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product_id: 4001310
title: "Sun Joe SDJ616 13-Amp Electric Leaf Mulcher/Shredder 13-Amp 16:1 Reduction Ratio, 8,000-RPM, Mulch up to 55-Gallons per Minute, Adjustable Control Dial"
brand: "sun joe"
price: "R14689"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/4001310-sun-joe-sdj616-13-amp-electric-leaf-mulcher-shredder-13
store_origin: ZA
region: South Africa
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# 13-Amp powerhouse motor Mulches 55 gallons/min, 16:1 reduction 8,000 RPM high-speed shredding Sun Joe SDJ616 13-Amp Electric Leaf Mulcher/Shredder 13-Amp 16:1 Reduction Ratio, 8,000-RPM, Mulch up to 55-Gallons per Minute, Adjustable Control Dial

**Brand:** sun joe
**Price:** R14689
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🍃 Mulch smarter, not harder — your yard’s new best friend!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Sun Joe SDJ616 13-Amp Electric Leaf Mulcher/Shredder 13-Amp 16:1 Reduction Ratio, 8,000-RPM, Mulch up to 55-Gallons per Minute, Adjustable Control Dial by sun joe
- **How much does it cost?** R14689 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/4001310-sun-joe-sdj616-13-amp-electric-leaf-mulcher-shredder-13)

## Best For

- sun joe enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted sun joe brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Lightweight & Portable:** Compact design with dust-reducing cooling system makes yard work cleaner and easier on the go.
- • **Precision Control Dial:** Adjust settings effortlessly for wet or dry debris—customized shredding every time.
- • **Power Through Yard Waste:** 13-Amp motor delivers relentless mulching power for a pristine lawn.
- • **Massive Mulching Capacity:** Transforms up to 55 gallons of leaves per minute into fine mulch, reducing waste by 94%.
- • **Clean & Convenient Disposal:** Directly attaches to leaf-bag-lined trash cans for hassle-free cleanup and zero mess.

## Overview

The Sun Joe SDJ616 is a high-performance corded electric leaf mulcher featuring a robust 13-amp motor and 8,000 RPM shredding speed. It efficiently mulches up to 55 gallons of leaves per minute, reducing yard waste to just 1/16th of its original size. With an adjustable control dial for wet or dry debris, a direct bag attachment system for easy disposal, and a lightweight, dust-reducing design, it’s engineered for professional-grade lawn care with effortless portability.

## Description

desertcart.com : Sun Joe SDJ616 13-Amp Electric Leaf Mulcher/Shredder 13-Amp 16:1 Reduction Ratio, 8,000-RPM, Mulch up to 55-Gallons per Minute, Adjustable Control Dial : Power Mulchers : Patio, Lawn & Garden

