Do I need a riding mower to use it?

Yes. It is a tow-behind unit with a pin hitch, so it needs a riding mower, garden tractor or ATV to pull it. It cannot be pushed by hand.

How much weight should go in the tray?

The tray holds up to 70 lbs. Add weight for thick, matted thatch and use less on thin or sandy turf to avoid scalping.

Will it work on a lawn with roots and rocks?

It will, but the tines can catch and bend on exposed roots and stones. Raise the tines over rough patches and keep spares on hand.

Does it collect the thatch it pulls up?

No. It loosens thatch and leaves it on the surface, so plan to rake or bag it afterward.

Are the tines replaceable?

Yes. The 20 heat-treated tines are replaceable, so worn or bent ones can be swapped individually.

How wide is the swath?

It works a 40-inch swath, so a lawn takes fewer passes than with a narrower dethatcher.

AsterOutdoor 40-Inch Lawn Sweeper Tow Behind Dethatcher

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AsterOutdoor 40-Inch Lawn Sweeper Tow Behind Dethatcher

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Last seen at $99.99 at Walmart on Nov 11.

Our take on the AsterOutdoor 40-Inch Lawn Sweeper Tow Behind Dethatcher

The AsterOutdoor 40-Inch Lawn Sweeper Tow Behind Dethatcher is a tow-behind dethatcher that pulls dead, matted thatch out of the lawn across a 40-inch swath. It uses 20 heat-treated, replaceable tines and rolls on two 7-inch flat-free wheels, with a cantilever handle to raise and lower the tines from the seat. A weight tray holds up to 70 lbs to push the tines deeper into the turf. It suits lawn owners with a riding mower or garden tractor and a yard large enough to justify a tow-behind; pull-behind dethatchers like this are cheaper and simpler than powered rake or verticut machines but need ballast and several passes to match them.

Best forOwners of a riding mower or garden tractorSpring and fall thatch removal on larger lawnsHomeowners who want a simple mechanical dethatcherReviving thin, matted turf before overseeding

Pros

40-inch working width covers ground quickly
20 heat-treated tines are replaceable
Flat-free wheels need no air or puncture repair
Cantilever handle raises and lowers tines without leaving the seat
Weight tray takes up to 70 lbs of ballast for deeper penetration

Cons

Needs a tow vehicle; not usable as a push unit
Requires added weight to work well on tough thatch
Tines can bend or break on roots and rocks
No bag or catcher, so debris is left on the lawn
Pin-hitch tow bar may not fit every mower

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About the AsterOutdoor 40-Inch Lawn Sweeper Tow Behind Dethatcher

This 40-inch tow-behind dethatcher removes dead, matted grass from the lawn. It covers a swath up to 40 inches wide. It has 20 rust-proof, replaceable, heat-treated tines.

Two 7-inch flat-free wheels provide smooth transport. A cantilever transport handle raises and lowers the tines. A weight tray holds up to 70 lbs. to improve thatch removal.

Type: Tow-behind lawn sweeper and dethatcher
Working width: 40 in
Tines: 20, rust-proof, replaceable, heat-treated
Wheels: 2 x 7 in flat-free
Tine control: Cantilever transport handle
Weight tray capacity: Up to 70 lbs.
Color: Black

Specifications

color: BlackSource

Questions and answers

Do I need a riding mower to use it?: Yes. It is a tow-behind unit with a pin hitch, so it needs a riding mower, garden tractor or ATV to pull it. It cannot be pushed by hand.
How much weight should go in the tray?: The tray holds up to 70 lbs. Add weight for thick, matted thatch and use less on thin or sandy turf to avoid scalping.
Will it work on a lawn with roots and rocks?: It will, but the tines can catch and bend on exposed roots and stones. Raise the tines over rough patches and keep spares on hand.
Does it collect the thatch it pulls up?: No. It loosens thatch and leaves it on the surface, so plan to rake or bag it afterward.
Are the tines replaceable?: Yes. The 20 heat-treated tines are replaceable, so worn or bent ones can be swapped individually.
How wide is the swath?: It works a 40-inch swath, so a lawn takes fewer passes than with a narrower dethatcher.
Where is the AsterOutdoor 40-Inch Lawn Sweeper Tow Behind Dethatcher cheapest?: At Walmart, for $99.99, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the AsterOutdoor 40-Inch Lawn Sweeper Tow Behind Dethatcher?: Rated 5 out of 5 from 6 ratings.