Buy WEN 20716 Cordless Dethatcher and Scarifier – 20V Brushless, 15 in, Two 4.0 Ah Batteries

Description

Every other machine in this group drags a cord, and the cord decides how the day goes: work away from the outlet, mind the cable on every turn, stop at the far fence line where the voltage gives up. The wen 20716 is the one that deletes that whole problem. A 650W brushless motor spins the heads at 3,000 RPM across a 15 in path, powered by two 4.0 Ah batteries that ride in the machine together, with a dual port charger in the box to refill both at once.

The heads are the same proven pair as the corded WEN: 24 steel tines for dethatching, 16 blades for scarifying, across 5 depth positions from +1/4 in to -1/2 in. Runtime is about 45 minutes on the pair, which covers most home lawns in one charge and all of them in two.

Key Features

Cordless brushless power, 650W at 3,000 RPM

Brushless motors waste less of the battery as heat and need no brush maintenance. At 3,000 RPM the 20716 runs close to corded pace, and because there is no cord there is no voltage drop at the far end of a 100 ft run, where corded machines quietly lose their edge.

Two 4.0 Ah batteries and a dual port charger included

This is the complete kit, not a bare tool. Both batteries slot into the machine for the full 45 minute class runtime, and the dual port charger refills the pair together. The batteries also run the whole WEN 20V Max line, so they earn their keep between dethatching weekends.

Both heads: 24 tines and 16 blades

The same head pair as the corded DT1315: spring work with the 24 tine dethatcher for lifting thatch, blade work with the 16 blade scarifier for cutting seed slots. Nothing about going cordless shrinks the machine’s job list.

5 position depth, +1/4 in to -1/2 in

The joint deepest range in this group, in five marked steps shared with the corded WEN. Marked steps matter on a battery machine: a proven setting can be dialed straight back in next season.

Overload protection and a 12 gallon bag

The motor cuts out automatically on a jam, protecting heads and electronics, and the detachable 12 gallon bag keeps the lifted thatch moving off the lawn as you work.

Product Description

The WEN 20716 is a 20V Max cordless 2 in 1 dethatcher and scarifier, 23.4 lb for the tool alone, covered by a 2 year warranty. A bare tool version (20716BT) exists for owners already holding WEN 20V batteries; this listing is the full kit with batteries and charger.

Owner feedback on the cordless WEN is short history so far, and it runs positive on freedom and negative only on the clock: about 45 minutes is real, and a big lawn on a rescue setting will want a second pair of batteries or a charging break written into the plan. Reviewers also note what corded owners never mention, that the machine can simply be carried to a front lawn, a verge or a rental property with no outlet hunt at all.

Benefits of Using This Product

• No cord: no voltage drop, no cable management, no outlet needed
• Complete kit with two 4.0 Ah batteries and a dual port charger
• Same heads, width and depth range as the corded WEN
• Batteries serve the whole WEN 20V Max platform between uses
• Brushless motor: no brushes to service, efficient runtime

Specifications

How to Use

Charge both batteries fully the night before; dethatching day is not the time to discover one is flat. Mow short, fit the dethatching head, and start at +1/4 in, stepping down until the tines lift thatch and just touch soil. Plan the route so the heaviest work happens first, while the batteries are fresh, and keep passes at a steady walk: rushing a battery machine wastes charge on wheel spin and skipped thatch. If the lawn outlasts the pair, the scarifier pass and the cleanup rake divide naturally around a charging break. Store the batteries indoors, part charged, never in a freezing shed.

Why Choose the WEN 20716?

Choose the wen 20716 when the cord is the deal breaker: a lawn wrapped around the house, no exterior outlet, a second property, or simply a refusal to spend the day managing a cable. It costs the most in this group and the premium buys the only cordless machine here, with the kit complete in the box and batteries that work all year in other WEN tools.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it run on a charge?

About 45 minutes on the included pair of 4.0 Ah batteries, per WEN’s figures. That covers most home lawns; very large lawns or deep rescue settings may need a second pair or a mid job charge.

Is this the full kit or a bare tool?

This listing is the full kit: machine, both heads, 12 gallon bag, two 4.0 Ah batteries and a dual port charger. The bare tool version is model 20716BT.

Does it dethatch as strongly as the corded model?

On a fresh charge it runs at comparable head speed (3,000 RPM) with the same heads and depth range. The difference shows late in a long session: corded power never fades, battery power is finite per charge.

Will my other WEN 20V batteries fit?

Yes, the machine runs on the WEN 20V Max line. WEN recommends 4.0 Ah or larger batteries for this tool; small 1.5 Ah packs are not recommended.

Final Verdict

The 20716 is the freedom pick: the only cordless machine in this group, and a complete one, with both heads, a real depth range and the batteries in the box. If your lawn and your outlets are on bad terms, this is the dethatcher that ends the argument.

WEN 20716: Care and Storage

Looking after a wen 20716 centres on its two 4.0 Ah batteries: store them indoors at a partial charge, not on the charger all winter, and they will hold their capacity for years. The wen 20716 itself wants the usual clean-up, brush the heads, empty the 12 gallon bag, and keep the brushless motor vents clear. A wen 20716 stored that way stays the grab-and-go option for lawns without a nearby outlet.

Q: How much lawn does a wen 20716 cover on one charge?

A: With both batteries, a wen 20716 typically handles a mid sized lawn in one session; heavy thatch slows progress, so keep passes steady rather than forcing depth.

Still deciding? Our guide on how to dethatch a lawn walks through measuring thatch first, choosing between a rake, a power rake and core aeration, and the rental checks that matter, so you can match the machine to the lawn in front of you.