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Sun Joe AJ801E 12-Amp, Electric Dethatcher and Scarifier w/Removeable 8-Gallon Collection Bag, 5-Position Height Adjustment, Airboost Technology Increases Lawn Health, 13 inch, Green
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Brand | Sun Joe |
Power Source | Corded Electric |
Material | Alloy Steel |
Color | Green |
Style | Electric |
Item Weight | 27 Pounds |
Cutting Width | 13 Inches |
Number of Positions | 5 |
Operation Mode | Manual |
Product Dimensions | 24"D x 20"W x 12.5"H |
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- [POWERFUL]: 12-amp motor rakes a 12.6" wide path to get your job done faster
- [ADJUSTABLE DECK]: Tailor raking depth with 5-position depth control
- [SCARIFIED]: Use the Scarified function to cut grass roots for thicker growth, healthier lawns
- [AIR BOOST TECHNOLOGY]: Spring steel tines for maximum thatch pickup
- [INCLUDED]: Detachable thatch collection bag for easy disposal
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Light weight | 4.7 | 4.7 | — | 5.0 | 4.8 | — |
Maneuverability | 4.4 | 4.4 | — | 5.0 | 4.6 | — |
Easy to assemble | 4.6 | 4.6 | — | — | 4.7 | — |
Easy to use | 4.1 | 4.1 | — | — | 4.9 | — |
Sold By | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | SWIPESMITH-Direct | ZAKER TOOLS |
power source | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Electric | Electric | ac | ac |
material | Alloy Steel | Alloy Steel | — | Stainless Steel, Brass | Stainless Steel | Plastic |
cutting width | 13 inches | 15 inches | 16 inches | 16 inches | 13 inches | 13 inches |
number of positions | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 |
operation mode | Manual | Manual | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Manual |
weight | 27 pounds | 27.1 pounds | — | 30 pounds | 22.37 pounds | — |
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Key Features
- POWERFUL 12-amp motor rakes a 12.6" wide path to get your job done faster
- SCARIFIER FUNCTION to cut grass roots for thicker growth, healthier lawns
- AIRBOOST TECHNOLOGY – spring steel tines for maximum thatch pickup
- TAILOR RAKING DEPTH with 5-position depth control
- DETACHABLE thatch collection bag for easy disposal
Maintenance Free
No gas, oil or tune-ups
Interchangeable
Scarifying cylinder + dethatcher cylinder
Instant Start
Reliable push-button electric start
Depth Control
5-position to tailor the raking depth
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Product information
Brand | Sun Joe |
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Power Source | Corded Electric |
Material | Alloy Steel |
Color | Green |
Style | Electric |
Item Weight | 27 Pounds |
Cutting Width | 13 Inches |
Number of Positions | 5 |
Operation Mode | Manual |
Product Dimensions | 24"D x 20"W x 12.5"H |
Item Weight | 27 pounds |
Manufacturer | Snow Joe LLC |
ASIN | B01FEATL2I |
Country of Origin | China |
Item model number | AJ801E |
Customer Reviews |
4.4 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #553 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden) #3 in Walk-Behind Lawn Mowers |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
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LET YOUR LAWN BREATHE. Get your lawn in top green shape with the Sun Joe Dethatcher Joe AJ801E 12.6-inch electric scarifier + lawn dethatcher. Powered by a robust 12-amp motor, the Dethatcher Joe rakes a 12.6-inch wide path in a single pass to get your job done fast. Enhancing its raking ability is Airboost technology, which maximizes thatch pickup with spring steel tines that stay sharp longer for reliable performance. Use the 5-position depth control knob to tailor the raking depth from -0.4 in. (10 mm below the soil) to 0.4 in. (10 mm above the soil), depending on your lawn's scarifying or dethatching needs. Scarifying your lawn at regular intervals cuts grass roots and encourages growth for thicker, healthier turf. Thatch is a dense mat of roots, stems and grass clippings that accumulates on lawns over time, blocking the flow of water, oxygen and vital nutrients. It is important to periodically remove thatch in order to keep your lawn green and healthy. While ordinary manual rakes are tiresome to use and not very effective, the electric Dethatcher Joe starts instantly with the push of a button and easily gets the job done without polluting the atmosphere with toxic carbon emissions. No gas, oil or tune-ups make the Sun Joe Dethatcher Joe your green choice for greening your lawn. ETL-approved. 2-year warranty.
