Our lawn is a bit of a Monet, from a distance it looks perfect but when close it’s a patchy mess of moss and weeds. With spring officially arriving we had been wondering how to tackle our lawn and then as if sent by the spring gods themselves a Scarifier landed in the office, perfect timing! The Stiga SV 415 E is an electric scarifier and aerator combo, designed for small to medium-sized gardens, to help improve lawn health without the hassle of petrol engines or manual raking. Assembly is minimal, just attach the handles, and you’re good to go. The 15-inch (38cm) working width is decent for home use, covering a good amount of ground without being too bulky to manoeuvre.
The collection box, at 50 litres, is handy, but if your lawn has a lot of moss and thatch, you’ll likely need to empty it frequently, this is where we rope in in 4-year-old to collect it in a bucket and put it in the compost. With a 1500W motor, the SV 415 E has plenty of power to pull up dead grass, moss, and debris. You get two interchangeable rollers, one with 20 blades for scarifying (removing thatch and moss) and another with 40 spring tines for aerating (improving airflow to the roots). Swapping them out is easy, making it a versatile tool for seasonal lawn care.
It has four working depths, ranging from -13mm to +4.5mm, allowing you to adjust how aggressively it cuts into the turf. A lighter setting is great for regular maintenance, while deeper settings are perfect for tackling thick moss build-up. The rolling blades or tines help with the forward momentum making it easy to push the Stiga about. It is worth noting you will need to get the power cable separately unless you already have another product in the Stiga electric handheld range.
For lawn lovers looking for an affordable, easy-to-use scarifier and aerator, the Stiga SV 415 E is a great choice. It’s lightweight, powerful enough for most lawn maintenance tasks, and far easier than manually raking out moss. If you want a healthier, lusher lawn with minimal effort, this machine is well worth considering. RRP £219
- Powerful 1500W motor
- Two interchangeable rollers
- Adjustable depth settings
- Lightweight and easy to use
- No petrol fumes or noisy engines
- Working Width 38cm/15”
- Collection box fills up quickly
- Not suitable for large lawns
