John Deere 40" Tow-Behind Dethatcher | LPTA40JD/TA-400JD
- Designed to aerator the top layer of lawn's soil
- Inline wheels to minimize the footprint width and facilitate leveling
- Made in the USA
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The TA-400JD, more commonly known as the Thatcherator, is built with an 11 gauge steel weight tray for adding up to 100 lbs. of additional weight. Innovation at its finest, by locking down the spring tines into the aggressive mode, you gently aerate the very top layer of your lawn's soil, while lifting out thatch all at the same time. Use to help prepare bare spots for seeding. In transport mode, the rib-tread wheels allow for crossing paved areas without damaging the tines or scratching the pavement. Tines come pre-assembled to the tray to decrease assembly time and are secured via safety wires to prevent damage to mower blades in the unlikely event of a breakage.
Two Rows of Tines
The two rows of independently flexing tines remove dead grass and roots (thatch), allowing your lawn’s root system access to water and nutrients.
Weight Tray in 11-Gauge Steel
Add up to 100lbs of additional weight for more aggressive operations.
Reduced Assembly Time
Tines come preassembled to the tray to reduce assembly time.
Semi-Pneumatic Tires
8" pneumatic tires with ribbed turf tread to cover various terrain with ease.
Three Operating Modes
The 3 operating modes (Dethatch, Scarify & Transport) delivers the right height for the job, whether dethatching, scarifying or crossing walks.
Universal Fit
A single, heavy-duty universal hitch pin is included to easily attach to any rider or tractor and most any ZTR or ATV. Adjustable for hitch heights between 7" and 11"
Attachment | Universal Hitch Pin |
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Color | Green |
Country of origin | USA |
Fits brands | Fits all riding lawn and garden tractors, and ZTR mowers |
Fits models | All models with rear hitch plate |
Hardware material | Plated Steel |
Hitch type | Clevis |
Max tow speed | 5 mph |
Number of tines | 10 |
Number of tine tips | 20 |
Operating modes | Transport, Dethatch, Scarify |
Primary material | Steel |
Product height in | 11.5 |
Product length in | 41 |
Product width in | 14 |
Tine diameter in | 45732 |
Warranty | 2 Years |
Weight when full lbs | 159 |
Wheel material | Rubber |
Wheel size | 8" x 1.75" |
Wheel tread | Rib |
Wheel type | Pneumatic |