[Rucraz2]

Background: moved into our 1.3 acre house last August from a .25 acre lot. Upgraded into a JD 48 inch mower. Now im deciding if i need a dethatcher for the front of the tractor just to lightly rake up the matted grass? I dont even like calling it that, cause I dont really want to fully dethatch. More or less lightly rake. And getting a larger 25ish gallon spray tank. I think the tank is a must. But wondering your thoughts on the dethacher? I obviously dont want to disturb the soil too much. And if I did, could I get it done before the pre M? That time is soon approaching, but my yard is still soaked to where i cant dethatch anyways. Any thoughts?

 

[MasterMech]

Sounds like a pretty solid plan. I like the idea of front-mounting the thatcher.

 

[GrassDaddy]

My friend has a front mounted dethatcher and it makes spring cleanup a breeze. There is a lot of sticks/leaves stuck in the grass and it makes quick work to get them up.

 

[Rucraz2]

Can you set the dethatchers to lightly catch the grass? I really dont want to hit the soil. I dont really like to actually dethatch. Otherwise do you guys just wait for it to wake up more? I guess i have always lightly raked just to get the grass up a bit. With the new place, thats not feasable.

 

[GrassDaddy]

They work great, they don't damage the grass. It's not like a power rake machine but more like a light rake just in front of the mower.