What do you guys think about this

[mowerdude777]

I was amazed when crapsman came out with a elertric thatcher, but I just think this is crazy, who would spend any money on this POS
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_07128282000P?vName=Lawn%20&%20Garden&cName=Walk-BehindLawnMowers&sName=Dethatchers&psid=YAHOOSHOP01&sid=IDx20070921x00003b

[LushGreenLawn]

In my area we don't dethatch much, so mabye I'm not the best judge. I think it looks ok for a homeowner who wants to do their own lawn, but really, if I were a homwowner, I would just rent one for like $80. It would take a number of years to get to the break even point on renting vs. buying if they were to use it once a year.

[mowerdude777]

In my area we don't dethatch much, so mabye I'm not the best judge. I think it looks ok for a homeowner who wants to do their own lawn, but really, if I were a homwowner, I would just rent one for like $80. It would take a number of years to get to the break even point on renting vs. buying if they were to use it once a year.

exactly, they look like decent machiens from crapsman, but why would a home owner want to spent 550 on a dethather

[mowerdude777]

they also make theese elertric ones as well http://www.mysears.com/Craftsman-18-in-Electric-Powered-Dethatcher-reviews

[wrager]

The blades on that machine look like delta blades as opposed to the flail type used for de-thatching. Where Bermuda is prevalent it is common to verticut with a machine like that, monthly. I paid about half of that for a used Lesco lawn groomber (verticutter). It really helps keep the turf in top condition and easier to mow with a reel.