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Sun Joe CJ601E Electric Wood Chipper/Shredder, 14-Amp, 16:1 Reduction, Green
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Brand | Sun Joe |
Power Source | Corded Electric |
Material | Plastic |
Color | Green |
Style | Chipper |
Item Weight | 25.36 Pounds |
Cutting Width | 1.5 Inches |
Operation Mode | Automatic |
Product Dimensions | 19"D x 17"W x 27"H |
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- Questions, Text 563563 to chat directly with a Sun Joe expert
- POWERFUL: 14 amp motor effectively chips and shreds branches up to 1. 5-inches thick. No load speed is 4300 rpm
- MULCHING: Ideal for turning branches and twigs into nutrient-rich garden mulch, reducing your yard waste up to 1/16th its original size
- PORTABLE: 6-inch wheels for easy portability
- SAFETY HOPPER: Locking knob prevents the motor from operating when opened
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Easy to assemble | 4.5 | 4.7 | 4.4 | 4.6 |
Safety Features | 4.4 | 3.6 | — | 4.5 |
Maneuverability | 4.4 | 4.4 | — | 4.5 |
Sturdiness | — | 4.3 | 4.1 | — |
Easy to use | — | — | 4.1 | 4.2 |
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power source | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Electric | Corded Electric |
material | Plastic | na | Alloy Steel | Wood |
cutting width | 1.5 inches | 13 inches | 11 inches | 7 inches |
operation mode | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
weight | 25.36 pounds | 20 pounds | 55 pounds | 23.1 pounds |
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From the manufacturer
Snow Joe + Sun Joe
Snow Joe + Sun Joe specialize in developing innovative outdoor tools to keep your home looking beautiful throughout the year, whether the snow is falling or the Sun is shining. Our expansive line of outdoor power equipment, which includes manual, cordless, and electric tools such as lawn mowers, trimmers, tillers, and snow blowers, aims to simplify your yard routine to make it quick and easy to get your outdoor chores done.
Chip Away!
Create Mulch Quick and Easy.
Chipper Joe generates speeds of up to 4,300 revolutions per minute, making quick work out of the brush, leaves and branches crowding your lawn. Chipper Joe effectively chips and shreds wooden sticks and limbs up to 1.5-inches thick.
Quickly turn your yard debris into nutrient-rich garden mulch and do your part to reduce, reuse and recycle with the Sun Joe Chipper Joe electric chipper/shredder. The minimized wood chips are perfect for use as garden mulch around your trees and flower beds.
- Powerful 14 amp motor effectively chips and shreds branches up to 1.5-inches thick
- Safety hopper with locking knob prevents the motor from operating when opened
- Compact design with 6-inch wheels for easy portability
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Powerful 14 Amp MotorChipper Joe is powered by a 14-amp motor generating speeds of up to 4,300 RPM to make quick work of the brush, leaves and branches on your lawn. |
Safety FeaturesFeaturing a safety hopper locking knob to prevent the motor from operating when opened and a reset button in the event the chipper is overloaded. |
16:1 Reduction RatioQuickly turn your yard debris into nutrient-rich garden mulch. Effectively chips and shreds wooden sticks and limbs up to 1.5-inches thick. |
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Product information
Brand | Sun Joe |
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Power Source | Corded Electric |
Material | Plastic |
Color | Green |
Style | Chipper |
Item Weight | 25.36 Pounds |
Cutting Width | 1.5 Inches |
Operation Mode | Automatic |
Product Dimensions | 19"D x 17"W x 27"H |
Item Weight | 25.4 pounds |
Manufacturer | Sun Joe |
ASIN | B007VX11O8 |
Country of Origin | China |
Item model number | CJ601E |
Customer Reviews |
4.0 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #154,321 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden) #95 in Wood Chippers, Shredders, & Mulchers |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
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Product Description
Quickly turn your yard debris into nutrient-rich garden mulch and do your part to reduce, reuse and recycle with the Sun Joe Chipper Joe electric chipper/shredder. Powered by a robust 14-amp motor, the CJ601E electric wood chipper and shredder generates speeds of up to 4,300 revolutions per minute, making quick work out of the brush, leaves and branches overcrowding your lawn. Designed for light-duty jobs, this wood chipper effectively chips and shreds wooden sticks and limbs up to 1.5-inches thick, reducing your yard waste up to 1/16th its original size. The minimized wood chips resulting from Chipper Joe’s efforts are perfect for use as garden mulch around your trees and flower beds. Easy to assemble and virtually maintenance free, the Chipper Joe electric chipper and shredder is ready to go when you are. Just plug it in and instantly start chipping! Unlike gas-powered tools, the electric-powered Chipper Joe means you don’t have to deal with smoke, fumes, unpredictable starters and costly tune-ups. The CJ601E also features a safety stop that automatically engages when the hopper is opened. The Chipper Joe electric wood chipper/shredder is ETL-approved and backed by a full two-year warranty.
