Bosch 060088A070 ALR Electric Lawn Raker, 900 W, 240 V

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The extra features like the Bosch Powerdrive and the ‘Jet Collect’ system are not just nice to have features but features that improve the performance of the lawn rake and make that job that little bit easier, besides you want features that will help achieve a lovely looking lawn with least amount of work and effort. The ‘Jet Collect’ system on the Bosch does seem to, perhaps, just make it the slight winner when it comes to collection of wet leaves on the lawn for example. With my wealth of knowledge and expertise, I am confident that I can provide you with valuable insights and recommendations when it comes to selecting the right lawn mower for your lawn. The Bosch AVR 1100 Verti Cutter does perform better in damp/heavy conditions due to the additional power and the use of steel blades as opposed to tines in the ALR 900.

The 32 cm width seems to be just right when you need to navigate lawns with flower beds or narrow strips, however, if I had a very large open lawn I would consider a lawn rake with a larger width. Featuring the patented Jet Collect system with 10 double wound spring tines, this machine gives effective lift and collection of surface debris. The Bosch ALR 900 will not disappoint when it comes to collection and emptying of the collected debris. The innovative 'Jet Collect' system not only lifts surface debris, but also creates an air flow which increases the rate of collection on each pass over your lawn.Bosch have done this to reduce the storage space required for the collection box as it can be split into two sides when not in use. As a seasoned expert in the field of garden power tools, I have dedicated over a decade to working with and reviewing a wide variety of lawn mowers.

Steel tines generally wear less quickly than plastic tines which results in you needing to replace the tines less often than a rake that uses plastic. Raking Diameter The raking diameter of this lawn rake may seem a little on the small side with only a 32cm capability, that is 2cm smaller than its rival the Flymo. The advantage for the Flymo is smaller overall dimensions and the disadvantage is the relatively small collection storage. The Jet Collect system is clearly a feature that makes a real difference to the job in hand, the collection box capacity is increased and the ability to collect the debris is improved – Great job Bosch! Choosing the right one depends on your lawn’s needs, so be sure to consider the main differences between the two models before making a purchase.

The grass box on the Bosch ALR 900 does seem to be a little flimsy which is surprising for Bosch, having said that it does not seem to affect the performance in any way. Mower Magic Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, register number 718739 and act as a credit broker and not a lender. Bosch have tried to compensate for the larger box by making the collection box dismantle into two pieces for smaller storage. small size and fold away handles make this lawn rake excellent for smaller lawns or lawns with smaller strips of grass. Now, compared to it’s other counterparts with widths of up to 43cm, this might be a potential disadvantage; however, it could also be beneficial if it’s to be used in a smaller areas and lawns with more narrow strips.