits lightly on the surface in the horse paddock this machine would probably not give a satisfactory performance pick-up. But I have no horses.
2018746
I don't know that, but with the results I got, my only advice is to rent a real dethatcher or have a landscaper do it for you. This blade does as much damage as it does anything to help the lawn.
977890
yes but the stripping isnt as good as it is in grass. I don't think it messes up the mower
248100
No comparison, in my experience. I found that the Furminator's blade kept popping out. The Desheddinator works as advertised. another big advantage is the coarse comb option. One of our cats tends to be skittish, and the comb is a gentle way to start the grooming.
1335023
It does make the handle longer and doesn't impact the stability of the tool. The 4-prong make it much more effective in removing the roots as long as you apply slow steady pressure on the tool.
1520326
Hubby's right this time. I've used this tool to remove weeds and have found it works best with loose soil. Here in Chicago after our long, cold winter our soil is compact and needs to be loosened with good old-fashioned spade work before I can use this tool to pick up weeds. As the weather warms up and weeds sprout this continues to come in handy - saves my back.
2036082
I've found that traction is the key to this device's performance. My 23 horsepower Kubota does a great job of pulling as as it has good traction. Tap root stumps can be challenging though. As a rule, I believe that more power is better. More power = more weight and more weight = more traction and pulling power. I think you'll be pleased with this product but will see that a bigger tractor will do more work.
2078217
Pat, There's no real trick just be sure that small turned up slots are on the top of the blade and everything else will fall into place. If you have a deflector to cover the grass discharge it will greatly improve the performance of the cut & mulch.
66193
I don't have a dethatcher but I believe so. The web site is very adamant about it's versatility. Check Mantis.com
1826640
In what I've used it for, it is less dusty. This is basically just cutting the grass/weeds/brush off their stems, it fall. As the mower blades cut into small pieces that get shot out the side, there is less blowing around. Compare it to a hand held trimmer.........same kind of thing.
815538
The grass catcher is listed on mine as mandatory. I once cut about 100 feet without it by mistake, and the grass piles up behind it and stops the mower. Even though the catcher is a bit more work, I have found multiple uses for the mulch/clippings. We have such heat in the Houston area that it makes a great cover to hold in moisture on a plant after watering, and also prevents grass from growing next to a cedar fence...I have no weedeater. Good luck!
589074
No.Easier thuan the small gas mower I had. Kind of like vacuuming the yard. My wife has no problems using.
2049725
The Weed Eater gutter kit works great when connected to a gas blower like a Poulan, Weedeater,and some others. Right now I'm using it with a Stihl BG55, and I think it's much better than the Stihl gutter kit. I've connected two sets to reach really high gutters that are about 25 feet high and it works great to blow out leaves, sticks, and dirt. It's so easy and so much better than anything else I've seen. I also help out many friends and family and save them the hassle of climbing a ladder or hiring someone.
1665254
Yes! Much better. Also consider the mulching cover. Together they do a terrific job.
831891
I use the lift for a regular John Deere deck mower. However I did remove and sharpen blades on a zero turn (sorry I do not remember the brand) that a friend of mine owned and it worked great. It was a fairly large professional model. He drove the front swivel wheels right upon the lift arms with no problem.