Review: Great for what it does and for the price! Does work with wet material, with limitations. - I had a whole bunch of weeds come up after the rains in the areas that were mulched. With intermittent rain, I could not get to them till last week, by which time they were all about 1½ feet tall! After pulling them out by the roots, I decided to use my Patriot Shredder to grind up this stuff. I have had the Patriot for several years, and it has been great for chipping and shredding broken branches and after pruning the hedges. It gets through dry and wet branches with ease, as long as I don't "choke" the machine with too much stuff at one go. Well, I put the fresh, long weeds through the top hopper, and it just would not suck the stuff down. I then used the chipper opening, and there was nothing coming out of the discharge chute. The machine bogged down and stopped. I found the entire flywheel, hammers, and chipper blade coated with wet green "mush". The machine just could not handle this stuff. It took me about an hour just to clean out the Patriot. I was looking for an alternative, so read some reviews, and decided to go with the SunJoe Shredder. Most reviews were negative regarding "wet" stuff, but I was willing to give it a try, especially with the price being less than $100.00. I used the cloth bag from my Patriot Chipper and it was a perfect fit! I would strongly recommend you use some sort of "cloth" bag. Plastic bags tend to get ripped if there are stems or twigs. Paper bags tend to rip when you are trying to secure them, and it is hard to get the right size. The elastic cord is very tight, and in the process of pulling the bags to fit around the bottom flange you will end up ripping the bag. The Patriot bag is a heavy gauge synthetic material and is "breathable" so as the bag fills up, air can be pushed out. The bag can also be reused for many years. The bag is expensive, about ½ the price of the shredder, but I think it would be worth the price if you are planning on doing a lot of shredding. It is available here on desertcart: http://www.desertcart.com/Patriot-Products-888000100-Shredder-Collection/dp/B004W5YKBE/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1437233760&sr=8-3&keywords=Patriot+Shredder. The bag has a cord which cinches the opening of the bag. The bag is an almost an exact fit for the bottom of this shredder. I hook one edge under the bungee cord, and then work my way around the bottom rim with the bag. Then I just cinch up the bag with the built in tie. The bag works well with dry or wet material. I already had the bag, so it wasn't an issue. This bag has held up for several years, chipping branches so should hold up with shredding leaves. If cost is an issue, I would suggest you look for other re-useable "cloth" bags. It makes it a lot easier to use this machine. Back to the review of this machine: I was apprehensive about how this would perform, but with care, and slow feeding, it ground up all the fresh weeds and stems without an issue. It does get clogged up after about 10 minutes. It is easy enough to stop the machine, and reach in from the top and scrape off the accumulated "mush" and push it down through the opening into the bag. It never tripped the circuit breaker, but I was careful about how much I put in. I filled up 4 bags of this mushy green ground up weeds, and all of it went straight into my composter! I changed the "string" on one side because it was becoming short. I wish they had put the blade that cuts the string our further, so that the string could reach a little wider in the hopper. As it is, there is about a ¾ inch gap between the end of the string and the sides of the hopper, and this is where stuff builds up. Not a big deal, but an annoyance. I am very pleased with the way this made short work of grinding up this wet stuff. As a bonus, it was ready for the compost! If you work within it's limitations, it is a great machine. I cannot vouch for it's longevity, but it has already been worth it. My only advise is to get a cloth bag, unless you really need to put stuff in paper bags for disposal. If you have a composter, you would not need to worry about disposal either. Guide to images (for some reason the order of the images changed after it was posted and I can't change the order, so follow the numbers to the right image): 5. Weeds growing in front of hedging - looks like tall grass 3. Sun Joe Shredder with Patriot cloth bag attached 1. Shredder, cart with weeds to be shredded. Please note the gloves, goggles, and ear protection - makes quite a bit of noise 2. String and internal blade that cuts string to length. The gap between the outside of the blade and the hopper is where stuff builds up 4. Size of shredded material. Note: one or two long stems get through unscathed 6. Composter with material from three cart loads of weeds (please refer to picture #3 for "one" cart load). Nice reduction in volume.
Review: Works Wonderfully! - The assembly was a whiz. Putting in new plastic shredding line is easy and new ones can be easily purchased on- line for relatively cheap. The box comes with a very good supply of them. The shredder operates in a similar manner to a weed whacker, but it is quadruple lined and more powerful. I have run my Sun Joe shredder for several hours this past fall and this winter and it is marvelous. I have shredded perhaps 20 packed garbage cans full of leaves, mostly dry ones, and maybe four cans of plant stems. My wildflower plant stems are pretty hard but the shredder gets through them! I go through more plastic line shredding stems than shredding leaves. With dry leaves, I can shred many garbage cans full of leaves before the line gets worn out. Wet leaves will kind of stick to the inside of the shredder and it is best to clean it out every several minutes, but it will still run. Don’t expect to machine to break any hard sticks, even small ones. Occasional small sticks will generally get through the shredder with minimal damage to the shredding lines. The machine is quite loud and it is wise to have good ear protection. Over all, it is a great investment for what it does. I put all of my shredded leaves and stems on my many flower beds!

