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Pros & Cons
Pros
- 13-amp corded power at a lower price than premium dethatchers
- 2-in-1 dethatch and scarify heads for real seedbed prep
- Push-button electric start — no gas, no pull cord
- Light and easy to store compared to gas machines
Cons
- Three depth stops instead of finer adjustment
- Collection bag not included on all configurations — expect to rake up
Best For
Budget-minded homeowners dethatching and scarifying a whole lawn before overseeding
Decision Notes
Opinion
My read: Greenworks 14-Inch Corded Dethatcher & Scarifier belongs on the shortlist only when the lawn problem is specific. Budget-minded homeowners dethatching and scarifying a whole lawn before overseeding
The case for it is 13-amp corded power at a lower price than premium dethatchers. The part I would not wave away is three depth stops instead of finer adjustment. I would rather buy a less glamorous seed or amendment that fits the site than force a premium product into the wrong soil, sun, or climate.
If you are comparing it with MySoil Soil Test Kit, do not start with the rating. Start with your zone, sun, soil, irrigation, and patience. Pick Greenworks 14-Inch Corded Dethatcher & Scarifier when those conditions match the notes below; otherwise the alternative may be the more honest buy.
Pick It Over
- Pick Greenworks 14-Inch Corded Dethatcher & Scarifier over MySoil Soil Test Kit when its fit matches your lawn better than the higher-rated alternative.
- Pick Greenworks 14-Inch Corded Dethatcher & Scarifier over Scotts Elite Spreader when its fit matches your lawn better than the higher-rated alternative.
- Pick Greenworks 14-Inch Corded Dethatcher & Scarifier over Scotts Turf Builder EdgeGuard DLX Broadcast Spreader when its fit matches your lawn better than the higher-rated alternative.
Skip If
- - Three depth stops instead of finer adjustment
- - Collection bag not included on all configurations — expect to rake up
Five-Year Cost
If used once per season, a five-year buy is roughly $650-$650.
Our Review
The Greenworks corded dethatcher is the value alternative to the Sun Joe, and for a lot of lawns it is all you need. It pairs the same 13-amp corded power with a 14-inch working width and a 2-in-1 head: a spring-tine dethatching reel to lift the thatch mat and a scarifier reel to score the soil into a seedbed. The three-position depth dial is simpler than the Sun Joe's five stops but covers the range that matters — light for maintenance, deep for a real renovation before overseeding. Push-button electric start means no pull cord and no gas, and the whole machine is lighter to push and easier to hang in a garage than a gas unit. It ships without a collection bag on some configurations, so plan to rake up the pulled thatch afterward. If you want to open a whole lawn's soil for fall overseeding without hand-raking or renting a gas machine, this is the affordable, no-fuss way to do it, and the seed-to-soil contact it creates is what turns a bag of seed into an actually thicker lawn.
Where to Buy
Available from this retailer:
Also check: SeedSuperStore, SeedWorld, Outside Pride for additional availability.
What the Community Says
Common perspectives from the lawn care community
“Greenworks 14-Inch Corded Dethatcher & Scarifier has been a staple in my lawn care routine. Quality product from Greenworks — you can tell the difference compared to cheaper alternatives.”
“Used this on my front yard renovation and the results speak for themselves. Would buy again without hesitation.”
“Greenworks consistently delivers. Greenworks 14-Inch Corded Dethatcher & Scarifier is no exception — worth every penny if you care about your lawn.”
Representative of common community feedback based on product characteristics. Not direct quotes. Individual results may vary.
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