Marketplace
Usually $349-$399 according to pricehipster.
Great tool for garden/lawn enthusiasts.
Product info:
https://www.ryobi.com.au/products/details/2-x-18v-one-brushl…
Edit:
This tool requires 2x 18v batteries to operate!
Ryobi One+ 18V Brushless Cordless Scarifier - Tool Only $299 (RRP $399) + Delivery ($0 C&C/ in-Store) @ Bunnings
500
Related Stores
closed Comments
I have heard that these may not be good for buffallo lawns due to the way the runners grow at the surface? Does anyone regularly use these for Buffallo lawn with good results?
I have used it for buffalo before, and it worked well. Only issue was the runners get tangled up in the blades, which just means you need to pull them out every so often.
I just got the 36v one two weeks ago. It pulled an entire compacted bin full of dead stolens and material from the front yard. It's really thinned it out nicely. I plan on doing another pass over once the bin gets emptied. This will be my first season with using it on buffalo but I've seen plenty of youtubers use them with great results. I don't plan on scalping it down to dirt just thin it out so air/water get get into the soil profile. I also need to get the dethatcher attachment tool which I think will really help with the buffalo.
Good to hear.
Been eyeing off one of these for a while (It's been the 299 for the past month at least, so was surprised when I saw it posted here as I thought it was normal), my front yard is quite thick buffalo so I'm looking forward to thinning it out a little I think and drawing up that thatch. Hope I don't kill it off though, never had too much luck with lawns but this is the first time it's MY lawn so I want to try and do it justice.
Used it on my buffalo grass. The trick is not to set the height too low ie: don't have the blades cutting in to the soil, because then you'll cut all the runners.
It'll still de-thatch nicely even with the height setting up a bit.
My son bought one like that, I had to rid of it after a few months. If the grass is a bit high, it doesn't cut, it's stops, the battery gets done quickly. It is only good for a small patch of lawn.
The grass should be cut to minimum before using this tool btw
Just got light on the buff. Definitely don’t use the lower notches or you’ll kill it.
The issue with buff is it doesn’t have underground runners (rhizomes). If you get them, it’s cactus.
Definitely don’t scalp and do this at the same time
If you clicked on the product info link instead of wasting your time typing the question, you would have already answered your question.
BuT I wAnNa Be SpOoN fEd
I got mine for 299 a few years ago. Upon opening, it looked like it was used once and the store gave me a partial refund of $150. Winning.
This tool is an amazing and we're almost coming to the best time of the year to use it!
What else ?
If you have the 36v ecosystem then yes.
Should be the same, one uses 2 batteries the other only 1
You’re right.
I looked into both manuals and the rpm and speed specs are exactly the same.
batteries are MUCH more expensive.
I have the lawn mower and blower vac, so batteries are not an issue.
Ryobi makes all the cool skins…makes me want to buy into the system
Trust me, you can’t go back. Think twice before you head into it…I got a dozen of tools now and it all started with a hammer drill…
I've got two……this might be my third. Im trying to resist.
My FIL is in the Ryobi universe and I find myself borrowing his stuff quite frequently, he either seems to have skins the others don't or they're just cheaper so he has lots of them. FYI, I'm in the Dewalt system and it can be a very expensive 'hobby'.
If you have another system you may be able to use these I've been using this scarifier with Makita batteries for about 2 years.
Is this good enough for a 100m2 backyard on a flat land?
2x 4ah batteries would last 35mins, which should be more than enough.
After all the recent battery bargains people are now looking for lawns to mow lol
Pretty good to have. But you only use it once a year. I rent one from people on marketplace when I need it. Saves having to store it somewhere as well.
$60 per day in Melb, can’t really justify.
Go halves or thirds with mates seems like a better way to go!Bargain the renting people down. The same guy you're mentioning should be ok with $30 - $40. Yea splitting it is a good idea as well.
