Aldi or Lidl scarifier/aerator

Redlim

Hi All,

I bought the Aldi electric scarifier/aerator today but noticed Lidl are selling their version on Thursday for the same price - both linked below.

https://www.aldi.ie/electric-lawn-rake-%26-scarifier/p/701998331010600
https://www.lidl.ie/en/p/the-garden-event/1500w-electric-scarifier-aerator/p37576

The Aldi version has both the blades and the rake on a single roller while the Lidl version has separate dedicated rollers - I'm not sure tbh which set-up would be better. Aldi's is 1400w vs 1500w in Lidl. I'm wondering if it would be better to return mine and get it in Lidl instead. Would greatly appreciate the opinion of those more in the know.

RobertFoster

People seemed happy with the Aldi one last year: https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=109554221

Redlim

RobertFoster wrote: »

People seemed happy with the Aldi one last year: https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=109554221

Thanks RobertFoster. Is anybody here able to confirm if the one Aldi sold last year has both the rake and blades on a single roller like this year or is it 2 separate rollers like the one in Lidl? I'm trying to figure out if one is preferable to the other. Hoping to use it for moss removal mainly.

JimmyAlfonso

Redlim wrote: »

Thanks RobertFoster. Is anybody here able to confirm if the one Aldi sold last year has both the rake and blades on a single roller like this year or is it 2 separate rollers like the one in Lidl? I'm trying to figure out if one is preferable to the other. Hoping to use it for moss removal mainly.

I think it was on 2 separate rollers (mine is a few years old but think the same as the one sold last year). To be honest the machine is so small I've never needed to put the rake attachment on as the blades have more than enough propulsion to fire the moss into the small collection basket on their own.

...just had a look and the blades on mine and they look more like this years lidl one, this years aldi one looks to have different blades so maybe it needs the rake to aid it. On that basis I'd go for the lidl one and leave the rake attachment in the box.

Redlim

Cheers, will see if I can pick one up in Lidl today

Truckermal

I hate Boards just seen loads of stuff in Lidl I'm going to buy tomorrow...:(

Shefwedfan

I just had a look at lawn and loads of moss, Will this help?

listermint

Shefwedfan wrote: »

I just had a look at lawn and loads of moss, Will this help?

It will pull everything out. Leave the area naked and it will need reseeding. It's a long process not quick so expect the lawn to look dire

Shefwedfan

listermint wrote: »

It will pull everything out. Leave the area naked and it will need reseeding. It's a long process not quick so expect the lawn to look dire

Looks dire already, it was only redone 3 years ago but the build up in last 12 months is incredible....

zerosugarbuzz

Shefwedfan wrote: »

Looks dire already, it was only redone 3 years ago but the build up in last 12 months is incredible....

Mine is the same. I think the guy that redid the lawn put that black weed blocker underneath, I’m guessing that’s helping the moss develope.

Redlim

Shefwedfan wrote: »

I just had a look at lawn and loads of moss, Will this help?

Looking forward to trying it out once I eventually get the grass cut. Think it'll be gratifying like popping a huge pimple!

But as listermint says it will look bad for a few weeks until the reseeding takes effect. Seemingly if you have a relatively large lawn it's best to use without the bag as it will fill really quick - you can just rake it into piles.

Lidl are also selling a 25m extension lead which might come in handy.

Nigzcurran

I picked up a scarifier my self and am looking for some advice on how to get the best from it please, should I put down something to kill the moss first?

Redlim

Nigzcurran wrote: »

I picked up a scarifier my self and am looking for some advice on how to get the best from it please, should I put down something to kill the moss first?

From what I've read it seems you don't need to kill it before scarifying, just be sure to cut the grass short beforehand. If using moss killer it might be best to use it afterwards to kill anything that's left over.

Truckermal

Anyone buy the Aerator shoes? They are a great way of getting fit if nothing else..:p

Redlim

Just an update on this. I held onto the one I got in Aldi. Tried it for the first time yesterday after cutting the grass down really short. Worked great on the first scarifier setting for 10 mins and then completely packed in. Seemed to start struggling a lot all of a sudden and started smoking. Really disappointed with it.

Water John

I got the Lidl manual one a few years ago and I can tell you I was smoking while using it. It is tough work and would think you'd need big horsepower.
Does a great job tough. Just scatter lawn seed after, slight rake and roll or tamp with the back of a shovel if you've a small lawn.

Redlim

Water John wrote: »

I got the Lidl manual one a few years ago and I can tell you I was smoking while using it. It is tough work and would think you'd need big horsepower.
Does a great job tough. Just scatter lawn seed after, slight rake and roll or tamp with the back of a shovel if you've a small lawn.

Was trying it out in the front section which is only about 200sqm. I have about 850sqm in total so not too keen on doing it by hand - although I may have plenty time to do it now!

I didn't even have it at the deepest setting and my grass was very short so I'm really surprised it packed in so easily.

Water John

You'd need a full hard working day to manually do the 200 sq m, if you're a fit young man. There would be bags and bags of stuff. Did mine twice, crossing the second time.

Redlim

Water John wrote: »

You'd need a full hard working day to manually do the 200 sq m, if you're a fit young man. There would be bags and bags of stuff. Did mine twice, crossing the second time.

Cheers, I've no excuses on the age and fitness side so might just have to psyche myself up for the weekend!

Water John

Let us know how you got on.