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- #75,151 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden)
- #19 in Lawn Tractor Attachments
Product Description
Agri-Fab 45-0294 40in Tow Behind Lawn Dethatcher, 20 Durable Spring Steel Tines Lawn dethatcher, Designed to pull behind Lawn and Garden Tractors, Black
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Uproot dead, matted grass and dislodge hard-packed dirt for planting with this efficient tine de-thatcher from Illinois farm and garden supplier Agri-Fab. The tine de-thatcher penetrates and turns up dried grass, weeds, and soil in 40-inch wide swathes. Loosening heavy thatch and compacted dirt allows water to penetrate deeper and enhances drainage while letting in vital oxygen. Without these elements, grass and soil can become prone to disease and insect- and pest- related problems. Users tow the de-thatcher behind a tractor for quick productivity.
The de-thatcher features twenty 3/16-inch spring-loaded tines, heat-treated for greater durability in tougher conditions. Rustproof and replaceable, the tines are affixed to a heavy-duty steel tray. Users lower and lift the tines from use by pulling an upright lever on top of the tray. The long lever is easily accessible from the tractor seat. Two 7-inch diameter semi-pneumatic wheels with a width of 1-1/2 inches traverse most any terrain. A hitch pin accompanies the de-thatcher. For the best results, de-thatch in the spring, mid-summer, and fall to keep yards and fields healthy and attractive. The de-thatcher was manufactured in the USA and requires no tools for assembly. Upon shipping, the de-thatcher measures 40-1/2 by 11 by 4 inches and weighs 31 pounds.
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amlesusr
Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2025
works great. had my yard looking rejuvenated this past summer
Nashman
Reviewed in Australia on August 31, 2023
Instructions were easy to follow and operates great being towed behind our lawnmower, much better than hiring a thatcher machine!
Mrs O.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 17, 2022
Took a while to assemble. Quite challenging, but no problems and once assembled does the job required
Nassinators
Reviewed in Canada on September 17, 2021
I’m a father and put many things together as like many others. I thought the Assembly instructions were clear and concise. It took me an hour. The one thing that took me a while was punching the holders to hold the springs. You need a hammer.The product worked great on my large backyard. I didn’t bother adding weight as it worked well without it.I did not need to make any modifications.The 48” model is >$100 more and I’m sure it is just as good. But the 40” is priced very good and works great.Happy with the product. Hoping it can be used for many years.
Gordon B
Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2021
I've put together a lot of products over the past 76 years and the best use for most of the assembly instructions is to help light my wood stove. Usually I think they're written by some guy in the sales department who doesn't know a screw driver from a wrench and tells me to use the "pre-drilled" hole. (And I always wonder what the difference is between a pre-drilled hole and a regular hole. ??) Let's face it, putting this thing together isn't rocket science. But with this de-thatcher, I felt the Agri-Fab guy who wrote the manual had actually built one, following the steps in his manual to see if he got it right. Nice job! And it reads like it was written by someone who passed high school English. (Sometimes I've needed an interpreter to figure out the sentences.) The drawings are top notch. Clear. Well noted. Nicely labeled. Almost museum quality art. I can't really rate the second half of the manual. It's been way too many years since I tried to habla my may through HS Spanish. I'm sure my teacher, Senior Carlson, thought the Army did the smart thing, sending me to Germany, where I didn't have to know Espanol. I did get creative and switch up the Instruction 13. I put the rear springs on first so the front springs didn't get in the way when I "tapped" the tabs down with a hammer. One firm tap made bending them with a screw driver much easier. After completing the assembly and showing off my handy work to my wife, I loaded on a few old bricks from the barn and pulled the machine around the yard. Work fine. Made quite a mess with some twenty years of dead grass to pick up. Sucked up the loose stuff into the catcher and the lawn looked pretty good. I had never been done so I ended up doing it four times. With a little fertilizer, a little water and a prayer, my place will be looking like a state park.
