Scarifiers
PR550H Scarifier
Designed for professional turf renovation, the Billy Goat PR550H Scarifier removes dense thatch in 51 cm passes with ease. Its clockwise-rotating flail reel propels the unit forward for smoother, self-propelled operation. Powered by a reliable Honda GX160 engine, it features heat-treated flail blades mounted on cast-iron pillow-block bearings for long service life. With a reinforced 3.6 mm steel engine base, steel guards, and premium bearings, the PR550H offers solid performance that holds up under constant use.
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Features
- 4.8 HP Honda GX160 engine (163 cc)
- 51 cm working width
- Clockwise-rotating flail reel for self-propelled operation
- Working height range: +12 mm to –25 mm
- Heavy-duty depth adjustment reduces blade wear
- Heat-treated and tempered flail blades for extended use
- Heavy-gauge steel deck and 3.6 mm engine base
- Cast-iron pillow-block bearings with grease fittings
- Foldable handles for storage and transport
- Convertible to overseeder or vertislicer with optional kits
- Productivity up to 1,225 m²/h
Features

Heavy Duty Depth Adjustment
Save on blade wear when compared to pre set adjustments that may promote premature flail wear. +12mm to -25mm.

PR Flail Reel
Heat treated and tempered blades stand up to heavy use. Standard on PR Series, can be ordered separately. (350112)
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The ABCs every landscaper should offer
Billy Goat’s ABCs of Lawn Care (Scarify, Aerate, and Overseed) are designed to help you do more than just tidy up a lawn. By offering all three steps in sequence, you improve lawn health from the root up, reduce customer call-backs, and create long-term results your clients can see and feel.
It’s a simple system, and a smart way to expand your services, boost customer satisfaction, and grow your business.
Kick-starting the ABCs of lawn care
Stronger grass from the ground up
A great lawn doesn’t happen by chance, it starts with the right care. Scarifying is the first step in the ABC of lawn care, tackling one of the most common barriers to healthy grass: thatch.
With Billy Goat scarifiers, you can breathe new life into tired lawns, open them up to nutrients and moisture, and prepare the surface for overseeding. Our blog breaks down what thatch is, what causes it, and how to time scarifying for the best results.
Specifications and Compare
| Model | ![]() CR551V Scarifier | ![]() PR551V Scarifier | ![]() PR550H ScarifierSelected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Learn more | Learn more | ||
Power | Power | Power | |
| Engine brand | Vanguard ® | Vanguard ® | Honda |
| Engine model | 160 | 160 | GX160 |
| Displacement | 169 cc | 169 cc | 163 cc |
| Performance kW* | 3,7 | 3,7 | 3,6 |
| Performance HP* | 5,0 | 5,0 | 4,8 |
Drive system | Drive system | Drive system | |
| Drive system | Push | Push | Push |
Features | Features | Features | |
| Productivity | 1225 m²/h | 1225 m²/h | 1225 m²/h |
| Rake depth | 0,3 - 1,3 cm | 0,3 - 1,3 cm | 0,3 - 1,3 cm |
| Multifunctional | No | Optional overseeding kit | Optional overseeding kit |
Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions | |
| Weight | 62,6 kg | 67,7 kg | 72 kg |
| Length | 98 cm | 116 cm | 116 cm |
| Width | 72 cm | 67 cm | 67 cm |
| Height | 119 cm | 119 cm | 119 cm |
| Working width | 51 cm | 51 cm | 51 cm |
* All power levels are provided by the engine manufacturer
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