## Features

- High-Performance Mulching: This electric leaf mulcher is a leaf shredder mulcher with a 13-amp motor and 8,000 RPM that mulches up to 55 gallons of leaves per minute, reducing yard waste to 1/16th of its original size
- Easy Disposal System: This mulcher chipper shredder attaches directly to a leaf-bag-lined trash container, making cleanup quick, neat, and hassle-free after every time you shred leaves and yard debris
- Adjustable Waste Control: Corded Leaf Mulcher and Shredder features an adjustable control dial with settings for both wet and dry yard waste, giving you precise control for any condition among shredders
- Lightweight & Low Dust: This small shredder for gardening features a compact, portable design with a dust-reducing motor cooling system, ideal for effortless transport and cleaner operation
- Go With Joe: Joe brands designs, manufactures, and markets a wide range of innovative, affordable, and high-quality consumer tools for the home, yard, garden, and garage.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00EUU044S |
| Additional Features | Mulcher |
| Best Sellers Rank | #60,476 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ( See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ) #21 in Wood Chippers, Shredders, & Mulchers |
| Brand | Sun Joe |
| Brand Name | Sun Joe |
| Color | Green |
| Customer Reviews | 4.1 out of 5 stars 1,971 Reviews |
| Form Factor | Handheld |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 08568900039862 |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 30"L x 30"W x 48.5"H |
| Item Type Name | 13-Amp Electric Leaf Mulcher/Shredder 13-Amp 16:1 Reduction Ratio, 8,000-RPM, Mulch up to 55-Gallons per Minute, Adjustable Control Dial |
| Item Weight | 13.4 pounds |
| Manufacturer | Snow Joe LLC |
| Manufacturer Part Number | SDJ616 |
| Manufacturer Warranty Description | 2 year warranty |
| Model Name | SDJ616 |
| Model Number | SDJ616 |
| Noise Level | 110 db |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Special Feature | Mulcher |
| Speed | 8000 rpm |
| Style Name | 13-Amp |
| UPC | 856890003986 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Voltage | 1 volts |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Sun Joe
- **Color:** Green
- **Form Factor:** Handheld
- **Item Weight:** 13.4 pounds
- **Model Name:** SDJ616
- **Noise Level:** 110 db
- **Power Source:** Corded Electric
- **Special Feature:** Mulcher
- **Style:** 13-Amp
- **Voltage:** 1 volts

## Images

![Sun Joe SDJ616 13-Amp Electric Leaf Mulcher/Shredder 13-Amp 16:1 Reduction Ratio, 8,000-RPM, Mulch up to 55-Gallons per Minute, Adjustable Control Dial - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71ogb6GwR9L.jpg)
![Sun Joe SDJ616 13-Amp Electric Leaf Mulcher/Shredder 13-Amp 16:1 Reduction Ratio, 8,000-RPM, Mulch up to 55-Gallons per Minute, Adjustable Control Dial - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71I6PsXI7RL.jpg)
![Sun Joe SDJ616 13-Amp Electric Leaf Mulcher/Shredder 13-Amp 16:1 Reduction Ratio, 8,000-RPM, Mulch up to 55-Gallons per Minute, Adjustable Control Dial - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91-W4HDF-eL.jpg)
![Sun Joe SDJ616 13-Amp Electric Leaf Mulcher/Shredder 13-Amp 16:1 Reduction Ratio, 8,000-RPM, Mulch up to 55-Gallons per Minute, Adjustable Control Dial - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81IEZL0OtuL.jpg)
![Sun Joe SDJ616 13-Amp Electric Leaf Mulcher/Shredder 13-Amp 16:1 Reduction Ratio, 8,000-RPM, Mulch up to 55-Gallons per Minute, Adjustable Control Dial - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81BUiIiZTyL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Are the lines easy to replace? About how long do they last?**
A: The lines are easy to replace. Took me about 30 seconds. My first set lasted for 3.5 large lawn and leaf bags. I had some twigs in there too which probably had a little to do with it.