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Customers like the portability and ease of assembly of the lawn mower. For example, they mention it's light enough to cart around and easy to move around. That said, some complain about the jams. Opinions are mixed on quality, size, chipping, and performance.
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Customers generally like the value of the lawn mower. They mention that it is a good value, cheap, and easy to store. Some appreciate the overall performance for such a low price. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...This is a great unit if you prefer to make your own mulch and at a great price! Another toy for the garden." Read more
"...I like the quality of the chips this machine makes, and knowing what chips I am putting in the garden as mulch...." Read more
"...], but this one is not only cheaper, in my opinion it is better too!..." Read more
"...A good value!" Read more
Customers find the lawn mower easy to assemble. They say it's simple, repairable, and makes easy work of branches and twigs. They also say the instruction manual is well put together and manageable. Customers also mention that the tool is convenient and a great tool for beginners.
"...As far as assembly you only need to attach the wheels and stand. Easy to do and doesn't take long at all...." Read more
"...Installation is simple and quick (can even do without user manual)- Device weighs very little (is very light weight)cons:-..." Read more
"...So, all in all, exactly the right tool for the purpose advertised; simple, repairable (parts are online at the mfg.). A good value!" Read more
"...It is a great price and came quickly and was easy to set up. Excellent...." Read more
Customers find the lawn mower easy to move around and use. They say it's light enough to cart around and carry up and down the basement stairs. Customers also say it is easy to maneuver and rolls across the lawn. Overall, they say it works well for light duty use and the wheels are a big plus.
"...Also less pulling the branches out of the hands.It is very light weight, and in my opinion does not even need wheels!..." Read more
"...of cake (it's really just the wheels and handle) and it's nice and light weight so carrying it around isn't to much of a chore...." Read more
"...Yes, many of its components are plastic, but that means that it is light enough that I (an average woman) am able to haul Sun Joe around my entire..." Read more
"...comes out are of pretty good size and consistency, and it's light enough to haul around even without using the wheels...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the lawn mower. Some mention that it operates very well on small objects, the wheels work well, and the motor does well. However, others say that it does not perform well, the manufacturer seems to be incompetent, and it stalled a few times.
"...I also found it works great for cones up to an inch or so which is a bonus because they never really compost on their own and they add a nice red..." Read more
"...I find the machine works much better with new, sharp blades. When the blades are new, the branches will more or less auto feed into the chute...." Read more
"...The tolerances are so close that this renders the unit inoperable. This thing is simply built too lightly where it counts...." Read more
"...Motor rotates pretty fast, resulting in cleaner cuts, and finer mulch!- Works perfectly without overheating; motor stays hand warm-..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the lawn mower. Some mention it's nice and light weight, and it mulches pinecones very nicely. However, others say that the quality control needs to be better, and the product is unique and fits a specific niche for yard work. Some say that they received a lawn mower with a cracked hopper.
"...Update: 6/4/13 it happened to me this past weekend: a blade broke after two hours but that's still over 12 hours of actual use...." Read more
"...The blades still seem sharp, but I did buy an extra replacement set since all reviews say they dull quickly which I can see happening...." Read more
"...Once for the motor that just died. The second time the plastic feeder chute cracked, causing the wood to misfeed and jam the motor...." Read more
"...was a piece of cake (it's really just the wheels and handle) and it's nice and light weight so carrying it around isn't to much of a chore...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the chipping of the lawn mower. Some mention that it makes finer chips than what they see from arborists' chippers, and amazing how much quality mulch it makes in a short amount of time. The blades looked to be in great shape, while others say that both of the blades have severely chipped. The chipper doesn't chop up twigs very well, and jams up quite often. Additionally, different wood chips behave differently as you feed it through, and some small chips will fly at your face.