javabob
Reviewed in the United States on August 29, 2019
Update:Four stars to 5. Worked perfectly! However, much like measure twice cut once...start off with no weight on the dethatcher. I placed two patio bricks on it and it dug right into my yard PLUS clogged the tines! LOL!With zero weight it worked perfectly. Again however, I was able to use it and keep my grass catcher on at the same time. My problem was that the catcher interfered with the dethatcher when I turned right and only to the right. It would lift it off the ground on one side. But that issue is only mine and mine alone...usage may differ for you. So basicly, no problems and I stick to my original statements above especially that there is no reason to pay more, this is the one. They are all the same.When I did my due diligence on these dethatchers I wanted to know if they were any good. Well, most of the low star reviews had NOTHING to do with performance only on the fact that they were incapable of assembly.I mean no disrespect so don't reply in anger to me.I received the box yesterday. Damn it was heavy! That's what you get when you buy a product made in the USA.Let me jump ahead and say that if this is the "cheap" model I see no reason to spend more. However this comes from a DIY homeowner so perhaps it would make a difference for commercial use. The build....be organized....lay everything out....get the correct tools together...and READ the instructions!Keep them close by and look at the illustrations. Give yourselves a good 2 hours and have patience.I'm no rocket scientist but I do know which end of a hammer to use.At times it was a bit confusing but even if you make a mistake it's nothing you can't come back from.Yes, it helps to get ALL the pieces, which I did....identify which bolts and nuts are which...don't rush this thing. If you don't have the time to do it right then don't do it at all! That's what my daddy would say.This is a very solid piece of equipment and with care should last me till I no longer need it. I will be attaching it to my TroyBilt Tonka toy rear engine mower and my neighbor will use it on his home tractor so I'm sure you will be able to use it on your toy.I didn't refer to the youtube video but if needed it's there I've been told...I will be using it this weekend and anticipate no problems. It's a pretty straightforward piece of equipment. Good Luck all, bite the bullet, Once it's done it should last a looong time. Just keep a wrench on the bolts and you'll use it for years. Yes, I am pleased with my purchase. The only reason I didn't give this 5 stars is because I haven't used it yet. I hope to return to update .
eliotnes
Reviewed in Spain on July 5, 2019
Cumple espectativas.
Prineville Dave
Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2018
Recently purchased this dethatcher for our church lawn which is about an acre. Here is what I learned. Assembly: You'll need the following tools, a 1/2" socket and 1/2" boxed end wrench for the vast majority of the nuts and bolts (boxed end wrenches will work but just takes more work and time). A 9/16' and 3/4" wrench to install the wheels. A large flat blade screw driver to install the tines and a pair of pliers to clamp down the guide wires installed through the tines. Make sure to set aside about 1 1/2 hours or so to put it together.I set up a couple of saw horses and placed a sheet of plywood on them so I could sit on a chair and assemble the dethatcher. Follow the pictorial instructions carefully. Make sure to place the dethatcher in the same direction as the pictures so you can follow along with the process. If you look at the pictures carefully it's easy to follow. I found all parts were included and the drawings of the nuts and bolts match exactly with the size of the actual bolts, no guessing. A bonus is the bolts are grade 5 (heavy duty). When installing the tines, make sure to place the unit on a solid surface so you'll be able to bend the tine holders easily. I set mine on the concrete floor.Once I put it together I was ready to go to work. Now here is why I gave the unit a 4 instead of a 5 star rating. We have a John Deere D140 riding lawn mower. I found the hitch on the dethatcher was not long enough to reach the towing connection on the mower. I had to remove one of the bolts and move the connection forward, securing it with only one bolt. It worked, but the hitch should be about an inch longer.The dethatcher worked flawlessly. I didn't even have to add any additional weight. I was pleasantly surprised. Worked up the whole acre in no time at all removing all kinds of thatch. And here's a big plus IT'S MADE IN THE USA.
Andrea
Reviewed in Italy on May 29, 2017
Funziona alla grande, nel mio pratino di poco più di 50 mq ho tirato fuori un carrellino di muschio ed erba secca.Il montaggio è un po' macchinoso per i non esperti ma alla fine seguendo le istruzione ci si riesce con gli attrezzi giusti.Nessun problema di aggancio con il mio trattorino rasaerba, le molle arrivano perfettamente sul terreno, come consiglia il manuale è quasi obbligatorio appesantire l'attrezzo con dei mattoni.
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