---
product_id: 30467928
title: "Sun Joe Corded Electric Dethatcher & Scarifier with 8-Gal Bag, 12.6-Inch Cutting Width, 12-Amp Motor - Heavy-Duty Yard Trimmer for Gardening Care and Lawn Maintenance, AJ801E"
brand: "sun joe"
price: "83092 kr"
currency: ISK
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reviews_count: 7
category: "Sun Joe"
url: https://www.desertcart.is/products/30467928-sun-joe-corded-electric-dethatcher-and-scarifier-with-8-gal
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# 12-Amp Motor Power 12.6-Inch Cutting Width 5-Position Depth Control Sun Joe Corded Electric Dethatcher & Scarifier with 8-Gal Bag, 12.6-Inch Cutting Width, 12-Amp Motor - Heavy-Duty Yard Trimmer for Gardening Care and Lawn Maintenance, AJ801E

**Brand:** sun joe
**Price:** 83092 kr
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🌿 Elevate Your Lawn Game — Because Your Yard Deserves the Best!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Sun Joe Corded Electric Dethatcher & Scarifier with 8-Gal Bag, 12.6-Inch Cutting Width, 12-Amp Motor - Heavy-Duty Yard Trimmer for Gardening Care and Lawn Maintenance, AJ801E by sun joe
- **How much does it cost?** 83092 kr with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.is](https://www.desertcart.is/products/30467928-sun-joe-corded-electric-dethatcher-and-scarifier-with-8-gal)

## Best For

- sun joe enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted sun joe brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Durable & Dependable:** Spring steel tines and alloy steel build ensure long-lasting performance season after season.
- • **Mess-Free Maintenance:** Generous 8-gallon detachable bag collects debris effortlessly, keeping cleanup quick and tidy.
- • **Precision Lawn Revival:** Customizable 5-position depth settings tailor aeration and thatch removal to your lawn’s unique needs.
- • **Power Through Lawn Care:** Robust 12-amp motor accelerates dethatching and scarifying for a pristine yard in record time.
- • **Wide Coverage Efficiency:** 12.6-inch cutting width means fewer passes, saving you time and effort on every job.

## Overview

The Sun Joe AJ801E is a heavy-duty corded electric dethatcher and scarifier featuring a powerful 12-amp motor and a 12.6-inch cutting width. Its 5-position adjustable depth control allows precise lawn care, while durable spring steel tines effectively remove embedded thatch and moss. Equipped with an 8-gallon detachable collection bag, it streamlines debris cleanup, making it an essential tool for millennials seeking efficient, professional-grade lawn maintenance at home.

## Description

desertcart.com : Sun Joe Corded Electric Dethatcher & Scarifier with 8-Gal Bag, 12.6-Inch Cutting Width, 12-Amp Motor - Heavy-Duty Yard Trimmer for Gardening Care and Lawn Maintenance, AJ801E : Patio, Lawn & Garden

Review: This is the best yard machine you'll ever buy - So, I purchased this item after my boss told me about it. 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 from the local rental place. I figured if I get 2 uses out of it and destroy it, I'm ahead of the game. Plus, I could use it at my convenience and not have to worry about returning it. 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.
Review: Does a good job - worth the extra money - So I started with the Greenworks dethatcher because it was cheaper, a neighbor said it was good enough, and others gave it great reviews. Had a problem with the assembly and availability issues led me to try the Sun Joe instead. While the SJ is a bit more money, the materials and design issue I had with the other unit were not an issue with the SJ. In both cases, I wish the machine had a on/off switch and then a deadman lever that I could hold with either/both hands (like a mower). Between futzing with the cord and such, I'd let go of the handle with my right hand. So I'd have to hold in the button and pull the trigger to get going. It'd be safer and easier to operate to have both hands on the handle and use a pull lever to engage the unit. Not a show stopper, but something to consider. This unit did a great job (!) chewing up the thatch and many others have offered nice reviews. Didn't have to run over anything twice or three times. So I won't discuss that. I will add that dethatching the whole yard was finished in maybe 30 minutes versus the raking I've done in the past (many hours). 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. What remains a pain is cleaning up the thatch. The unit doesn't really save any time there. The bag that comes with the unit is awfully small. I'm not sure why they even bother with it. Some other reviewers mentioned running over the refuse with the mover. I found the mower gets filled pretty fast in the past when I raked the thatch. I tended to prefer the rake to a tarp method unless the thatch is really fluffy. The SJ got up even more material (esp. dried out moss), so the mower filled too fast. Worse, the mower made a LOT of dust in the air, making a mess along with some breathing concerns (fortunately it was breezy). And, the mower didn't do a good job of picking up bonus items like acorns. You have to set the mower somewhat lower than I like to use on the grass to pick up the detritus. So, the grass ended up being extra short, which is its own thing. So after a good test, I decided to bag the mower approach. Instead, I used a lawn sweeper that I got to avoid bending over to pick up leaves. It didn't have much more capacity than the mower, but it didn't create a huge dust storm. It also tended to pick up the twigs, acorns and other heavier items the mower whiffed on. It proved a better choice than the mower. My two cents...