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Customers like the Sun Joe De-thatcher for its ability to clean and prep the lawn for seeding. They say it is a powerful tool for the price and works hard. Customers are also impressed with the performance and safety mechanism of the mower. They mention that it gets plenty of dead grass out with each pass and that it is well worth the money.
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Customers like the performance of the lawn mower. For example, they mention that the unit works well, the scarifier works great, and the safety mechanism works well. They also say that the cord is 100' long and the machine runs good. The final verdict is that this is a decent, basic dethatcher, scarifier for a basic lawn.
"...Despite the instructions warning against going bagless, it worked fine...." Read more
"...It is easy to just rake up afterwards. The scarifier works great also and has really made my lawn thicker and look good...." Read more
"...Two reasons: First because it is the most effective tool I've ever used for preparing a lawn for new seeding or renovation...." Read more
"...This little machine is super efficient, but I found the catch bag filling up way faster than expected...." Read more
Customers find the lawn mower easy to assemble. They mention that the instructions are simple and easy to follow. Customers also appreciate the intuitive on/off controls.
"...Very convenient.- the height/depth settings are easy to change. Simply push the green t-handle in and move it to the setting you choose...." Read more
"...The height adjustment on this works wonderfully. It's simple, easy, and solid.Highly Recommend!" Read more
"Assembly was fairly easy except for a few small hiccups. The first section of the handles require significant pressure to shove them into place...." Read more
"...It was quick, easy, and fun. It resulted in the fastest and most lush new lawn I've ever seen. Is that worth $115?..." Read more
Customers like the value of the lawn mower. They mention that it's worth the price, powerful, and an affordable tool for minor restoration and maintaining of lawn. Some say that it is a tremendous labor saving device.
"...He showed me pics of his usage, and I figured, why not? It was relatively inexpensive, costing about the same as a one-time rental of a dethatcher..." Read more
"...It's much easier with less effort to get the job done. and is more affordable this way. A product that is not under designed, just not over designed...." Read more
"...I recommend the SunJoe dethatcher. It does the job at a good price point. Easy and satisfying to work with." Read more
"...For the few times I’ll need to dethatch my lawn, the price is well worth it! Overall easier than a manual tool and cheaper per use than renting...." Read more
Customers like the cleaning capabilities of the lawn mower. They say it is great for removing material and exposing some soil for seeding. Customers also say that it does a fantastic job cleaning out thatch and prepping the soil for planting. However, some customers have reported issues with the catcher bag. Overall, customers say the product is a great product to use for dethatching or scarifying your lawn.
"...It does a great job detaching. I was blown away by the amount of dead thatch it removed from my yard...." Read more
"...In 2022 I used it to dethatch my lawn. It did a good job of dethatching but the dadburned catcher bag was an issue. It's very small...." Read more
"...Debris did not get flung out at my legs which was nice. It sat on top of the lawn...." Read more
"...Final verdict: This is a decent, basic dethatcher, scarifier for small yard, domestic use...." Read more
Customers like the weight of the lawn mower. They say it is easy to put together, incredibly light, and maneuverable. The machine is light and easy to handle, and it's a good light duty unit.
"...I can use this machine myself any time I want to. It’s lightweight and starts easily with the push of a button! Kudos to Sun Joe!" Read more
"...The unit itself is very light weight, easy to maneuver, and the on/off controls very intuitive...." Read more
"...As the aforementioned video states it's a good light duty unit that's far cheaper than a commercial unit but an extra pass does the job...." Read more
"...On average, I fill up three paper yard waste bags. It is light weight, I was able to hang it on my garage wall so it doesn't take up floor space...." Read more
Customers like the rolling up of the lawn mower. They say it gets plenty of dead grass out with each pass, and it does a very good job digging up thatch and slightly aerating the soil. It also makes mowing after dethatching easier, as dead grass is then easy to pick up.
