A petrol-powered lawn aerator removes leaves and weeds from the lawn and ensures that rainwater can run off better. In short, such a device helps to give your garden an attractive, well-groomed appearance. The petrol-powered model also has the advantage that you don't have to worry about an annoying cable. However, what you should pay attention to when buying and choosing a product is explained below.

Petrol lawn aerators are practical, but not particularly environmentally friendly

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  1. product types
  2. Other purchase criteria
  3. Brands/ where to buy
  4. care instructions
  5. equipment

    6. product types

    A petrol lawn aerator (€36.96) is powered by a motor. However, this variant is not the only type of drive that you will find on the market. This comparison provides an overview of alternatives.

    Petrol lawn aerator

    our recommendation
    FUXTEC 3in1 petrol scarifier BV140 (4 kW, 212ccm, 40 cm working width, 45 l collection bag, recommended for even healthier lawns
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    Most petrol lawn scarifiers are equipped with a powerful 4-stroke engine. In the test, this product type turns out to be the model that has the most power. However, working with a petrol lawn aerator is not silent and emits exhaust gases. Also consider that there are costs associated with the constant purchase of new fuel.

    benefits
    • Location-independent
    • Very powerful
    disadvantage
    • fuel costs
    • According to
    • Emits exhaust fumes

    Electric lawn aerator

    our recommendation
    Einhell electric scarifier fan RG-SA 1433 (1400 W, 33 cm working width, 3 height settings, 28 l, recommended for areas up to 400 m²)
    115.95 EUR To the product

    Since an electric lawn aerator does not have a motor, it is slightly lighter than a petrol lawn aerator. It is also lighter and does not emit any exhaust fumes. However, with this model you are permanently tied to a power source. There is a safety hazard due to the required cable.

    benefits
    • No emissions
    • Comparatively easy
    disadvantage
    • Less powerful
    • cable

    Battery lawn aerator

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    Einhell cordless scarifier fan GE-SC 35/1 Li Solo Power X-Change (2x18 V, 35 cm working width, up to 9 mm working depth, brushless electric motor, without battery and charger)
    135.98 EUR To the product

    Like the electric lawn aerator, the cordless lawn aerator is free of exhaust emissions and lighter than the petrol-powered model. However, the need to charge the battery limits the working time. Although the cordless lawn aerator does not have a cable, it is the least powerful model.

    benefits
    • Wireless
    • Easy
    • No emissions
    disadvantage
    • Limited working time
    • electricity costs
    • underperforming

    Other purchase criteria

    Petrol lawn aerator is not the same as petrol lawn aerator. In order to buy a high-quality model, you should consider the following purchase criteria:

    size and storage

    When buying, think not only about the application, but also about the storage at rest. If space is limited, a model with a foldable handlebar is recommended.

    price

    our recommendation
    Einhell petrol scarifier GC-SC 2240 P (2.2kW, 40 cm working width, -15 mm working depth + 5 mm transport position, ball-bearing knife roller, 45L collection bag, folding handlebar)
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    A petrol lawn aerator settles in the price range from 50 to 200 euros. A really good model costs at least 100 euros. In addition, there are regular expenses for the required fuel.

    Brands/ where to buy

    Petrol lawn aerators can be found in almost every hardware store. But the Internet also offers both new and used models. Take advantage of the opportunity to compare prices online and also use customer recessions to make a purchase decision.

    care instructions

    In order for your lawn to benefit from the treatment, you should use your lawn aerator every four to six weeks. Thorough cleaning is then required. For your safety, you should also regularly service the engine.

    equipment

    You can also rent a petrol lawn aerator and the right accessories if your own model is too expensive for you.

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