## Features

- High-Powered Performance: Equipped with a 12-amp motor, this versatile dethatcher and scarifier covers a 12.6-inch-wide path, making lawn care faster and more efficient.
- Customizable Depth Control: Adjust the 5-position height settings to tailor dethatching and scarifying depth, ensuring your lawn gets the precise care it needs for optimal health.
- Enhanced Aeration for Lush Growth: The scarifier function cuts into grass roots, improving airflow and nutrient absorption to promote thicker, greener, and healthier grass.
- Air Boost Technology for Maximum Pickup: Durable spring steel tines effectively lift and remove embedded thatch and debris, leaving your lawn clean, refreshed, and revitalized.
- Easy Cleanup & Disposal: The 8-gallon detachable collection bag conveniently gathers thatch and debris, making disposal quick, simple, and mess-free.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B01FEATL2I |
| Assembly Required | Yes |
| Best Sellers Rank | #28,112 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ( See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ) #25 in Walk-Behind Lawn Mowers |
| Brand | Sun Joe |
| Color | Green |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (15,637) |
| Cutting Width | 12.6 Inches |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00810829024923 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 27 pounds |
| Item model number | AJ801E |
| Manufacturer | Snow Joe LLC |
| Material | Alloy Steel |
| Maximum Adjustable Cutting Height | 12.5 Inches |
| Operation Mode | Manual |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Product Dimensions | 24"D x 20"W x 12.5"H |
| Style | 12-Amp |
| UPC | 300717505325 300715990956 826659053804 810829024923 343538367666 343538752394 |

## Product Details

- **Assembly Required:** Yes
- **Brand:** Sun Joe
- **Color:** Green
- **Cutting Width:** 12.6 Inches
- **Item Weight:** 27 Pounds
- **Material:** Alloy Steel
- **Operation Mode:** Manual
- **Power Source:** Corded Electric
- **Product Dimensions:** 24"D x 20"W x 12.5"H
- **Style:** 12-Amp

## Images

![Sun Joe Corded Electric Dethatcher & Scarifier with 8-Gal Bag, 12.6-Inch Cutting Width, 12-Amp Motor - Heavy-Duty Yard Trimmer for Gardening Care and Lawn Maintenance, AJ801E - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71cC5SVgRrL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: What length extension cord is recommended?**
A: The goal is to use the minimum length extension cord required to do the job.  You will need a 12 gauge extension cord for up to 100 feet.  I do not recommend getting a single 100' extension cord, but rather (2) 50' extension cords.  One, until you get past 50 feet, it is much easier to manage a shorter cable, and two, when you are putting the extension cords away or pulling the out to use for the next time, it is so much easier to bundle and untangle a 50' cord than a 100' cord, and if you use the extension cords for other items, you'll likely need a single 50' cord more often than 100', so it is easier all around.  Using a cord that is a lighted duty cord is going to damage or kill this Sun Joe machine.  Most breakers in an electrical panel that drive the outlets in your home are 15 amp.  These Sun Joe devices pull either 12 or 13 amps, so that is already close to maxing out that circuit breaker.  I have a degree in electronics and the longer the wire, the more resistance there is to push electricity/amperage through it, so if you use less than a 12 gauge cord, you'll burn up the motor in the Sun Joe.

