Garant GPRR36 36-inch Aluminum Landscape Rake
The Garant GPRR36 36-inch Aluminum Landscape Rake earns a best-in-class spot for landscape rakes by pairing a wide 36-inch aluminum head with corrosion-resistant construction that reduces fatigue on long jobs. Its wider sweep and lightweight alloy make it more efficient than narrow dethatching models like the Fiskars 24-inch, and it offers a longer usable life than budget steel heads, delivering lower total cost of ownership for contractors and serious homeowners.
Featherweight champion
Rust-resistant build
Featherweight champion
Rust-resistant build
Review Summary
"Users praise the Garant GPRR36 for its lightweight aluminum head and wide 36-inch coverage that makes raking quicker and less tiring; common complaints are that the tines can bend under very heavy or rocky use and some buyers report the head-handle connection can loosen over long-term heavy work."
36-inch reach
36-inch extruded aluminum head resists rust while covering large areas quickly.
36-inch reach
36-inch extruded aluminum head resists rust while covering large areas quickly.
Time-Saving Convenience
Eco-Friendly Living
The Garant GPRR36 36-inch Aluminum Landscape Rake earns a best-in-class spot for landscape rakes by pairing a wide 36-inch aluminum head with corrosion-resistant construction that reduces fatigue on long jobs. Its wider sweep and lightweight alloy make it more efficient than narrow dethatching models like the Fiskars 24-inch, and it offers a longer usable life than budget steel heads, delivering lower total cost of ownership for contractors and serious homeowners.
Featherweight champion
Rust-resistant build
36-inch reach
36-inch extruded aluminum head resists rust while covering large areas quickly.
Lightweight design reduces user fatigue for extended grading and finishing tasks.
Featherweight champion
Rust-resistant build
36-inch reach
36-inch extruded aluminum head resists rust while covering large areas quickly.
Lightweight design reduces user fatigue for extended grading and finishing tasks.
$80-120 CAD
Fiskars 24-inch Thatch Rake
The Fiskars 24-inch Thatch Rake stands out as the practical homeowner choice for landscape rakes thanks to its compact 24-inch width, ergonomic handle design, and low purchase price that favor precision work and easy storage. While it lacks the 36-inch productivity of professional models, its lighter, more maneuverable form makes it a cost-effective option for spot dethatching and small beds compared with heavier, contractor-grade tools.
Thatch buster
Ergo handle
Thatch buster
Ergo handle
Review Summary
"The Fiskars 24-inch Thatch Rake is frequently described as effective and easy to use for dethatching small to medium lawns thanks to its lightweight design, but several users note plastic components and tines can wear or break when used on very heavy thatch or rugged conditions."
Compact 24in
24-inch head with spring steel tines designed to remove thatch and surface debris.
Compact 24in
24-inch head with spring steel tines designed to remove thatch and surface debris.
Health & Fitness Improvement
Time-Saving Convenience
Reduced Stress & Anxiety
The Fiskars 24-inch Thatch Rake stands out as the practical homeowner choice for landscape rakes thanks to its compact 24-inch width, ergonomic handle design, and low purchase price that favor precision work and easy storage. While it lacks the 36-inch productivity of professional models, its lighter, more maneuverable form makes it a cost-effective option for spot dethatching and small beds compared with heavier, contractor-grade tools.
Thatch buster
Ergo handle
Compact 24in
24-inch head with spring steel tines designed to remove thatch and surface debris.
Narrower profile allows targeted dethatching around plants and tight spots.
Thatch buster
Ergo handle
Compact 24in
24-inch head with spring steel tines designed to remove thatch and surface debris.
Narrower profile allows targeted dethatching around plants and tight spots.
$30-50 CAD
True Temper 2915000 36-inch Aluminum Landscape Rake
The True Temper 2915000 36-inch Aluminum Landscape Rake is a market-leader thanks to its balance of durable aluminum construction, broad 36-inch head for efficient coverage, and widespread availability at a value-oriented price point. It competes directly with the Garant by offering similar sweep and durability while often being easier to source through large retailers, making it a go-to choice for landscapers who need dependable performance without specialty pricing.
Alloy tough
36-inch sweep
Alloy tough
36-inch sweep
Review Summary
"Buyers find the True Temper 2915000 36-inch Aluminum Landscape Rake to be a solid, well-built option with good width for landscaping and grading; a minority report bending of the head or handle issues when used extremely aggressively or with heavy materials."
