Specifications:
De-thatching width:400 mm
Fixed blades (number/thickness):14 / 2,5 mm
14 Fixed blades (2.5mm Thick)
Engine: Honda GC135 4 Hp engine
Weight: 40kg
Collection bag size: 60L
Dimensions (L x B x H):960 x 550 x 940 mm
Depth adjuster (front): Continiously
Depth adjuster (rear): 2 positions

Permanently Sharp BladesTM for
a splendid lawn

Every Eliet dethatching machine is equipped as
standard with Permanently Sharp BladesTM. As a
result of this blade concept developed for ELIET, the blades are specially treated so that they retain their sharp cutting edge during their working life. As these blades always remain sharp, you can wear them fully down without sacrificing efficiency. These unique
ELIET blades are guaranteed to have a minimum
working life of 100 hours.You can only perform dethatching work properly when you use Permanently Sharp BladesTM from ELIET, and not when using other blades. A good surface treatment has nothing at all to do with depth. The main objective is to ensure that all of the moss and weeds are perfectly raked up to the surface so that they can then quickly be gathered or sucked up. This is the only way to ensure that your lawn surface is in peak condition. In a dense and airy lawn, the grass roots are less susceptible to drying
out. ELIET dethatching machines are therefore the best dethatching machines for your lawn.

Eliet 401 Professional Scarifier: The robust dethatching machine for life:

The operating width of the Eliet 401 makes it extremely suitable for small and medium-sized gardens. Its robust construction makes it indestructible. The Eliet 401 is equipped with a set of Permanently Sharp Blades™. This dethatching machine can be proud of its ultra-long working life. Just like every ELIET either dethatching machine, the Eliet 401 has an unrivalled raking efficiency, so that you can ventilate your lawn in the approved manner. As the machine is light and manoeuvrable, it can be used on every single square centimetre of your lawn. Thanks to the infinitely variable depth adjustment, you can set the working depth extremely accurately.

What is dethatching ?

During the autumn, the grass on your lawn goes into a kind of winter hibernation. Just like all plants, this is a way for the grass to protect itself against a possible bleak wintry climate. In the spring, if the temperature increases above 12°, the grass starts growing again. However, in the meantime, the lawn has been neglected. Residue from mowing, dead grass and roots have formed a spongy layer at the bottom of the lawn surface. This is an ideal breeding ground for fungi and germs. This layer also retains water, so that the soil remains permanently moist, with this slowing down the growth of the grass. However, moist subsoil is also an ideal biotope for moss. This results in moss, weeds and grass all competing with each other in an effort to grow. Under these adverse conditions, a common type of grass such as English rye-grass, will often find itself being oppressed. Fast-growing weeds and moss will take all of the light away and smother the grass. It is therefore important to intervene at this time. Spraying is a very efficient way of killing the competing weeds and moss. However, the layer of dead moss still remains in the lawn, and this prevents light and air from penetrating to the grass root. Moreover, this also makes the soil more acidic. This layer must therefore be mechanically removed. This is where a dethatching machine comes into action.

The most important parts of a dethatching machine are usually not visible when viewing its exterior. The quality of the work is determined by the knife drum that is hidden underneath the machine. This constant quest to attain quality is inextricably linked to the way of thinking adopted by ELIET. With more than 20 years of experience to its credit, ELIET has succeeded in developing a blades system that clearly makes the difference.

The importance of sharp blades

During the dethatching work, the blades must grip, rake up and raise the layer of thatch and moss underneath your lawn. In this respect, the edge of the blade plays a crucial role. Many blades become blunt after being used for a few hours, and consequently lose their capacity to grip. This results in the operator easily being inclined to adjust the machine so that it operates deeper. However, this has a destructive effect. Blunt blades can no longer cut, but instead dig up a lot of earth and soil. The grass roots are also subjected to irreversible damage and the machine is more susceptible to wear