Our research indicates that this Sun Joe 13" 12-Amp Electric Lawn Dethatcher is $34 lower (23% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting at $159 at the time of this posting.
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Our research indicates that this Sun Joe 13" 12-Amp Electric Lawn Dethatcher is $34 lower (23% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting at $159 at the time of this posting.
This is lower than the last time this item was part of a Frontpage Deal.
About this product:
Comes with a 2-year warranty.
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Model: Sun Joe AJ801E 12-Amp 13-Inch 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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No this is the old 801 model, probably clearing it out. I had one and it constantly lowered itself down, the height adjustment was very cheap and loose. It destroyed part of my lawn. The newer 798 model has a metal adjustment that looks more robust. $150 right now on amazon, holding out for it to go on sale.
The 798 according to the specs doesn't go as low either, it stops at 0" above the ground (which is the height I used anyway) instead of like 1/2 inch below. So even if it lowers itself, it isn't going to do as much damage. I guess when using the scarifier it would be nice to be able to go lower, I did use that on the lowest setting, but that's not something you use as much as the detatcher and it looks like the teeth on that blade are larger on the new one, so I think it ends up being the same.
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I assume this is the new model? Is it better than the old one?
No this is the old 801 model, probably clearing it out. I had one and it constantly lowered itself down, the height adjustment was very cheap and loose. It destroyed part of my lawn. The newer 798 model has a metal adjustment that looks more robust. $150 right now on amazon, holding out for it to go on sale.
The 798 according to the specs doesn't go as low either, it stops at 0" above the ground (which is the height I used anyway) instead of like 1/2 inch below. So even if it lowers itself, it isn't going to do as much damage. I guess when using the scarifier it would be nice to be able to go lower, I did use that on the lowest setting, but that's not something you use as much as the detatcher and it looks like the teeth on that blade are larger on the new one, so I think it ends up being the same.
No this is the old 801 model, probably clearing it out. I had one and it constantly lowered itself down, the height adjustment was very cheap and loose. It destroyed part of my lawn. The newer 798 model has a metal adjustment that looks more robust. $150 right now on amazon, holding out for it to go on sale.
The 798 according to the specs doesn't go as low either, it stops at 0" above the ground (which is the height I used anyway) instead of like 1/2 inch below. So even if it lowers itself, it isn't going to do as much damage. I guess when using the scarifier it would be nice to be able to go lower, I did use that on the lowest setting, but that's not something you use as much as the detatcher and it looks like the teeth on that blade are larger on the new one, so I think it ends up being the same.
Mine was delivered missing pieces from Amazon. I could rig it to make it keep height (some of the time) but quickly just boxed it up and dropped of for return at UPS store. This thing is very cheaply made.
I bought this last year and it's been great. I've done my lawn twice and used the scarifier about a month ago. I even lent it to 2 of of my neighbors. No issues at all and I really couldn't be any happier. It was exactly what I was looking for. Here is a video comparison with the Greenworks. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kWCvaj6UAZE
I have this and have used it for a few hours with no problem. Loaned it to my neighbor last year and he used it for about 4-5 hours and loved how well it worked to get the thatch up from his neglected yard. It's a beast and well made and we've not had any issues with it.
Too bad these weren't sold widely between 1979 and 1990. The Irish could've really used one of these DeThatchers and would've made it very easy for them instead of more elaborate and difficult path they had to undertake.
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The 798 according to the specs doesn't go as low either, it stops at 0" above the ground (which is the height I used anyway) instead of like 1/2 inch below. So even if it lowers itself, it isn't going to do as much damage. I guess when using the scarifier it would be nice to be able to go lower, I did use that on the lowest setting, but that's not something you use as much as the detatcher and it looks like the teeth on that blade are larger on the new one, so I think it ends up being the same.
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The 798 according to the specs doesn't go as low either, it stops at 0" above the ground (which is the height I used anyway) instead of like 1/2 inch below. So even if it lowers itself, it isn't going to do as much damage. I guess when using the scarifier it would be nice to be able to go lower, I did use that on the lowest setting, but that's not something you use as much as the detatcher and it looks like the teeth on that blade are larger on the new one, so I think it ends up being the same.
The 798 according to the specs doesn't go as low either, it stops at 0" above the ground (which is the height I used anyway) instead of like 1/2 inch below. So even if it lowers itself, it isn't going to do as much damage. I guess when using the scarifier it would be nice to be able to go lower, I did use that on the lowest setting, but that's not something you use as much as the detatcher and it looks like the teeth on that blade are larger on the new one, so I think it ends up being the same.
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Seems hard to get parts for the AJ798 or AJ805, while AJ801 seems to have more on Sun Joe website and eBay.
For prepping ground for seed, not really.
It can definitely tear up your lawn if not careful!
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