Yeah, I want this pretty bad but have a small yard and would rarely use it. Perfect example of a tool that is very specific but very effective at its purpose, and can't be used for a whole lot else haha.
Pretty sure this is the new RRP. Price dropped a few months back now. Bunnings also now appear to stock the dethatcher attachment (https://www.bunnings.com.au/ryobi-dethatcher-attachment-rsca…) which is considered a good alternative to the pre-installed scarifying blade if you want to go a little less extreme.
Can you explain the difference between dethatching and scarifying to me?
The Ryobi website says "If you’re striving to achieve or maintain the perfect lawn, you’ll already understand the important step of scarifying – or dethatching." Are they not the same thing?
Why would you use the attachment? Base on your "little less extreme " comment, is it to do with depth?
Pretty much as you said. Scarifying will dig into the surface scarring the soil. Dethatching is intended to be less intrusive and remove the thatch layer at the base of your turf with less impact on the underlying soil - something you might do multiple times per year depending on your lawn type and condition. Both are effective and result in better conditions for water and fertiliser to get down to where they need to go. Both are also pretty unnecessary unless you REALLY like lawn (which I do).
The scarifying blades are exactly that, fixed blades that cut through the ground aerating and removing debris, I used this attachment at a friends place who's lawn was compacted and very hard with large knots of runners and roots. It wasn't pretty after we were done, but 2 weeks later the lawn has never looked better.
The dethatching attachment has a bunch of spring loaded tines (think one of those metal wire rakes for leaves), at the speed of this machine they do a great job of removing thatch and debris from the base of the lawn to expose the soil to air, water and fertilizer. It a less agressive system and can be done more often on a well maintained lawn.Did you use anything on the lawn after scarifying like new topsoil, or just let it grow back on its own?
@Jebus: We just let it recover on its own, just made sure it wasn't parked on for a couple weeks to give it a chance (front verge lawn).
of scarifying – or dethatching." Are they not the same thing?
The 'or' here looks like it is being used for a synonym rather than as an alternative.
I think you're right, I picked one up back in May this year for $299 with the dethatcher attachment. Works really well, it is a lot for a tool you only use no more than a couple times a year, but I've been lending to friends to do their lawns, so at least someone is saving some money. Lawn comes back looking amazing once the soil is exposed after a week or 2.
EDIT: Just realised it wasn't a mower, ignore my comment :)
I had the model above this one. I got it for $369, but I think it's $469 now.
Anyways I got it in October last year, used it every fortnight. Last week I went to use it, between emptying the grass out, and then starting it again it refused to start.
Basically that start button + level spring broke off internally so it won't start the mower, obviously ruled out if it was a battery issue since I had a couple of spare charged ones as well.
Brought it back to Bunnings and they said that's where it fails the most. Anyways I kind of got upsold to the model up, tool only was about $470 but the catcher was way better, the catcher they have in this model and the one I had, overtime was a pain in the ass to hook onto at times.
I'm not in the Ryobi ecosystem.
Does the battery compartment have space for a battery converter and another battery (AEG/milwaukee)?If you leave the lid half closed then probably yes.
I use Makita batteries and they still fit ok
Very helpful review
Anyone have an even more affordable alternative to this? The States have so many affordable (albeit corded) options compared to Australia. They’re available from Amazon US but shipping is extortionate
Scalp with mower ($0), dethatch with metal rake (~$50), hop around like Skippy on a aerator (~$50), drink some electrolytes ($5) and beer ($25) to recover.
It is an expensive piece of equipment for the amount of times it will get used each year. Other options would be daily rental of a unit and core aerator every couple of years.
dethatch with metal rake (~$50), hop around like Skippy on a aerator (~$50)
I've done both those and regularly do the latter. The metal rake is the cheap, manual, muscle way which works fine. The tool in the OP is the luxe way.
I have scalped with the mower before and while it works, it's not as gentle as the scarifier.
Yeah but do any of those common sense options provide a comfort blanket for FOMO ,like straight out purchase does?