**Q: Can I use the Birtish 230 Volt supply for this device?**
A: I'm assuming the questionnaire means standard British 230 Volts. I'm not sure what would result as the motor is meant for standard U.S. 115 Volts so 230 Volts may over-speed the motor. Would suggest that a transformer be used to step down to 115 Volts.

**Q: I have a very large yard.  What's the maximum length and size outdoor extension cord(s) I can use with this shredder without burning out the motor?**
A: My extension cord is 50 feet long, 2 25s connected together.  The current rating is for when the device is mulching, not just spinning, which in my experience if you are doing it alone is about 75% of the time.  The risk is not in burning out the motor because of the cord, the risk is overheating the cord.  If you are not overloading the motor, it should last, like mine has. Before you buy a heavy (hard to use) 14 or 12 gauge wire, try the 16 Gauge and feel the wire after 30 minutes of use, if it is warm or hot then you will need to use the higher gauge wire.  Note: this device has two design flaws, the legs, no matter how you tighten them tend to slide down during use; and it is difficult to keep a paper leaf bag secured under the device, I use large rubber bands (garbage can size), the elastic band on the device doesn't work for paper bags.

**Q: where is this manufactured?**
A: The Sun Joe leaf mulcher/shreader
is manufactured in New Jersey.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great for what it does and for the price! Does work with wet material, with limitations.
*by J***M on July 18, 2015*

I had a whole bunch of weeds come up after the rains in the areas that were mulched. With intermittent rain, I could not get to them till last week, by which time they were all about 1½ feet tall! After pulling them out by the roots, I decided to use my Patriot Shredder to grind up this stuff. I have had the Patriot for several years, and it has been great for chipping and shredding broken branches and after pruning the hedges. It gets through dry and wet branches with ease, as long as I don't "choke" the machine with too much stuff at one go. Well, I put the fresh, long weeds through the top hopper, and it just would not suck the stuff down. I then used the chipper opening, and there was nothing coming out of the discharge chute. The machine bogged down and stopped. I found the entire flywheel, hammers, and chipper blade coated with wet green "mush". The machine just could not handle this stuff. It took me about an hour just to clean out the Patriot. I was looking for an alternative, so read some reviews, and decided to go with the SunJoe Shredder. Most reviews were negative regarding "wet" stuff, but I was willing to give it a try, especially with the price being less than $100.00. I used the cloth bag from my Patriot Chipper and it was a perfect fit! I would strongly recommend you use some sort of "cloth" bag. Plastic bags tend to get ripped if there are stems or twigs. Paper bags tend to rip when you are trying to secure them, and it is hard to get the right size. The elastic cord is very tight, and in the process of pulling the bags to fit around the bottom flange you will end up ripping the bag. The Patriot bag is a heavy gauge synthetic material and is "breathable" so as the bag fills up, air can be pushed out. The bag can also be reused for many years. The bag is expensive, about ½ the price of the shredder, but I think it would be worth the price if you are planning on doing a lot of shredding. It is available here on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Patriot-Products-888000100-Shredder-Collection/dp/B004W5YKBE/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1437233760&sr=8-3&keywords=Patriot+Shredder. The bag has a cord which cinches the opening of the bag. The bag is an almost an exact fit for the bottom of this shredder. I hook one edge under the bungee cord, and then work my way around the bottom rim with the bag. Then I just cinch up the bag with the built in tie. The bag works well with dry or wet material. I already had the bag, so it wasn't an issue. This bag has held up for several years, chipping branches so should hold up with shredding leaves. If cost is an issue, I would suggest you look for other re-useable "cloth" bags. It makes it a lot easier to use this machine. Back to the review of this machine: I was apprehensive about how this would perform, but with care, and slow feeding, it ground up all the fresh weeds and stems without an issue. It does get clogged up after about 10 minutes. It is easy enough to stop the machine, and reach in from the top and scrape off the accumulated "mush" and push it down through the opening into the bag. It never tripped the circuit breaker, but I was careful about how much I put in. I filled up 4 bags of this mushy green ground up weeds, and all of it went straight into my composter! I changed the "string" on one side because it was becoming short. I wish they had put the blade that cuts the string our further, so that the string could reach a little wider in the hopper. As it is, there is about a ¾ inch gap between the end of the string and the sides of the hopper, and this is where stuff builds up. Not a big deal, but an annoyance. I am very pleased with the way this made short work of grinding up this wet stuff. As a bonus, it was ready for the compost! If you work within it's limitations, it is a great machine. I cannot vouch for it's longevity, but it has already been worth it. My only advise is to get a cloth bag, unless you really need to put stuff in paper bags for disposal. If you have a composter, you would not need to worry about disposal either. Guide to images (for some reason the order of the images changed after it was posted and I can't change the order, so follow the numbers to the right image): 5. Weeds growing in front of hedging - looks like tall grass 3. Sun Joe Shredder with Patriot cloth bag attached 1. Shredder, cart with weeds to be shredded. Please note the gloves, goggles, and ear protection - makes quite a bit of noise 2. String and internal blade that cuts string to length. The gap between the outside of the blade and the hopper is where stuff builds up 4. Size of shredded material. Note: one or two long stems get through unscathed 6. Composter with material from three cart loads of weeds (please refer to picture #3 for "one" cart load). Nice reduction in volume.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works Wonderfully!
*by N***D on January 16, 2023*

