Ego 1300 Electric Mower Review: Taming 2.5 Acres Without Gas

A Wired review details the Ego 1300, a 30-inch cordless electric lawn mower, tested on 2.5 acres of property in northern Wisconsin. The reviewer, who dislikes lawns but recently acquired 5 acres, found the mower effective even on overgrown grass up to 10 inches tall. The mower features dual 15.2-inch blades, twin 6.0-Ah batteries, and brushless motors producing 13.2 foot-pounds of torque, with blade speeds up to 3,800 RPM. Battery life ranged from about 1 hour in Turbo mode to 1 hour 20 minutes at the lowest setting. The review highlights the mower's easy height adjustment (printed in inches), maneuverability, and three discharge options (mulch, bag, side-discharge). The author notes the mower's wider cutting path saves time, and while expensive, it integrates with Ego's battery system for other tools. The review also mentions the author's preference for manual mowing over robot mowers due to the satisfaction and flexibility it offers, such as letting clover patches flower for pollinators. The Ego 1300 is positioned as a top choice for large residential properties, with the commercial series as a more expensive alternative.