Effortless glide
36-inch aluminum head provides broad coverage for grading and leveling.
Effortless glide
36-inch aluminum head provides broad coverage for grading and leveling.
Optimized Work Efficiency
Time-Saving Convenience
The True Temper 2915000 36-inch Aluminum Landscape Rake is a market-leader thanks to its balance of durable aluminum construction, broad 36-inch head for efficient coverage, and widespread availability at a value-oriented price point. It competes directly with the Garant by offering similar sweep and durability while often being easier to source through large retailers, making it a go-to choice for landscapers who need dependable performance without specialty pricing.
Alloy tough
36-inch sweep
Effortless glide
36-inch aluminum head provides broad coverage for grading and leveling.
Durable steel-reinforced tines handle soil and aggregate without bending easily.
Alloy tough
36-inch sweep
Effortless glide
36-inch aluminum head provides broad coverage for grading and leveling.
Durable steel-reinforced tines handle soil and aggregate without bending easily.
$60-100 CAD
Ames 2915912 Level Head Rake
The Ames 2915912 Level Head Rake is valued in landscape rakes for its level-head geometry designed specifically for grading and finishing work, giving it a technical edge when precision leveling is required. Typically more affordable than professional aluminum models, it trades the widest sweep for a head shaped to control soil and aggregate, making it a sensible, budget-friendly option for contractors and homeowners focused on landscape grading tasks.
Grade-perfect
Sturdy steel
Grade-perfect
Sturdy steel
Review Summary
"The Ames 2915912 Level Head Rake is seen as a reliable, budget-friendly rake for leveling and spreading soil, though many users say it is heavier than competing models and the handle-to-head junction can loosen or fail under very heavy use."
Pro-level control
Flat level-head profile ideal for precise grading and soil leveling.
Pro-level control
Flat level-head profile ideal for precise grading and soil leveling.
Optimized Work Efficiency
Skill Development & Mastery
Enhanced Physical Well-Being
The Ames 2915912 Level Head Rake is valued in landscape rakes for its level-head geometry designed specifically for grading and finishing work, giving it a technical edge when precision leveling is required. Typically more affordable than professional aluminum models, it trades the widest sweep for a head shaped to control soil and aggregate, making it a sensible, budget-friendly option for contractors and homeowners focused on landscape grading tasks.
Grade-perfect
Sturdy steel
Pro-level control
Flat level-head profile ideal for precise grading and soil leveling.
Powder-coated steel head resists corrosion and holds up to regular use.
Grade-perfect
Sturdy steel
Pro-level control
Flat level-head profile ideal for precise grading and soil leveling.
Powder-coated steel head resists corrosion and holds up to regular use.
$40-70 CAD
Bully Tools 92309 16-inch Bow Rake
The Bully Tools 92309 16-inch Bow Rake secures its place for landscape rakes on the strength of heavy-gauge steel construction, a compact 16-inch head for confined spaces, and a reputation for rugged durability and long warranties. Though narrower than 36-inch models like the Garant and True Temper, its robust design outperforms lighter aluminum heads under heavy use and offers long-term value to users who prioritize strength over maximum coverage.
Soil tamer
Compact 16in
Soil tamer
Compact 16in
Review Summary
"Bully Tools 92309 16-inch Bow Rake receives consistently strong marks for its forged-steel head and sturdy fiberglass handle — buyers call it built to last and ideal for heavy-duty work, with the only downside being its heavier weight compared with cheaper rakes."
Tine-tough
16-inch forged steel bow head built for heavy-duty raking and material movement.
Tine-tough
16-inch forged steel bow head built for heavy-duty raking and material movement.
Optimized Work Efficiency
Skill Development & Mastery
Enhanced Physical Well-Being
The Bully Tools 92309 16-inch Bow Rake secures its place for landscape rakes on the strength of heavy-gauge steel construction, a compact 16-inch head for confined spaces, and a reputation for rugged durability and long warranties. Though narrower than 36-inch models like the Garant and True Temper, its robust design outperforms lighter aluminum heads under heavy use and offers long-term value to users who prioritize strength over maximum coverage.
Soil tamer
Compact 16in
Tine-tough
16-inch forged steel bow head built for heavy-duty raking and material movement.
Welded tines and stout construction stand up to gravel, soil and root work.
Soil tamer
Compact 16in
Tine-tough
16-inch forged steel bow head built for heavy-duty raking and material movement.
Welded tines and stout construction stand up to gravel, soil and root work.
$45-80 CAD