2026 Makita GVU01SM

40V max XGT Brushless Cordless 15 in Dethatcher / Scarifier Kit (4.0Ah)

VERSATILITY: 2-in-1 design for dethatching or scarifying
DESIGN: Revitalizes turf by allowing water, sunlight and nutrients to reach lawn roots
RUN TIME: Auto-switching 2 bay battery system for 2X more run time
DURABILITY: IPX4 weather-resistant construction for durability and long life
INCLUDES: (2) 40V max XGT® lithium-ion 4.0Ah batteries, charger, dethatching spring tine reel and scarifier blade reel

The 40V max XGT® 15" Dethatcher / Scarifier (GVU01) features a 2-in-1 design for dethatching or scarifying, which revitalizes turf, allowing water, sunlight and nutrients to reach lawn roots.

The 15" Dethatcher / Scarifier revitalizes turf with powerful cuts that allow water, sunlight, and nutrients to reach lawn roots. The dethatching Spring Tine Reel features independently flexing steel spring tines for combing and lifting layers of thatch and moss. The Scarifier Blade Reel is designed with 16 steel blades for deep cuts to pull up thick layers of thatch. There is a dial on the body that adjusts the working depth from -15/32” to +3/16”.

Convenience features include a grass catcher bag that holds up to 1.4 bushels of grass, a rubberized soft grip handle bar for added comfort, and a waterproof design that allows washing inside the deck with water. It also features ball bearings in the wheels which provides a smoother drive with better maneuverability and increased durability. The GVU01 also features a tool-less foldable handle for compact storage.

The 15" Dethatcher / Scarifier is a part of Makita’s XGT® line of outdoor power equipment offering high performance with low noise levels, and gives the user greater convenience with no gas, emissions, oil mixing, or pull starts.

XGT® is a system of equipment, tools, batteries, and chargers utilizing 40V max lithium-ion batteries. XGT® is engineered to deliver high power to take on high-demand applications, allowing users to completely transition to a cordless job site. XGT® is equipped with advanced brushless motor engineering, intelligent digital communication, and superior durability features to outpower, outsmart, and outlast the rest.

TECHNOLOGY

XGT®
XGT® is a new 40V | 80V max system of cordless equipment and tools. XGT outpowers, outsmarts, and outlasts the rest. Through Makita’s innovative engineering, the technology within XGT will lead to creating the equipment and tools of the future.

Features May Include: 

• OUTPOWER: Powerful cuts revitalize turf allowing water, sunlight and nutrients to reach lawn roots
• OUTSMART: 2-in-1 design for dethatching or scarifying
• OUTLAST: Auto-switching 2 bay battery system for 2X more run time
• No gas, emissions, oil mixing or pull starts with reduced maintenance and low noise levels
• Dethatching Spring Tine Reel with independently flexing steel spring tines for combing and lifting layers of thatch and moss
• Scarifier Blade Reel designed with 16 steel blades for deep cuts to pull up thick layers of thatch
• Height adjustment dial provides a maximum working depth of 1/2"
• Tool-less foldable handle for compact storage
• Ball bearings in wheels provide a smoother drive with better maneuverability and increased durability
• Grass catcher bag holds up to 1.4 bushels of grass
• Rubberized soft grip handle bar for added comfort
• Waterproof design allows washing inside the deck with water
• IPX4 weather-resistant construction for durability and long life
• The digital communication within XGT® optimizes performance to provide up to 2X longer sustained power under heavy-load applications
• The digital communication within XGT® actively monitors and protects against overload, over-discharge and overheating
• XGT® Tools and Batteries are designed with a multi-layer contact interface for more constant power delivery to take on high-current demands
• XGT® Batteries feature rigid rails with impact-resistant construction to secure the battery to the tool during high-demand applications
• The XGT® Rapid Charger with dual-fan design circulates air through the battery to cool the battery and circuit board quickly for faster charging
• The XGT® Rapid Charger’s digital display indicates battery charge level (-80%, +80%, 100%)
• The XGT® Rapid Charger’s built-in chip thoroughly communicates during the charging process to control current, voltage, and temperature for more efficient charging
• Compatible with Makita® 40V max XGT® Lithium-Ion Batteries
• 3-year limited warranty on tool, battery and charger
• Only use genuine Makita® Batteries and Chargers