Yeah but do any of those common sense options provide a comfort blanket for FOMO ,like straight out purchase does?
Well, there was
beer ($25)
It is a nice tool though if you're into keeping a good looking lawn, and you could use it 2-3 times a year depending on where you live. No amount of beer would encourage me to manually dethatch or aerate that many times. I personally think despite the cost it pays for itself in a couple of years vs hire cost or manual labor cost.
Would also recommend just scalping the lawn with a regular mower once a year If needed,unless you're looking after a pristine lawn.
ok but wtf is a SCARIFIER ? what does it scare
tuff crowd, wont scare off the crickets either
Nah, it's not a turf crowd. Your jokes have to be very good or puns painfully bad.
@capslock janitor: Oh. I got the gist from reading all the comments but here's the compacted version:
A lawn scarifier is a machine that removes a fine layer of old grass stems, dead moss and other debris like leaves that gets compacted in your lawn.TLDR; It's something Hank Hill would use.
Have had mixed experiences with the 2 x 18V, good discussion here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kX86S6J1pYo
$284.05 with powerpass!!
Will likely void your warranty though, not sure I'd both for an extra $15 saving.
Anyone had any experience with the ozito one for $275? https://www.bunnings.com.au/ozito-pxc-36v-2-x-18v-350mm-brus…
Already in that ecosystem and not wanting to break out unless EGO bring one out.No experience, but I did enquire with Ozito to see if they were bringing out a similar de-thatching attachment to the Ryobi. They said it was in a shipment to hit stores hopefully by July. I have followed up to see where that's at - I will update this comment once they get back.
*Edit: Ozito have confirmed they have a dethatcher attachment available and to quote PXSCAR-0182 to local bunnings store to order.
Awesome, thanks heaps!
**Edit 2: Spoke to bunnings - the attachment is $39 bucks and only compatible with the 36v (2 x 18v) scarifier. So to me the Ozito seems a better offering particularly if you are in the ecosystem already.
There's a few Facebook groups you could join (Australian Lawn Fanatics or maybe the Ozito Cylinder mower fans) that would probably be able to help you out. I'd lean towards the Ozito cylinder mower group though as more people in there have probably bought one. From what I've seen, but not paid a lot of attention to, they seem to do a pretty reasonable job.
Hmm, there is also a cheaper, 280mm one for $199… Tempting…
https://www.bunnings.com.au/ozito-pxc-18v-280mm-brushless-sc…
Would be interested in feedback from owners of that ozito scarifier. Thanks
Steel blades vs SS for the $275 one.
Ryobi one might be better; not sure. Just use ozito to Ryobi battery converters?
Rake in the lake!
If you live close to a Kennards I'd hire a petrol one for a few hours.
https://www.kennards.com.au/for-hire/landscaping/lawn-garden…
$149 for 4 hours compared to $299 to own one? 🤔
It will be a lot quicker.
JV will expect your OZbargain card handed in first thing tomorrow morning
Petrol tools are awful to use in comparison, everything about the experience is worse. Why would anyone want to use a petrol version when there's a working electric version ?!
@zductiv: U need the petrol version or the very very large one that use in golf courses. Any friends at the course?? ;)
deleted - was getting confused with corer lol.
Great tool this Ryobi though, got one.
Oh man.. if someone made a non-commercial battery powered corer at this price! Sign me up.
These are super heavy and you will need UTE or trailer to transport it. Make sure you have insurance because your back will need it.
Why doesn't ego make one!
Because of their ego? ;)
(Just joking, don’t neg me please lol)A question I continue to ask. Their range is lacking…
Allett makes a cylinder mower that uses Ego batteries and will accept cartridges for dethachers etc.
It is not cheap though….
Tempting, I was thinking of getting one of these as some of the front lawn really needs it but if we're heading back into drought conditions, the lawn's going to be rubbish over the next couple of years anyway.
Nice, been waiting for this to drop a little