"...It is easy to just rake up afterwards. The scarifier works great also and has really made my lawn thicker and look good...." Read more
"...It also did a great job of pulling up thatch. In some places, perhaps too good of a job. I didn't use the scarifier...." Read more
"...The SunJoe scarifier can allow you to "slit-seed." No raking required. That saves time (money) and gives better germination results...." Read more
"...don't waste your time with it. while this machine does a great job of pulling up thatch, it is not for large yards...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the size of the lawn mower. They mention that the collection bag is way too small, useless, and woefully inadequate. They also say that the wheels are not that big.
"...Cons:- the bag. As most other reviews stated, the bag is a joke. True, but we just left it off...." Read more
"...Within a few feet the grass collection bag was full, which in my opinion makes it completely useless...." Read more
"...The bag that comes with the unit is awfully small. I'm not sure why they even bother with it...." Read more
"...is super easy, but I had some issues with one of the metal arms not fitting correctly into the main dethatcher. More on that later......." Read more
Customers are not satisfied with the durability of the lawn mower. They mention that the bag is flimsy and starts showing signs of fraying. The zipper started to fray and the dethatcher prongs wore out. The scarifier blades wraed out, and it had slight damage during shipping.
"The dethatcher prongs wore out. The scarifier blades wore out. And the cylinder stopped turning. So why am I giving this 5 stars?..." Read more
"...seemed somewhat of a gamble, as many were saying how this device is not sturdy and breaks._ Well. I'm here to say...." Read more
"...I had to return my initial Sun Joe because of electronic failure. It worked until I went in for lunch, and when I came out it didn't...." Read more
"...The trigger feels really cheap and flimsy and I worry about how long it will last… so far so good." Read more
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We take pretty good care of our lawn/yard (it's not perfect, especially in the area that used to have an above ground pool, but we try). It's a larger lot (about 1/4 acre) in our neighborhood, and we mow every week with a push mower. We alternate weeks of mulching and bagging, so we really didn't think there would be very much thatch coming up. Boy were we wrong. We started off with my husband cutting and bagging the grass in one direction, and, as he moved to a different section of the yard, I started with the Sun Joe going in the opposite direction, using the dethatching attachment. I followed him around the entire yard doing this. Because we didn't use the bag on the Sun Joe (see "cons" below), he then went OVER the thatched material with the lawnmower to bag it up - first in one direction, and then he did the entire yard AGAIN in the other direction to ensure that it was all picked up. We were going to use our Billy Goat blower, but figured that would make an absolute mess, so we opted for the mowing route. Total time for about 9000sf - 4 hours. And well worth every minute.
I should have taken photos, but rest assured that I was completely and utterly dumbfounded at the amount of dead grass and compost-like material that we raised, and it takes quite a bit for me to be impressed by a yard machine.
Pros:
- easy to assemble - only tool needed was a Philips head screwdriver (also, make sure you push the angled handle portions of the metal tubes ALL THE WAY into the body of the machine - many review complain about this, but I can see where the issue is not pushing in all the way). The rest of the handle is assembled using large, easy to turn plastic thumbscrews. Very convenient.
- the height/depth settings are easy to change. Simply push the green t-handle in and move it to the setting you choose. I tried the "0" setting first so as not to damage any grass, and found that moving it to the "-5" setting worked even better and caused no damage. On the areas where we had moss, I moved it to the "-10" setting. Moss no more.
- works exactly as described and as needed - they're not inflating the value of this machine, I can safely say.
Cons:
- the bag. As most other reviews stated, the bag is a joke. True, but we just left it off. See above for how we picked it up without breaking our backs raking.
Notes: seriously - make sure you're using the right size extension cord. I used a 12 gauge cord at 100 feet and had ZERO problems. Machine didn't shut off, overheat, or otherwise explode. Also, you can use a tiny bungee cord to wrap around the handle to keep it powered as you move through your yard. The angle of the power switch can get a little uncomfortable over time.
Overall - 5 out of 5. I wouldn't change a thing - even the bag. It would take a REALLY big bag for it to be convenient, and the only other option would be a giant vacuum, so I can't count that against them.
When I put this together yesterday I was apprehensive. The handle felt cheap. It went together cheap. I know I can fix the handle if need be, but I don't much care for thinking about it when I'm putting together brand new things.
Once everything was together, however, it felt ok.
It came with the scarifier installed, so I had to switch that out. It would have saved me an extra trip to the tool room if I'd known it was a 10mm bolt. If it says so anywhere, I missed it. So keep a 10mm socket or wrench handy. Switching it out for the dethatcher was simple and easy.