**Q: Does anyone use this for picking very small leaves from lawn?**
A: This machine works great for hatching your lawn. I don't use the bag because it fills up so fast. I go over the lawn with it then go over it again with the mower to pick up all of the stuff it pulls up. I have had multiple neighbors use it and it is by far worth to money.

**Q: So, what does a scarifier do? Is that the aeration function?**
A: The scarifier blade seems to remove the thatch and it cuts a little groove in the dirt. It seems to aerate some but nothing like one of those plug aerators. Once I got the handle mounted (the included screws strip easily) I used this on a section of my lawn that was very thinned out, had a lot of thatch, and had hard packed soil. I was impressed. I got about 35-40 pounds of thatch from an area about 10x20 feet. It is very effective. (Once you get the handle mounted!)

**Q: does the motor cut out on this one like on the AJ800E?  lots of complaints about that one.  Please let me know thanks.**
A: I never experienced that but my lawn is only 40 x 80 ft so I may have not run it long enough for the motor to overheat. Or maybe the others are using it without the bag and cutting deeper.  I got about 120ft into my lawn and it was time to stop and empty the bag.  I was very pleased with the result (it dug up the dead grass without laying waste to the live grass) and it performed much better than the one I got from the rental company.  If I run it one more time, it will have paid for itself.  Your results may vary but I am happy with its performance!

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This is the best yard machine you'll ever buy
*by E***B on October 18, 2021*

So, I purchased this item after my boss told me about it. 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 from the local rental place. I figured if I get 2 uses out of it and destroy it, I'm ahead of the game. Plus, I could use it at my convenience and not have to worry about returning it. 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.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Does a good job - worth the extra money
*by M***. on September 18, 2020*

So I started with the Greenworks dethatcher because it was cheaper, a neighbor said it was good enough, and others gave it great reviews. Had a problem with the assembly and availability issues led me to try the Sun Joe instead. While the SJ is a bit more money, the materials and design issue I had with the other unit were not an issue with the SJ. In both cases, I wish the machine had a on/off switch and then a deadman lever that I could hold with either/both hands (like a mower). Between futzing with the cord and such, I'd let go of the handle with my right hand. So I'd have to hold in the button and pull the trigger to get going. It'd be safer and easier to operate to have both hands on the handle and use a pull lever to engage the unit. Not a show stopper, but something to consider. This unit did a great job (!) chewing up the thatch and many others have offered nice reviews. Didn't have to run over anything twice or three times. So I won't discuss that. I will add that dethatching the whole yard was finished in maybe 30 minutes versus the raking I've done in the past (many hours). 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. What remains a pain is cleaning up the thatch. The unit doesn't really save any time there. The bag that comes with the unit is awfully small. I'm not sure why they even bother with it. Some other reviewers mentioned running over the refuse with the mover. I found the mower gets filled pretty fast in the past when I raked the thatch. I tended to prefer the rake to a tarp method unless the thatch is really fluffy. The SJ got up even more material (esp. dried out moss), so the mower filled too fast. Worse, the mower made a LOT of dust in the air, making a mess along with some breathing concerns (fortunately it was breezy). And, the mower didn't do a good job of picking up bonus items like acorns. You have to set the mower somewhat lower than I like to use on the grass to pick up the detritus. So, the grass ended up being extra short, which is its own thing. So after a good test, I decided to bag the mower approach. Instead, I used a lawn sweeper that I got to avoid bending over to pick up leaves. It didn't have much more capacity than the mower, but it didn't create a huge dust storm. It also tended to pick up the twigs, acorns and other heavier items the mower whiffed on. It proved a better choice than the mower. My two cents...

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by O***O on October 13, 2022*

Funcional máquina para principiantes, muy buen costo beneficio! Gracias por su atención.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Sun Joe 12-Amp Lawn Dethatcher & Scarifier w/ 8-Gal Bag & Air Boost Tech, 13 Inch, Black
- Southwire Outdoor Extension Cord, 100 Ft, 12 gauge 3 prong, Heavy Duty, SJTW Cord, Yellow, 2589
- Bayco KW-110 Cord Reel, Orange

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