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What is the best leaf rake?

Each leaf rake has its specific characteristics and applications. We show the main differences.
October 23, 2025 by
What is the best leaf rake?
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A leaf rake is one of the most commonly used tools in the garden and public green spaces.


What is the best leaf rake?

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Leaf rakes

Fiskars leaf rake

What is the best leaf rake?

What the best leaf rake is depends on the specific features of each model. In addition, the application is important, such as: daily and professional use or occasional home use. Large or small areas. Only on lawns, paving, or on different surfaces. The user's personal preference is of course also important.


We list the main features of the most popular leaf rakes for you. This will help you choose the right leaf rake for your job.

Leaf rakes

Fiskars Leaf Rake


The most popular leaf rake among landscapers, grounds maintenance professionals, and garden enthusiasts.


The flat tines of the Fiskars leaf rake have a right-angled end that rakes up leaves and garden waste well. The 21 nylon tines provide little risk of scratching on most surfaces. There is also little risk of damage to plants thanks to the flexibility of the tines. The Fiskars leaf rake is lightweight, flexible, and strong. It has high wear resistance, a long service life, and is suitable for professional use. This leaf rake is also called a Norwegian leaf rake.

Fiskars leaf rake

Fiskars leaf rake with hardwood handle

item number 1315520


Thanks to the flexible nylon tines, there is less risk of damage to plants while raking. The handle is made of the strong TAUARI wood species and is smoothly finished for comfort.



Profi-Plus leaf rake


Strong spring steel leaf rake in 3 widths, ideal for lawn maintenance.


The Profi-Plus leaf rake is perfect for scraping thatch and moss out of a lawn. The round tines are made of strong spring steel that bends but always springs back to a straight position. The leaf rake is fully powder-coated, which ensures a longer service life than painted leaf rakes.


The strong spring steel tines have a diameter of 2.5 mm. For extra strength and stability, the outer tines have a diameter of 3 mm. The reinforcing bracket forms a strong connection with the socket, so the tines keep their correct shape. The steel Profi-Plus leaf rake is nicely rigid, lightweight, and suitable for professional use. This leaf rake is also called a Springbok leaf rake.

Profi-Plus leaf rake

Available versions:


Profi-Plus leaf rake with 20 tines

item number 1315206


Profi-Plus leaf rake with 14 tines

item number 1315215


Profi-Plus leaf rake with 8 tines

item number 1315210


Combi leaf rake


Extra-wide leaf rake with long tines made of reinforced nylon, which can also be used for scooping.


The black Jost Rega Combi leaf rake is extra wide and has long bent tines. Thanks to its width of 60 cm, the Combi rake is ideal for large areas. The 26 nylon tines provide little risk of scratching on most surfaces.


In addition to raking, the Combi leaf rake is also suitable for scooping large volumes of leaves and light garden waste. First, the leaves or garden waste are raked up. By turning the rake head half a turn, it can be used for scooping. This leaf rake is also called a loading fork. The black Jost Combi leaf rake is made of polyamide. This material is very strong, flexible, and wear-resistant. As a result, the rake has a long service life and is suitable for professional use.

Jost leaf rake

Jost Combi leaf rake black with handle

item number 1316012

The Combi leaf rake has long tines and is ideal for raking up and then scooping up dry leaves and light garden waste. This rake is also called a loading fork.


Also useful for clearing leaves: A leaf fork!

Leaf forks are intended for scooping up and moving leaves and garden waste. Landscapers often choose a leaf fork with bracket for extra control with large volumes. Also practical for pruning waste and forming leaf piles. A leaf fork is also very suitable for cleaning up, loading, and emptying containers and trailers.

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