Einhell GC-SA 1231/1 Review

The Einhell GC-SA 1231/1 is a multi-functional electric scarifier and aerator that helps you remove dead grass, moss and thatch from your lawn, therefore encouraging a healthier garden. It's designed for small to medium sized lawns up to about 300 square metres in size, and achieves high torque for consistent performance over long durations. The unit has a 31cm width and three adjustable depths.

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The Einhell GC-SA 1231/1 Scarifier has 8 stainless steel blades for scarifying and 42 stainless steel claws for aeration purposes. We like the unit's design. It has durable and impact-resistant plastic housing, as well as large front wheels for mobility, and foldable handles for neater and more compact storage. Dead grass, moss and thatch are collected in the unit's 28 litre grass catcher.

About Einhell

Einhell are a brand of tools, garden and outdoor machines, equipment and accessories. They sell lawnmowers, trimmers, brush cutters, hedge trimmers, water pumps, chainsaws, tillers, leaf vacuums, leaf blowers, scarifiers, and more. Einhell have a reputation for state of the art products with excellent performance.

Specification

The features are as follows:

• Performance - The Einhell GC-SA 1231/1 Electric Scarifier/Aerator is designed for use on small to medium sized lawns up to 300 square metres in size. It provides an excellent means of removing dead grass, moss, thatch, etc. Its powerful Series-Wound 1200W motor creates high torque for consistent results. The scarifier has a 31cm operating width and three adjustable heights/depths.
• Blades - The scarifier has 8 high-grade stainless steel double blades on a ball-bearing mounted cutting unit. It removes dead grass, weeds and moss down to the roots to prevent regrowth. 42 stainless steel claws provide aeration to the soil.
• Design - The Einhell GC-SA 1231/1 has robust, durable and impact-resistant plastic housing. It has large front wheels for manoeuvrability and an easy to reach/operate trigger. The unit has long handles which can be folded to reduce storage space.
• Grass Bag - The scarifier has a 28 litre grass catcher bag which can easily be removed for emptying.

Summary

In summary, the Einhell GC-SA 1231/1 Electric Scarifier/Aerator is up to the job. We like the fact that it has three adjustable depths, as well as its powerful motor which allows it to achieve high torque. We also like the scarifier's high-grade stainless steel blades and also its 42 stainless steel claws for excellent aeration. We rate the Einhell GC-SA 1231/1 Electric Scarifier/Aerator 4.5 out of 5 stars.

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