Sun Joe Wood Chipper Review 15 AMP Electric

Sun Joe CJ603E 15-Amp 1.7-Inch Cutting Diameter Electric Silent Wood Chipper/Shredder amzn.to/3kUy1m0
I bought this inexpensive wood chipper a couple of years ago to help do some yard cleanup and wanted to share some pros and cons about this unit. The Sun Joewood chipper is great for chipping up small branches that you've pruned or have fallen from trees(up to 1.7 inches in diameter), but sometimes the pieces end up being more like wood chunks than wood chips.
I originally bought a gas powered wood chipper/shredder(Similar to this Landworks Mini Wood Chipper Shredder Mulcher Heavy Duty 7HP 212cc Compact Design 3" Inch Max Capacity amzn.to/3iopCFP ) that could handle 3 inch diameter branches, but ended up returning it after the UPS guy dropped it and broke it as he was delivering(I watched it all go down). After having to ship that unit back for a refund it kind of left a bad taste in my mouth so I decided to purchase something less expensive.
I only have a 1/3 of an acre so the Sun Joe wood chipper is sufficient for my needs and basic yard cleanup. If I owned more land I would invest in a larger unit like the one I listed above.
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Sun Joe CJ603E 15-Amp 1.7-Inch Cutting Diameter Electric Silent Wood Chipper/Shredder amzn.to/3kUy1m0
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[@LucasMasonJarred]

Sun Joe CJ603E 15-Amp 1.7-Inch Cutting Diameter Electric Silent Wood Chipper/Shredder amzn.to/3kUy1m0

[@zimmermanlandscape9287]

Last time I rented a wood chipper for a day it cost $100. Features included a diesel engine and a 6” diameter branch capacity

[@zimmermanlandscape9287]

I turned a window of brush 100’ long 20’ wide and 10’ high into a half a pickup load of chips

[@zimmermanlandscape9287]

Actually 100 was the discount I got for having it back by lunchtime

[@chrissy1088]

Good demonstration, I've been considering this model; I have about 0.5 acres and I agree, no point in getting a more expensive model.

[@07slowbalt]

I appreciate the honest review from a man that gets it. Clearly not trying to under or oversell it and just lays the facts down of its capabilities. With that being said i have a decent collection of sunjoe products knowing they appear to be made like garbage but yet they still perform quite well for me. My 2200psi powerwasher is on its 4th-year now and ive abused it as if it was a commercial unit. Powerwashed my entire home (2 story) over the course of 2 days including the sidewalk, driveway, deck, gutters, siding. Powerwashed countless vehicles, and even in slightly above freezing weather to knockoff salt from the undercarriage. I even used it to aid in stripping bark off a cedar tree i cut down to make an epoxy bench. The surface cleaner works for it but i find it to be slower. I have a 18" chainsaw that has plenty of power to cut some decent 12"+ logs up and thats on its 4th year and still kicking. I recently bought a pole saw and am excited to try that out. Now im eyeing up this lil shredder as a light duty cleanup tool. I have 1.2 acres and a ton of underbrush to remove and i think this could help with that. I have some bigger trees that need to be removed and i understand this wont be big enough but im ok with that. Im not rich and like saving a buck when i can but till i can afford a nicer unit ill make due with what i have. Again thanks for the review it helps more than you know.

[@LucasMasonJarred]

Thanks man. Yeah I hear you, I would love to have a more powerful gas powered unit too, but the sun Joe unit was cheap and got the job I needed done.

[@noragracefergason5357]

Hello. Thanks for the excellent renew!!

[@synthesizerisking2886]

Excellent demonstration!!!!!!!!!! I have 1/3 acre too!!!!! I might buy this one after your review……thanks

[@leamercatwild3354]

Excellent demonstration, just what i needed to see, thanks.

[@LucasMasonJarred]

Glad to hear, thanks!

[@glennwoodward8293]

Thanks for the review. I would still wear ear protection tbh... oh slots to hold my beers! Sold!

[@LucasMasonJarred]

Great idea for the beers!

[@matthewsalvador9783]

Your right it does sound like a vacuum… I bursted laughing when I heard it munchin on the sticks lol it reminded me of the angry beavers show lol thanks I subscribe

[@r5LgxTbQ]

looks perfect for what I need it for, thanks for the review

[@LucasMasonJarred]

Mine still going strong a few years since I purchased. Glad to help.

[@Addlestone_]

Thank you for making this video. I very much appreciate it!

[@LucasMasonJarred]

Glad it was helpful! My unit still works, but I don’t use it much.

[@joed1978]

This helped me. Thanks Lucas.

[@LucasMasonJarred]

Hi Joe, Thanks for letting me know! Sometimes I hesitate to make content that’s not strictly gardening or growing mushrooms because of KZbin’s algorithm. Glad I made this one!

[@thebelieversplace]

You said that it does not make a lot of noise, but I had to turn my volume down. Oh man. LOL 🙂

[@nathanhaggith2263]

Good video, thanks. I need something a bit bigger.

