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Lawn Aeration & De-Thatching (Power Raking) Package

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This Aerator and De-Thatcher combination kit is the fountain of youth for mature lawns. The coring lawn aerator will pull up to 9 plugs per square foot out of your lawn, allowing the roots to get oxygen and water as well as expand. The De-Thatcher (aka: power rake) removes the thick layer of fibrous thatch that lays above the soil. This frees new grass shoots to grow in thick and lush.
Reasons to Rent This Aeration & De-Thatching Kit From YardRents
Free Delivery & Pickup Onsite Training Included! Right Rental Guarantee
Recommended Protection
  Eye Protection Required  Ear Protection Required  Foot Protection Required  Respiratory Protection Required
Frequently Asked Questions

Power Rake
How can I tell if I need to power rake?
Take a core sample of grass and soil from your lawn. Measure the organic material sitting on the surface of the soil. If it measures more than a ½ inch, you should power rake.

What is thatch?
Thatch is a layer of living and dead organic matter that occurs between the green matter and the soil surface. Excessive thatch (over 1/2 inch thick) creates a favorable environment for pests and disease and an unfavorable growing environment for grass roots.

When should I power rake?
For cool season grasses, power raking should be done in early fall or spring. Because a power rake does damage some healthy grass, at least 30 days of growing season should be available following power raking.

Should I power rake or aerate?
Power rakes and lawn aerators are not substitutes for each other though lawns do experience some common benefits. A power rake removes excess organic debris from the lawn. Lawn aerators are meant to reduce soil compaction and improve grass root development.

How do I get the best results from the power rake?
Soil should be moist. If the soil is too wet the grass could pull away. Best results are achieved when working in two directions. Adjust the depth of the flails under the power rake so that they make contact with thatch. The flails should not make contact with the soil. Collect thatch immediately.

What is thatch?
Thatch is a layer of living and dead organic matter that occurs between the green matter and the soil surface. Excessive thatch (over 1/2 inch thick) creates a favorable environment for pests and disease and an unfavorable growing environment for grass roots.

Descriptions
Aerator
This core lawn aerator will help you keep your lawn healthy and beautiful. It pulls up to 9 plugs per square foot, which allows the roots to get oxygen and water as well as expand.
    An easily filled, top mounted water tank is used as a weight and eliminates the need for bulky steel weights that can't be removed. It holds up to 50 lbs of water directly over the tines. The best in class drive and tine engagement make it a snap to operate. The outboard drive wheels provide increased stability and handling.
    Step up to the unique features of Billy Goat's Core Aerator and see for yourself how easy lawn aeration can be.

Power Rake
The PR power rake weighs more than other units, helping to maintain better contact with the thatch layer and avoids surging and stalling. Because the rotation is down sweep, the flails propel the Power Rake forward, negating the additional weight.

Reviews

Aerator

Chris - Apr 12, 2010
YR was an awesome experience! The staff was super friendly and quick to respond when I had a question. I needed an aerator and a rototiller for some spring work and I certainly wasn't going to buy. After checking the big stores I ran across YR. Cheaper and drop off / pick up ? ! What !? Can't beat it. Awesome service and I will definitely return.

JJ B. - Mar 19, 2013
These guys are fantastic! Rented an aerator the other day and couldn't be happier with the service. Dan even let me keep it longer than what I rented it for since it suited us both better to have it picked up a little later. Local company, for just $5-ish more than big ol' home depot, but INCLUDING free delivery & pickup!!! Plus it's super simple to schedule the rental online. Definitely coming back for the de-thatcher and power-seeder. So easy. So awesome. Thanks YardRents!

Power Rake

Jill - Jun 6, 2011
Convenient. Reasonably Priced. professional. prompt. courteous. friendly. helpful.

William A. - June 30, 2012
Experienced YardRents for the first time today... ... All I can say is AWESOME. I love how they deliver and pickup the equipment for no additional charge. Will use them again!

Peggy B. - March 9, 2013
Thank you, Dan, for helping me with the thatching today. My lawn will thank you later. It willlook amazing by the end of March. I will get my exercise tomorrow picking up all the grass and moss. My mower started right up when i tried it again. I had flooded it when I tried repeatedly to start it. I think I'll just rake it up by hand and build some muscle. I will definitely call you again and hope to send some business your way.

Christopher V. - Mar 13, 2013
The best service in the Portland area! My lawn is revitalized in 2 hours, would have taken me two days to do it by hand.

Rick B. - May 6, 2013
Rented the Lawn Aeration & De-Thatching Package - dropped of equipment and showed me how to use it. Loren looked at his watch and mentioned he had some extra time between his next drop-off and could help if I was OK with it! We rocked through the front and back yard and loaded the equipment back up and credited my account for the hours we didn't need - amazing company and people. I would recommend this to anyone - Rick

Operator Manuals
Videos

Aerator

Power Rake

Specifications

Aerator
Tine Width: 18"
Tine Depth: 2.75"
Tine Pattern: 4.5 x 7" up to 9 plugs per sq. ft.
Dimensions: 57" L x 29" W x 52.5" H
Coring Tines: 24 (0.75") hardened
Wheels: Front - 10.5" x 3"
Rear - 8.5" x 2.75"
All are puncture proof
Weight: 242 lbs. dry weight
Weight System: Top fill/bottom empty water tank
Holds up to 50 lbs. of water
Productivity : Up to 29,000 sq. ft. per hour

Power Rake
Horsepower: 5.5hp
Weight: 153 lbs.
Length: Length 45.5 inches
Width: 26.5 inches
Height: 42.5 inches
Productivity: 13,200 sq. ft. per hour @ 1.5 MPH
Rake Width & Depth: Rake Width 20 Inches Rake Depth 0.5 inch to -1 inch

Preparation

Prior To Using the Aerator
Remove debris and obstacles.

Mark sprinkler heads.

Soil should be moist.



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