Global Commercial Lawn Mower Market – Comprehensive Study and Strategic Analysis 2020−2025

INDUSTRY INSIGHTS

The global commercial lawn mower market witnessed surging demand during the period 2019-2025. With the increase in spending toward professional landscaping services, connecting lawn mowers with the internet of technology and the development of sustainable cities have increased the demand for lawnmowers. Several recreational activities such as golf are becoming mainstream consumer leisure behavior, thereby witnessing high growth in Europe, North America, and APAC.

Several non-profit organizations and policymakers have embarked on projects such as green roof programs to boost urban green space and increase the sale in the US industry. Leading developments in the commercial lawn mower market include rapid growth in the landscaping industry, development of sustainable cities in developed economies, the transfer of consumer focus on advanced technology, and the proliferation of battery-powered devices and robotic lawn mowers.

SNIPPETS

• The walk-behind segment is expected to grow at a CAGR of over 4% during the period 2019–2025 on account of significant demand for landscaping services.
• The gas-powered segment is likely to reach over $11 billion by 2025. The growth can be attributed to the robust designs of these gas machines and advanced in battery technology
• The US commercial lawn mower market size is projected to reach over $4 billion due to rapid urbanization and industrialization in the region.
• The professional landscaping services segment is likely to achieve an incremental growth of over 2 billion by 2025.

COMMERCIAL LAWN MOWER MARKET SEGMENTATION 

This research report includes a detailed segmentation by product, end-user, fuel type, other types, and geography.  

INSIGHTS BY PRODUCT

Walk-behind mowers have been a preferred choice in the landscaping market owing to the perception that they translate to fewer emissions and lower fuel use. Industrial gardens, residential gardens, public parks, industry, and institution gardens are the major end-users. Significant growth in the demand for landscaping is projected to observe the development of lawns, gardens, and yards. Besides, it is expected that the growing number of lawns, gardens, and yards is increasing the application of heavy walk-behind mowers.

The ride-on mower market is witnessing a significant rise in demand among professional and semi-professional users across the globe. Contractors are largely using these machines to increase general efficiency as they help to spread fertilizers and grass seeds. These equipment are popular among urban, heavy-duty commercial users such as industrial users and in countries such as France and the US; however, other regions such as Australia have been gaining traction.

The popularity of robotic lawn mowers in industrial spaces is on the lower side due to the limited availability of required product selection. However, with the increase in the development and production of high-capacity robotic lawn mowers, this segment is expected to observe the fastest growth during the forecast period.

INSIGHTS BY FUEL TYPE

The gas-powered segment dominated the commercial lawn mower market shares in terms of revenue and unit shipment in 2019. The increasing demand for lawn and yard landscaping will help the segment to gain some market share during the forecast period. Gas-powered equipment has been conventionally used at a large-scale globally and are de-facto choice among landscapers as they are versatile. The electric-powered segment will grow owing to the growing demand for eco-friendly lawn mowers during the forecast period. In the future, hybrid mowers, which are a combination of battery and engine-powered technology and gas and battery-powered technology, are expected to gain popularity due to the evolving regulatory landscape. While the battery is the primary source of power, small combustion engines are expected to supplement power alternative fuel, and power sources such as propane and solar will become mainstream.

Gas-powered and electric mowers have been around for the longest time; however, battery-powered devices are relatively new. Factors such as storage, portability, performance, and safety are the deciding factors for choosing lawn equipment. The use of electric and battery-powered equipment is limited to specific models that are finding adoption in developed countries. Electric devices are usually wheeled or hovering, and petrol-hover mowers are commonly used on slopes and small commercial spaces. Gas-powered devices can feature a cylinder or rotary design and are perfectly apt for large areas.

INSIGHTS BY END-USER

Key factors driving the growth of professional landscaping services are innovations, legislation, advances in technology. Increasing innovations such as mobile-based services enable landscapers to perform operations effectively. Developed countries, along with emerging economies such as China and India, are mainly witnessing robust growth in the demand for commercial landscaping services. The commercial lawn mower market size in India is growing on account of the rise in infrastructure projects and the staggering growth of real estate. Further, the increase in commercial construction, office spaces, and large parks and gardens has also led to an increment in the revenue in the market.

The golf course segment is expected to reach over $2 billion by 2025. The US has the world's largest golf industry. There is tremendous scope for selling lawn mowers in Japan as the country has half of the golf courses in APAC. The global golf industry's eastward change over the last two decades has been drastic. As the speed of growth in Europe and North America slowed, especially in the second half of the last decade, golf architects and other consultants are increasingly looking to Asia as a source of new business. China has observed the most rapid rise in the construction of golf over the last decade.

Government agencies have become major end-users of commercial lawn mower market worldwide. They have undertaken several large projects involving lawn conservation. Several municipalities are developing healthy communities that will help to build large gardens, public parks, walks, and residential developments with green lawns, lawn care technologies such as garden equipment and lawn mowers are observing growth. Factors such as growing building activities, increasing the smart home industry, rapid urbanization, and increasing demand for landscaping services are driving the segment.

INSIGHTS BY GEOGRAPHY

North America is expected to have a large share of the global demand for commercial lawn mowers. A growing number of policy schemes and programs for growing greenery in public spaces is projected to have a significant effect on the global commercial lawn mower market in the US. Several commercial clients will probably opt for environmentally friendly methods to support their sustainability efforts. Several industry players emphasize the implementation of environmentally sustainable alternatives that produce fewer toxic emissions as well as superior and improved efficiency. New demand in the market is expected to come for environment-friendly products that are based on low emissions. Alternative gas-powered substitutes will serve as an opportunity to stimulate slow growth. With commercial properties in the region looking to reduce carbon footprint, and landscapers demanding equipment that add more value, the demand for battery-powered products is expected to grow

INSIGHTS BY VENDORS

Deere & Co., Husqvarna, Kubota, MTD Goods, STIGA, & The Toro Group are the major vendors in the global commercial lawn mower market. The competition among these leading players on the worldwide stage is high. Several players offer a wide variety of gardening equipment to achieve economies of scale. Other players such as Ariens Company, Bobcat, Briggs & Stratton, Hustler Turf Equipment, Scag Power Equipment, and Swisher. Acquisition has a strong global and local footprint, with each of them in their geographies becoming industry leaders. The concentration of markets in developed countries such as the US and other Western European countries is high. At the same time, the demand is nascent in emerging economies such as India due to the entry of several foreign brands into these countries. The competition between vendors exists based on offerings and pricing.

The commercial lawn mower market research report includes in-depth coverage of the industry analysis with revenue and forecast insights for the following segments:

By Product

• Walk-behind
  • Self-propelled Mowers
  • Push Mowers
  • Hover Mowers
• Ride-on
  • Standard Ride-on
  • Zero-turn
  • Lawn Tractors
  • Garden Tractors
• Robotic

By Fuel Type

• Gas-powered
• Propane-Powered
• Electric-corded
• Electric-cordless

By End-user  

• Professional Landscaping Services
• Golf Courses
• Government & Others

By Other Type 

• Blade Type
  • Cylinder
  • Standard
  • Mulching
  • Lifting
• Drive Type
  • AWD
  • FWD
  • RWD
• Start Type
  • Keyed Start
  • Push Start

By Geography

• North America
  • US
  • Canada
• Europe
  • UK
  • Germany
  • France
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Belgium
  • Netherlands
  • Switzerland
  • Sweden
• APAC
  • China
  • Japan
  • South Korea
  • Australia
• Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Mexico
  • Argentina
• Middle East & Africa
  • South Africa
  • Saudi Arabia
  • UAE