[@mikegiovanoli3285]

Thank you for this demo. Have you ever tried running the chips back through for a second grind?

[@LucasMasonJarred]

Thanks. Yeah I tried and got some slightly smaller chunks.

[@douglashart5059]

Thanks for the video! I just got this unit. Do you feel it only chips out dried branches versus wet/green wood?

[@LucasMasonJarred]

Leaves usually clog it up. It’s really helpful to chip green wood with some dried stuff mixed in.

[@priayief]

@@LucasMasonJarred If it helps, I've had mine for about 5 years. I haven't used it for the last 3 years. Gathering dust in my shed. Decided to give it a re-try today and changed the blades. I found it quite slow and finicky. Doesn't like even the slightest wet wood or flimsy twigs. And yes, leaves will clog it up very quickly so be careful to remove any leaves from branches before chipping.

[@LucasMasonJarred]

@@priayief yeah it's a lot of work to chip wood with this unit, good for a light cleanup in a residential neighborhood where you're unable to burn and don't want to invest in a larger unit.

[@69ChevyGarage]

Sad part is that there is really no in-between option. Its either this $159 unit or a $600 unit unless you can find a used one. Unfortunately for me in Florida we have huge 15 foot palm frons with thick 4"+ at the base, so I am going with a gas chipper. thanks for the review

[@LucasMasonJarred]

Glad it was helpful. I totally agree.

[@faisha123]

I haven't seen this for less than $175.00 in the few weeks that I've been looking.

[@LucasMasonJarred]

Yeah, I bought mine like 4 years ago on sale on Amazon. Still works great.

[@LucasMasonJarred]

Some day I'll get a bigger unit!

[@mazlosoutdooradventures8594]

I seen a bunch of reviews everyone else likes it mine I just got it sucks the pieces of mulch are huge,everything I put in it, chunks

[@LucasMasonJarred]

@@mazlosoutdooradventures8594 yeah I like it for tree branch trimmings and such but it doesn't make great chips, mostly chunks.

[@OldTimerGarden]

Think I'll just save the money by just burning my limbs. I can't find any videos that demonstrate these machines on green Leland cypress limbs. I'm allowed to burn brush piles in my area.

[@LucasMasonJarred]

Yeah, if you can burn then you’re good.

[@faisha123]

My problem is that when I considered a gas, 3 inch one, most comments on EVERY $600.00 unit said that it really only works at up to 2 inches...so I ordered this one since it was only 199.99.

[@LucasMasonJarred]

Yeah, everything over 2 inches ends up being fire wood.

[@faisha123]

@@LucasMasonJarred Do you know how to open hopper?

[@LucasMasonJarred]

I don’t know how to, never opened it before.

[@goldengirls0125]

Hello. I noticed all limbs are straight and no leaves . I have a type of oak tree with limbs that have smaller limbs and leaves attached . I wonder if i will have to strip all the small branches and leaves off first. I wonder if it breaks within the 2 year period if they make you ship the old unit back first. Is there any maintenance that you know of like oiling or sharpening blades? Thanks so much for your advice

[@LucasMasonJarred]

This unit clogs up with leaves and pine needles. Works best with wood that is dead.

[@goldengirls0125]

@@LucasMasonJarred Thats what im gathering . Thanks for quick reply.

[@ImFatigued]

He put the first stick in, and I said, "Nope!"

[@jasonforger7575]

Just got this and have to say it is very easy to put together and is also very sturdy. BUT, it’s performance is disappointing. I question weather it would actually last three years of summer use. It clogged on the out-feed a couple of times with some flimsy material bunching up in the throat. Also is slow. Definitely takes longer to chip/chunk the trimmings from a bush than it does to trim.

[@LucasMasonJarred]

Yeah I don’t really like chipping up anything with leaves or needles on it because it clogs, although I’ve used gas chippers that clog easily from leaves too. Pretty easy to unclog with a stick from underneath.

[@LucasMasonJarred]

Sun Joe CJ603E 15-Amp 1.7-Inch Cutting Diameter Electric Silent Wood Chipper/Shredder amzn.to/3fcOvTv

[@synthesizerisking2886]

Are there any units in the $250 and $350 range that are faster and more powerful?

[@LucasMasonJarred]

Thanks! The cheapest gas I found was $500 and that was over 3 years ago.

[@myroztoprozanski5824]

I can't hear your video.

[@kddemsey3538]

The motors go out after about 3 years.. even faster of you dont open it up , and blow out the crap that the vents suck in ..just saying buy an exteded 5 yr replacement warranty from Sunjoe is all, and keep "all" the pruchase info. , becuse the people in customer service overseas will lie like hell as to try and deny your warranty and hope you go just away... They stalled me for 6 months saying they had no replacemets until I learned otherwise... Why? you may ask,.. because it's their job to screw you.