"...This electric chipper is much quieter, drops the chips down into a utility bin I put below the discharge chute, and will chip up most everything I..." Read more
"...Motor rotates pretty fast, resulting in cleaner cuts, and finer mulch!- Works perfectly without overheating; motor stays hand warm-..." Read more
"...Gloves are a must when feeding branches. Some (small) chips will fly at your face, so safety glasses are too...." Read more
"...The mulch that came out was also pretty good quality and size. However, after a few more twigs, it suddenly stopped working...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the size of the lawn mower. Some mention that it works ok for small branches and twigs, while others say that the hopper is pretty small and limits the size that can be processed.
"...It can struggle a bit on larger sticks, even though they fit easily through the hole...." Read more
"...and position of the legs and discharge shoot, there is not quite enough room to fit a large plastic tote (like RubberMaid or similar)...." Read more
"...It works fantastic on straight limbs but with those with twists or off shoots, it takes more work to make it a size that will fit in the chute...." Read more
"...And the slot is too small to get many leaves through at a time even if you could dump them in...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the jams in the lawn mower. They mention that it jams a lot when they get it above 1 inch in, and overheats. The leaves jam up the shoot, and the machine jams on the larger branches. The chipper does become jammed if you try to put larger limbs into it, and sometimes a jam will trigger the house circuit breaker.
"...When I try to go to the 1.5" twig, it inevitably jams up and turns itself off, necessitating opening the entire unit up to remove the offending..." Read more
"...claims he can do up to 1 1/2 inch diameter branches I found that it jams a lot when you get it above 1 inch in diameter...." Read more
"...Near the end of the session branches began to jam. I opened the unit to discover that the feed chute had shattered inside the shredder...." Read more
"...feed it a branch that was a little bigger than 1.5", and sure enough it jammed; but, once I cleared that, and sticking to stuff of the correct size..." Read more
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Update 6/24/13 First, excellent customer service that took care of my issues. Second, the blades are double edged so that they can be used twice before sharpening. They don't stay sharp long, especially with dry stuff. Even an hour or so can dull the blade. If the material starts turning more towards sawdust then 1/2 inch chips it's time to turn or sharpen the blades.
Update: 6/4/13 it happened to me this past weekend: a blade broke after two hours but that's still over 12 hours of actual use. It also damaged the aluminum housing (not exactly sure what it's called) that works with the chipping. It took a couple of calls but I did finally reach a customer service representitive. She is sending out a new housing under warranty but the blades are considered "normal wear and tear". I have put this through a lot of use and the blades have taken a beating so I feel this still makes this a great purchase for me. The warranty is two years so I have another year if anything else breaks.
Update: 3/17/13 I was out again today chipping up winter debris and a few limbs from trimming. It still works like a charm. This included Maple, Pine, and Fur. I have literally ran this thing at least 10 hours of running time on at least 5 different occasions, creating at least five 30 gallon containers full of mulch. Do the math, this thing has more than paid for itself.
Personally, I did not expect much from this knowing that any equipment in this price range is doom to failure. And I didn't expect much from the company to back it up just like the Lowes pressure washer I bought. But it has worked albeit with some patience and great care. To reiterate, it does not do leaves or green needles very well. But quarter to three quarter inch stock it does well and makes some great looking mulch.
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Every year we have leftovers from pruning and raking up leaves. An old lawn mower has worked great for grinding up the leaves and small twigs but I've never resolved handling the larger limbs except having them hauled off with the yard waste. I was tempted to spend up to $1,000 but couldn't justify spending that much. So I searched out the lower end knowing you get what you pay for. But the Sun Joe Electric Wood Chipper/Shredder turned out to be a great buy!
It literally will chip away limbs up to 1 1/2 inches in diameter. Limbs that are 3/4 inch or less go right through. Anything larger has to be worked or they can get wedged and stop the blade. When you open the chipper to clear a clogged piece (I say when because you will) you will see how it works and it will give you a good idea how to turn the bigger limbs as you work them through.
I also found it works great for cones up to an inch or so which is a bonus because they never really compost on their own and they add a nice red color to the mulch. I made a little chute out of an old detergent jug to make it easier to dump the cones in (duct taped it on for its first try...). For leaves a chute would be helpful too but I am going to continue to use my lawn mower for the leaves, you really have to work the leaves through. It does come with a plastic feed stick but mine broke along the seam after trying to push some clogged leaves. I will test the support/warranty on that but I found sticks work just as well if not better.