Now, my lawn isn't pretty. In fact, I've been fighting with it off and on for about a year now. It finally occurred to me it needs dethatching, so here we are. If it has ever been dethatched, it was a long, long time ago.
Due to the current heat wave I had about 1 1/2 hours between melting and darkness to take care of business. After mowing the lawn I brought out the dethatcher.
It's not self propelled, exactly, but it does tend to pull itself forward just by the way it operates. If my lawn were flat I would have had no trouble at all moving it around, however medium-ish dips and bumps would block its progress. I had to twist it a bit to get it to continue. Not really a big deal, and certainly not a problem with the design. Sure, you could maybe trim some of the plastic off the front to minimize this problem, but that would leave exposed quickly rotating pointy sharp things, which is a bad idea. Next time I'll carry a bucket of dirt with me and use this as an opportunity to even out the lawn somewhat.
The instructions say to walk this forward and go over the lawn in an orderly, once-over type fashion. That's probably the best way to do it.
For most folks.
I, however, didn't have much time for such things, nor is my lawn orderly, either by condition or shape or anything.
So at times I used this more like a vacuum cleaner.
I also didn't use the bag. I followed the advice of other reviewers here and used my mower to clean up.
A wise move.
Mowing my front lawn typically fills my bin half way. After using this, and going over the lawn again with the mower, I nearly filled two bins.
Maybe you won't have that problem. Maybe your lawn has been cared for properly. Mine hasn't.
It's something to be aware of. Aside from the thought of emptying the dethatcher bag every 30 seconds, I've filled my green and trash bins, and that was with just my front yard. My back yard is over twice as big, so any more work of this nature is going to require trash bags or my neighbor's bins. If you have limited means of disposing or storing cut grass, you want to plan your lawn care schedule accordingly.
Despite the instructions warning against going bagless, it worked fine. I didn't feel anything get thrown at me, but then I was wearing shoes and jeans. If you're doing your yard work in a Borat Mankini your mileage will vary...just please don't be my neighbor.
One of the reasons I bought this over the other brands is the switch. The safety switch on the competition looked very awkward, and the reviews confirmed that. I'm not interested in awkward, and when it's too much of a hassle to operate the switch folks tend to leave the gear running rather than fight to turn it on again, which makes things LESS safe. It's like requiring a password that's so 'secure' and complex you pretty much have to write it down to remember it, making it less secure than requiring something simpler.
This switch isn't terrible. In fact, I got used to it quickly, so I didn't have any problems.
One huge pet peeve of mine is equipment that doesn't work for tall folks. I'm 6'4", and I can't tell you how many times I've had to stoop and slouch just to work with stuff designed for 'normal' people only. I was a little concerned about this.
I didn't have to worry. No slouching or crouching was required. This makes me VERY happy!
The height adjustment on this works wonderfully. It's simple, easy, and solid.
Highly Recommend!
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Took all of 5 minutes to assemble; the main unit comes fully assembled with the sacrifier tool in place, you basically need to put in two Phillips screws for the handle posts, then it's just a matter of hand screwing the 4 handle bolts and voilà, ready to roll. Switching from scarifier to dethatcher is also a breeze and is done in a manner of seconds; simply flip the unit over (the "lightweight" is already coming in handy), unscrew both 10mm retaining bolts, switch "drums" and put the bolts back in, not too tight, just nice and snug.
Deck height adjustment is quick and easy, and once underway, I was amazed at how much thatch came out of the seemingly "clean" parts of the lawn. I quickly found that the "catch bag" is rather useless if you're dethatching for the first time in a long time, you'd have to empty it every few feet. The best approach I found is to leave the bag off, make one complete pass on the whole section of lawn then blow everything out on the driveway with a leaf blower and shovel the resulting mountain of thatch in a trash bag (or compost bin in my case). The only real reason I could see the catcher being useful if is you have very little thatch but have some debris hidden away in the lawn ( little rocks, small sticks, stray pieces of mulch and whatnot), then it would be super useful...