The assembly was a whiz. Putting in new plastic shredding line is easy and new ones can be easily purchased on- line for relatively cheap. The box comes with a very good supply of them. The shredder operates in a similar manner to a weed whacker, but it is quadruple lined and more powerful. I have run my Sun Joe shredder for several hours this past fall and this winter and it is marvelous. I have shredded perhaps 20 packed garbage cans full of leaves, mostly dry ones, and maybe four cans of plant stems. My wildflower plant stems are pretty hard but the shredder gets through them! I go through more plastic line shredding stems than shredding leaves. With dry leaves, I can shred many garbage cans full of leaves before the line gets worn out. Wet leaves will kind of stick to the inside of the shredder and it is best to clean it out every several minutes, but it will still run. Don’t expect to machine to break any hard sticks, even small ones. Occasional small sticks will generally get through the shredder with minimal damage to the shredding lines. The machine is quite loud and it is wise to have good ear protection. Over all, it is a great investment for what it does. I put all of my shredded leaves and stems on my many flower beds!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Only for very DRY green waste
*by M***A on April 14, 2022*

I bought this leaf mulcher to use on small yard waste - green leafy plant material. It was easily assembled and adjusted. The height adjustment is my favorite feature, actually - it allows you to adjust it to fit any sized bin, bag, or bucket you want to place beneath it to catch your shredded leaves. There are elastic bands along the bottom rim of the mulcher part that allow you directly attach a refuse bag as well. Likewise, it's easily disassembled for cleaning and/or storage. It's lightweight so it's easily moved wherever you'd like to use it but the attached power cord is extremely short so plan ahead with a long extension cord if you don't want to use it pressed up against the side of your house. My problem with this is that your leafy material really needs to be completely dry or you have to stop it and clear the mechanism of buildup fairly regularly. Any sort of stringy green stuff will wrap around the spinning mechanism (I was shredding dead bird of paradise stalks and leaves) and will bind up the shredder. If I'd had time to let these completely dry out, I think this device would've functioned better but I did not. Also, this is basically a stationary weedwhacker/edger on legs - which I wasn't expecting. It has plastic strings that do the mulching of the items you drop in and, as such, they have to be replaced. Unfortunately, they don't seem to have the longevity of the strings in my weedwhacker and I had to replace them twice (so went through 3 sets) in the process of mulching a half bin of green waste. Thankfully, this comes with several replacement sets of strings (I think I have 3 more sets of 2 in the bag) so I was able to complete my task without having to run to the nearest big home store for replacement strings. I'm hoping that I can find more durable strings to fit this because these are very disappointing. All in all, it functions but it could definitely be improved.

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