Tines rake out, blades slice in · review
Sun Joe’s larger model adds a scarifier blade reel, a 13-amp motor and a 15-inch path for $10 more than the AJ801E.
The AJ805E has 13 amps against 12, 15 inches against 12.6, and a scarifier reel. The weight is only 0.1 pound higher.
The listing shares its 19,316 ratings with the AJ801E, so they do not tell you about this size specifically.
Unplug the machine before changing a roller or clearing the tines, and use an outdoor-rated cord on a GFCI-protected outlet. Mark sprinkler heads and buried lines first: tines at working depth will catch them.
Same section, nearest cost — what else that money buys.
| Motor | 13 A corded |
|---|---|
| Working width | 15 in (38.1 cm) |
| Depth | 5 positions |
| Rollers | Dethatcher plus scarifier blade reel |
| Wheels | Four |
| Weight | 27.1 lb |
| Amazon reference | B08WJQPHRG |
For $10 more, the AJ805E is wider, stronger and includes a scarifier reel at virtually the same weight.
The listing we read calls it spacious but gives no volume.
8.0/ 10
Clearly the better Sun Joe for $10 more.
A small to medium lawn and a Sun Joe buyer.
Specifications: the Amazon.com listing, read from a US address. Live prices: Amazon.com, through Keepa. Every figure on this page names its source.
15 A copper, 3,300 RPM · 16 in path · 16 blades · 14.5-gal bag · 5 positions · flat-free wheels
A 16-inch 15-amp machine with a 14.5-gallon bag and flat-free wheels for $130. The listed 57.3 lb looks like a boxed weight.
Best for: A buyer who wants the Westinghouse bag for less.
≈ $130
13 A corded · 14 in path · 3 depth positions · quick-release rollers · push button · 28.7 lb
A 14-inch corded 2-in-1 from Greenworks with quick-release rollers, 3 depths and a 4.5 rating from 1,300 buyers.
Best for: A Greenworks owner with a small to medium lawn.
≈ $152
48V (2 × 24V 4.0Ah) · 15 in path · 3,600 RPM · 5 positions · 26 lb · 3-year warranty
The only cordless dethatcher here. It has two 24V batteries and a brushless motor, costs more than double the corded rivals and has 18 ratings.
Best for: A lawn too far from an outlet, or an existing Greenworks 24V owner.
≈ $380
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