Some of the most common types of scarifiers include:

• Drum Scarifiers have rotating drum with teeth that penetrate the surface and remove material. These scarifiers are commonly used for heavy-duty surface preparation, such as removing concrete, asphalt, and other hard surface materials. They are also used for removing trip hazards, cleaning and preparing surfaces for coating, and leveling uneven surfaces.
• Planetary Scarifiers have multiple rotating heads with teeth that grind and remove surface material. They are ideal for removing coatings, levelling uneven surfaces, and smoothing rough surfaces. Planetary Scarifiers are also commonly used for cleaning and preparing surfaces for coating, as well as for removing trip hazards.
• Handheld Scarifiers are smaller and designed to be used by hand for smaller surface areas or hard-to-reach places. They are ideal for removing coatings and preparing surfaces for repair or coating in tight spaces. Handheld scarifiers are also commonly used for removing trip hazards and smoothing rough surfaces.
• Walk-behind Scarifiers are larger and require a walk-behind operator to guide the machine. They are commonly used for heavy-duty surface preparation, such as removing concrete, asphalt, and other hard surface materials. Walk-behind scarifiers are also used for levelling uneven surfaces, cleaning and preparing surfaces for coating, and removing trip hazards. They are especially useful for large surface areas, such as industrial floors, highways, and runways.