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Sun Joe 13" 12-Amp Electric Lawn Dethatcher w/ Scarifier & Collection Bag

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Amazon has Sun Joe 13" 12-Amp Electric Lawn Dethatcher w/ Scarifier & Collection Bag (AJ801E) on sale for $116. Shipping is free.

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Amazon has Sun Joe 13" 12-Amp Electric Lawn Dethatcher w/ Scarifier & Collection Bag (AJ801E) on sale for $116. Shipping is free.

Walmart also has Sun Joe 13" 12-Amp Electric Lawn Dethatcher w/ Scarifier & Collection Bag (AJ801E) on sale for $116. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member Studly for finding this deal.

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Written by oceanlake
  • About this deal:
    • 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.
  • About this store:
    • Amazon offers free returns for this item. You can return the item for any reason in new and unused condition: no shipping charges.
    • Don't have Amazon Prime? Students can get a free 6-Month Amazon Prime trial with free 2-day shipping, unlimited video streaming & more.
    • If you're not a student, there's also a free 1-Month Amazon Prime trial available.

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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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drinkingbird
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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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Apr 08, 2022 12:37 AM
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Studly
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I assume this is the new model? Is it better than the old one?
Apr 08, 2022 01:41 AM
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Quote from Studly :
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.
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Quote from drinkingbird :
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.
Good info, thanks!
Apr 08, 2022 09:14 AM
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MCG23Apr 08, 2022 09:14 AM
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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.
Apr 08, 2022 02:02 PM
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RussMooreApr 08, 2022 02:02 PM
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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
Apr 08, 2022 04:04 PM
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SonicTronApr 08, 2022 04:04 PM
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Have this exact model, have used it two seasons now front and back lawn only about 2500 sqft. If it stopped working today it was still worth the cost.
Apr 08, 2022 04:25 PM
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bestisfreeApr 08, 2022 04:25 PM
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Is this powerful enough to work on lawn on clay soil?

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Apr 08, 2022 04:45 PM
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BrounohApr 08, 2022 04:45 PM
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I almost pulled the trigger on the AJ798 or AJ805 but ended up going for this AJ801 because of parts availability.

Seems hard to get parts for the AJ798 or AJ805, while AJ801 seems to have more on Sun Joe website and eBay.
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s33kerApr 08, 2022 07:42 PM
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Quote from bestisfree :
Is this powerful enough to work on lawn on clay soil?
For removing thatch, yes
For prepping ground for seed, not really.
It can definitely tear up your lawn if not careful!
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nickkramApr 08, 2022 07:45 PM
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Anyone have experience with these on St. Augustine? My grass grows well but I have some thin areas where there it doesn't grow as thick.
Apr 08, 2022 07:47 PM
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paul86Apr 08, 2022 07:47 PM
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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.
Apr 08, 2022 07:54 PM
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RussMooreApr 08, 2022 07:54 PM
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Quote from SonicTron :
Have this exact model, have used it two seasons now front and back lawn only about 2500 sqft. If it stopped working today it was still worth the cost.
Did you happen to wash it or hose it off before it died? They get water in them but if you stand them on end, motor side up, it will drain out.
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SonicTronApr 08, 2022 08:01 PM
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Quote from RussMoore :
Did you happen to wash it or hose it off before it died? They get water in them but if you stand them on end, motor side up, it will drain out.
Oh it still works, literally used it 3 days ago. It hasn't died, I was just saying even if it died I already got my money's worth out of it.
Apr 08, 2022 08:03 PM
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kungFu-masterApr 08, 2022 08:03 PM
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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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SantoGoldApr 08, 2022 08:25 PM
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What is great about this one? I bought a Greenworks one last year and currently, it is the same price.

Greenworks 14-Inch 10 Amp Corded Dethatcher 27022 [amazon.com]

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