As soon as the leaves fall, the blaring starts again.

In some places the noise of the leaf blowers has become a little more restrained because the municipalities have switched to battery operation out of consideration for their residents.

This is not bad for private individuals either.

The rising and falling noise now resembles a jet fighter taking off, but at a medium distance.

We recently tested a brushcutter from the extensive range from the Chinese manufacturer EGO and found it to be good.

Lukas Weber

Editor in the “Technology and Engine” section.

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So it makes sense to borrow a leaf blower in autumn.

The LB 5800E model is the second most powerful on offer, only the LBX 6000 ranks above it, although it is intended for back batteries.

The 5800 is hardly weaker, but like the other devices it takes the arc-shaped batteries with 56 volts that are typical for EGO under the handle, the unusual arrangement of the cells is used for cooling.

He is the right choice for professionals and owners of large gardens, believes the supplier, who is one of the leading manufacturers of cordless tools, but has only recently been selling under the EGO own brand.

The technical data are impressive and no worse than the comparative values ​​of gasoline blowers: up to 986 cubic meters of air per hour, 270 km / h speed and 18 Newtons of blowing force, all at a competitive price of 220 euros via specialist dealers.

The device is handy and very light at 2.2 kilos. Then there is the battery, which has an energy content of 140 to 560 Wh. The one with 280 Wh also weighs 2.2 kilos, so the blower runs between three hours and 18 minutes in the boost function, which is activated with the thumb. The power can be set continuously using a rotary knob. This is very useful if you want to change hands while working without interrupting the airflow. We were able to fight the damp leaves for about half an hour with mostly full power and frequent use of the boost, the 5800E is low-vibration and effective.

If you opt for the EGO system, it is best to buy two batteries that can be operated alternately.

The one used costs 250 euros.

Various nozzles and a shoulder strap are available as accessories.

Commercial users receive a two-year guarantee, private users receive a five-year guarantee.