GarveeTech Tow Behind Dethatcher, 60-Inch Tow Dethatcher with 24 Steel Tines, Lawn Dethatcher Rake for ATV or Mower, Tow Behind Lawn Rake with Lift Handle for Leaves, Pine Needles, and Grass

What It Is

The GarveeTech Tow Behind Dethatcher is a 60-inch wide, pull-behind lawn rake designed for ATVs, lawn tractors, or zero-turn mowers. It uses 24 spring steel tines to lift thatch, leaves, and pine needles from your lawn, with a lift handle to raise or lower the tines for transport or depth control.

Fitment & Compatibility

• Hitch type: Requires a standard 1-7/8-inch or 2-inch hitch receiver (class I or II). Most ATVs and riding mowers with a tow hitch will work, but check your machine’s towing capacity—this dethatcher weighs about 90 lbs.
• Deck size: The 60-inch width is best for lawns over 1/2 acre. It will overlap a typical 42-54 inch mower deck, but may not fit through standard 48-inch gates.
• OEM vs aftermarket: This is an aftermarket part, not OEM for any brand. No manufacturer-specific mounting brackets are included.
• Measurements: Overall width is 62 inches (with tines). Tine spacing is roughly 2.5 inches apart. Verify your hitch height: the dethatcher’s hitch sits about 12 inches off the ground—some low-profile mowers may need a drop hitch adapter.

Key Things to Know

• Build quality: Tines are steel but prone to bending on hard ground or rocks. The frame is welded steel but may rust quickly if not stored dry.
• Installation: Simple—just hitch, pin, and go. No tools required beyond a hitch pin clip. But depth adjustment is manual via a lift handle with no fine-tuning; you raise/lower the entire tine bank.
• Common gotchas: The tines can dig into soft lawns or scalp uneven terrain. Use on dry, not wet, grass to avoid tearing. The 3.0 rating (only 1 review) suggests limited user feedback—expect a basic, budget-level tool.
• Transport: The lift handle locks the tines up for travel, but the unit is heavy to move by hand. You’ll need a tow vehicle to reposition it.

Should You Buy It

Buy this if you have a large, flat lawn (over 1/2 acre), a tow vehicle with a standard hitch, and you want a budget dethatcher for occasional thatch and leaf removal. Skip it if you need precise depth control, have a small lawn, or want a durable unit for rocky or uneven ground—a higher-rated dethatcher or a manual rake may serve you better.