ALKO 38VLE Combi Electric Scarifier Reviews

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2 Reviews For ALKO 38VLE Combi Electric Scarifier

  • Guest 15th Jul 2009

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    I've had my ALKO combi scarifier for just over one year and the performance is impressive, with effective removal of thatch and many types of weeds.

    Having a fairly large lawn, the collector bag is of limited use, and I found it better to use the scarifier and then collect the debris afterwards using my lawnmower.

    A motor bearing failed recently (repaired under the 2 yr warranty). I was surprised at the amount of dust, grit, grass and other debris that had got into the motor housing, which was possibly the cause of, or at least a contributory factor to, the failure.

    Because of this poor level of protection of the moving parts from contamination, there could be a question mark over the long-term reliability of this product.

    Therefore although I would recommend this product, it would be with qualifications.

  • Frank Cole Rank: Lance Corporal 13th May 2009

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    In Use
    I am very impressed with my ALKO 38VLE Combi Electric Scarifier. Nice throaty roar, it digs up thatch thoroughly, the grass bag holds a decent amount and the controls are easy to use. There are a few niggles though:

    Design
    The cable can get caught in the back cover when fitting the grass bag so it is best to run the cable on the outside of the handle. This is not explained in the instructions. It would have been better if the cable cut-out in the top cover had been 1-2cm nearer the s ...