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Jun 27, 2023

The Best Wood Chippers of 2023

Though Sun Joe’s 15-Amp Electric Wood Chipper only accommodates material up to 1.7 inches in diameter, it boasts an impressive reduction ratio of 21:1. The compact electric wood chipper, which weighs

Though Sun Joe’s 15-Amp Electric Wood Chipper only accommodates material up to 1.7 inches in diameter, it boasts an impressive reduction ratio of 21:1. The compact electric wood chipper, which weighs just 38.6 pounds, packs a punch via a 15-amp motor that supplies the able blades with the needed energy for chipping, mulching, and shredding. A built-in safety mechanism automatically stops the motor when the hopper is open to help reduce the risk of injury.

We found the Sun Joe CJ603E to be easy to unpack and assemble for testing—we were ready to work in about 15 minutes. Working range, however, is limited to the length of a heavy-duty extension cord (not included). We tested it on a mix of green wood and dried branches up to 1.7 inches thick.

The machine was relatively lightweight and extremely quiet compared to gas-powered chippers, and it easily handled most branches up to a little more than 1.7 inches in diameter. Although this machine does not feature a hopper-style intake for shredding leaves and fine debris, the branch feed chute worked well for coarse weed stems, sunflower stems, cornstalks, and tree branches. The motor offered plenty of power to grind up the hardest dried wood without bogging down.

We appreciated the compact size and lightweight build that made it easy to transport and store the chipper. The moderate price and convenience of low-maintenance electric operation make this a great choice for routine yard maintenance, especially for those who want to avoid the fumes of a gas model.

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Get the Sun Joe 15-amp wood chipper at Amazon, The Home Depot, or Lowe’s.