The fact that it's lightweight is in no way indicative of its sturdiness or effectiveness, it simply makes it easy to operate, and the fact that the drum turns in the same direction as the wheels makes the machine almost "self-propelled"; I found myself having to hold it back rather than pushing it when scarifying. It's also much quieter than the "commercial" gasoline unit from the tool rental place; this one actually sounds like a shop vac.
Oh, one helpful little tip; always walk "away from the electrical outlet": start your passes closest to the outlet, and gradually walk away from it, that way you'll hardy notice that annoying electrical extension, and won't have to constantly fight it out of the way.
I had a huge problem with chinch bugs this year, I solved the problem, the bugs are dead but so were big parts of my front lawn (approx 2000 sq.ft), this little machine was a huge part of bringing my lawn back by taking all of the dead grass out, then scarify the soil making it ready to re-seed. I did two passes (left to right then front to back) with both tools, picked everything up between each pass and cleaned up the driveway, all in an afternoon...
This is by no means a "commercial grade" machine, and it's obviously not meant to be used all day everyday, but as a home owner, you'll only be using it a handful of times per year (and maybe lend it to your neighbour once in a while), and in that regard, it's a great little tool to have around. And, it's light enough to be hanged on the wall or tucked away on a high shelf when you're done.
Couldn't be happier with it!
1 YEAR UPDATE:
Still very happy with the machine, a real soldier! It managed the fall cleanup very well with the "rake drum"(picked up the leftover leaves and twigs nicely), stored it away for the winter in my un-heated tool shed, pulled it out last week for the full spring clean-up and I just finished renovating the side part of the yard using both drums extensively, and the "little scarifyer that could" never missed a beat. I even lent it to both my neighbours for their spring clean-up, and both were flabbergasted at how much stuff was coming up from their seemingly clean-ish lawns.
I love this little guy, easily my favourite garden tool, if sadly it were to die on me (not that it's showing any signs of it), I'd bid it farewell, thank it for services rendered, and order another one in a heartbeat!
I am leaving the review at 4 instead of 5, as the fact that spare parts are not available does concern me.
I have bought a couple of Snow Joe / Sun Joe products in the past without any issues. This time however, it has turned out to be a disappointment so far. The box sat in my garage for a couple of weeks before I went to assemble it, and when I opened the box I found that it contained 4 lower handlebar pieces and no middle handlebar pieces instead of 2 of each.
Ok, I should be able to contact SnowJoe support to get this straightened out. Easier said than done. Their website seems overloaded, and just hangs when I try to create an account to register my product. Tried several browsers, and I am an IT professional. I know a poorly designed/underdimensioned web page/server when I see one. Email support you say? Sure, I sent off an email to help@snowjoe.com with pictures, description of the problem and a copy of my Amazon receipt. I get an email from the Snow Joe postmaster that my email can't be delivered, because the help@snowjoe mailbox id full. Seriosly? What serious vendor let their support email box fill up?? i wanted to send an email because I don't have time to spend hours on hold on a support phone line, but I guess I have no choice now - this machine is unusable without the missing parts, and the Amazon return window is past due. I will think twice before buying another Snow/Sun Joe product in the future.
Reviewed in Canada on June 29, 2023
I am leaving the review at 4 instead of 5, as the fact that spare parts are not available does concern me.
I have bought a couple of Snow Joe / Sun Joe products in the past without any issues. This time however, it has turned out to be a disappointment so far. The box sat in my garage for a couple of weeks before I went to assemble it, and when I opened the box I found that it contained 4 lower handlebar pieces and no middle handlebar pieces instead of 2 of each.
Ok, I should be able to contact SnowJoe support to get this straightened out. Easier said than done. Their website seems overloaded, and just hangs when I try to create an account to register my product. Tried several browsers, and I am an IT professional. I know a poorly designed/underdimensioned web page/server when I see one. Email support you say? Sure, I sent off an email to help@snowjoe.com with pictures, description of the problem and a copy of my Amazon receipt. I get an email from the Snow Joe postmaster that my email can't be delivered, because the help@snowjoe mailbox id full. Seriosly? What serious vendor let their support email box fill up?? i wanted to send an email because I don't have time to spend hours on hold on a support phone line, but I guess I have no choice now - this machine is unusable without the missing parts, and the Amazon return window is past due. I will think twice before buying another Snow/Sun Joe product in the future.