A few tips: Limbs, especially over a quarter inch or so should be trimmed. They don't need to be straight but any Y branches or leftover nubs can cause it to bind. Anything over 3/4 inches will bind if you try to run it through. I found pausing a bit and turning the larger limbs helps keep them from binding.
I did a pile of limbs about 4 x 2 x 2 feet in about half an hour from 1/4 inch to 1 1/2 . It is relatively loud; your neighbors will definitely know you are out doing something. But not as loud as a gas unit and doesn't smell. In fact, I love the smell of chipped fresh wood.
The steel blades are bolted to a steel plate and shouldn't break off. They do work against an aluminum housing which seems pretty sturdy. I guess time will tell how long it and the motor will last. As far as assembly you only need to attach the wheels and stand. Easy to do and doesn't take long at all.
This is a great unit if you prefer to make your own mulch and at a great price! Another toy for the garden.
As for as chipping wood, this little machine does a good job with mainly straight branches about 1 inch or less. It chipped larger branches, up to the max 1.5 inches, but I could tell the machine was going to stall out so I backed off the feeding of the branch and worked it through in small bites. I like the size of the wood chips and will use them as mulch in the garden. Small twigs are too much a pain to feed into this machine, and they basically go straight through anyway.
I have a larger 5 HP gas chipper, so I will just save smaller twigs and throw them by the handful into the leaf chute of the gas shredder. That will go much faster. However, my gas chipper is getting hard to start, is very loud, and blows chips out like a jet engine. This electric chipper is much quieter, drops the chips down into a utility bin I put below the discharge chute, and will chip up most everything I need. Branches too large for this machine will end up as firewood. Overall, I am more impressed with the Sun Joe chipper than I expected.
UPDATE: 2018-06-06 Customer service sent me out the replacement parts that were damaged, and included a few extra new chipping blades for all my trouble. That was a nice surprise and most welcome. 5 stars for customer service.
UPDATE: 2018-09-30 I have chipped enough wood on this machine to have paid for itself - compared to the price of buying bagged wood chips at the big box stores. I find the machine works much better with new, sharp blades. When the blades are new, the branches will more or less auto feed into the chute. After a couple of hours chipping the blades get dull, When I have to push the branches through the chute, I turn the blades to the other side. I like the quality of the chips this machine makes, and knowing what chips I am putting in the garden as mulch. Rather than burning these small branches, I chip them up and dump them in the garden. However, if you consider the value of your time chipping the wood, it would be much easier and perhaps cheaper just to buy gas of wood chips at the store. Also, I find it a total waste of time to try chipping/shredding anything like leaves. It would take forever with this small opening chute and even then it does not shred leaves very good, IMHO. So, I still have need of my 5hp gas chipper/shredder with the much larger feed chute for the piles of leaves in the fall. But, like I said, I am past the point of chipping where I needed this machine to pay for itself so everything now is just a bonus. Overall, very happy with this purchase and Sun Joe customer support.
UPDATE: 2020-04-08 Blades are dull and need to be replaced. Amazon does not carry these replacement blades CJ601E-RBLD anymore. Nobody sells these blades locally. Went to the Sun Joe website and they don't list them for sale. Submitted an inquire to Sun Joe customer support and they will send out replacement blades under warranty. That is fantastic, but my warranty is over in a couple of months and I wonder if I will be able to get replacement blades in the future? This is a good little chipper when blades are sharp, but we need a source for replacement blades because the blades do wear out with use.
END OF WARRANTY UPDATE: In the end, my chipper was replaced twice under warranty. Once for the motor that just died. The second time the plastic feeder chute cracked, causing the wood to misfeed and jam the motor. 5 stars for customer service for replacing the broken units under warranty without giving me a hassle. I feel I got my money's worth out of this chipper, but it definitely is not made to last a long time. I am on my third chipper in 2 years and where I live, we are under snow for 6 months of the year and the chipper was never used. If you are prepared to write this unit off at the end of the warranty period, I think you will be pleased with what it can do. But, based on my experience, I doubt that you could expect much service life beyond the warranty period.
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It was easy to put together and get started with very clear instructions. It is lightweight and may not last for years and years, but for price and performance it’s definitely worth it.