MARKET INSIGHTS
The Europe lawn and garden tractor market was valued at USD 938.84 million in 2021 and is expected to reach USD 1.3 billion by 2027, growing at a CAGR of 5.61%. The market is witnessing significant growth, mainly driven by the launch of new product models with enhanced battery power, higher efficiency, and increased mowing capabilities. Vendors are increasingly focussing on constant innovation to sustain themselves in the market.
Lawn and garden tractors are compact utility tractors used for mowing green cover areas, garden yards, and others, which are highly influenced by weather conditions. The sales growth rises for lawn & garden tractors in spring and summer due to increasing time spent on lawn care activities. Further, the rising sports activities and golf lawns are projected to boost the Europe lawn and garden tractor market in the upcoming years. Alternatively, the increasing raw material price, disruption in supply chain activities, and a surge in oil prices due to the Russian-Ukraine conflict are expected to hamper the market growth for the gas-powered lawn and garden tractor market instead. This factor expects the end-user to shift toward battery-powered equipment. Hence, the growth rate for batter-power equipment is projected to increase in the Europe lawn and garden tractor market during the forecast period.
The Europe lawn and garden tractor market shipment is expected to reach 665.38 thousand units by 2027. There is rising dependence on modern technology to enhance productivity in the market. Companies like John Deere and other vendors are following the popular trend of automation and the development of advanced technologies. These companies provide advancements such as artificial intelligence (AI) and sensors providing prominent growth opportunities for battery-powered lawn & garden tractor vendors. Autonomous lawn & garden tractors minimize human intervention in laborious tasks and save many manual hours, which helps boost productivity. Hence, such innovation is expected to boost the growth of the Europe lawn and garden tractor market.
MARKET TRENDS & DRIVERS
Advancements In Lawn & Garden Tractor Technology
Lawn and garden tractor companies are integrating mobile applications, which will assist in connecting consumers with their lawn tractors and help with tracing and lawn mowing status. It will enable data exchange, and AI technology enables electric drive tractors to make decisions and determine the best path for mowing and grading driveways. The European Commission has developed several projects that monitor the development of innovative technologies, such as incorporating the internet of things (IoT), technological advancement, and integration of artificial intelligence with garden-powered equipment. This measure provides technical support to (SMEs) Small and medium-sized enterprises, industry leaders in garden machinery, non-governmental organizations, and others.
Growth In Commercial Construction
The commercial sector has been witnessing continuous growth since 2021 with the reopening of the economy. The construction of amusement parks, hotels, private & government offices, and sports & convention centers is increasing, supporting the Europe lawn and garden tractor market. Hotels and resorts are also key contributors to the demand for lawn and garden tractors. Building various hotels is expected to support industry growth in the coming years. Moreover, expanding office spaces is expected to boost the green acreage across large office buildings, supporting industry growth.
SEGMENTATION INSIGHTS
INSIGHTS BY PRODUCT TYPE
By product type, the lawn tractor market held a revenue share of 76.66% in the Europe lawn and garden tractor market in 2021. It is expected to grow immensely during the forecast period due to its mowing performance in distinct grass types. Lawn tractors are easy to use and are highly preferred for mowing large properties, perhaps 1–2 acres. Vendors continue introducing new models, improving existing features, and adding various attachments to tractors. For instance, Steiner launched the Steiner 450 tractors in 2022. The tractor has a strong engine, hydraulic system, articulating, wide stance, and an oscillation frame, among others. Some lawn tractors come with a mulching capability, and they are available in a wide range in terms of power and capability. They run on diesel and come with mulching capability, and can also mulch long grass in orchards and meadows. Such factors contribute to lawn tractors' growth rate during the projected period.
INSIGHTS BY FUEL TYPE
The gas-powered segment dominated the Europe lawn and garden tractor market, accounting for a market revenue share of 72.54% in 2021. The highest percentage of gasoline-powered lawn and garden tractors was attributed to their power over battery-powered lawn and garden tractors. Countries like Germany, Sweden, and France are driving revenues for the gasoline-powered tractors industry.
INSIGHTS BY END-USER
The professional landscaping services segment accounted for a revenue share of 37.40% in the Europe lawn and garden tractor market. Professional landscaping services have started to gain a reputation in developing economies. Moreover, the growing investment among professional landscapers will likely propel the demand for this end-user segment.
INSIGHTS BY HORSEPOWER
The 18 – 24 HP lawn and garden tractors dominated the Europe lawn and garden tractor market in 2021, accounting for a revenue and unit shipment share of 39.60% and 40.04%, respectively. The 18–24 horsepower range supports small to medium-scale field cultivation. Ride-on lawnmowers/garden tractors with an engine power of 18–24 HP are much bigger and heavier compared to
INSIGHTS BY START TYPE
The push-start type segment dominated the Europe lawn and garden tractor market in 2021 and was valued at USD 670.71 million. Push-start lawn tractors use an electrical circuit to power the engine easily and quickly. However, this does not mean that the push-button start is only used on lawn tractors with electric power. It can be found in gas- and propane-powered lawn tractors as well. Some push-start lawn tractors in the industry include Bosch Rotak 34R, RYOBI 40V HP 21 in., Greenworks PRO 25 in., Makita 21 in. 18V X2, Hyundai HYM510SPE, Cub Cadet XT1 LT42E, and others.
REGIONAL ANALYSIS
The UK is projected to be the fastest-growing market in the Europe lawn and garden tractor market during the forecast period and accounted for the most significant revenue share of 14.72% in 2021. A large residential sector and numerous garden courses across the region support the demand for garden equipment. The UK, accounting for more than 2,200 golf courses, has one of the largest numbers of golf courses in Europe. Royal County Down, St. Andrews, and Muirfield are some popular golf courses across the country. Hence, the presence of a significantly large number of golf courses is expected to support the demand for lawn & garden tractors, lawn tractors, and ride-on mowers.
The Germany lawn and garden tractor market was valued at USD 122 million in 2021. German consumers are tech-savvy, and they prefer quality products with advanced features. With technological advancements, vendors are adding new and advanced features to lawn & garden tractors that can make the process more autonomous. Husqvarna, STIGA, ZCS, and Robert Bosch are the leading vendors in the industry in Germany. Thus, Germany's lawn & garden tractors industry has witnessed positive and significant growth in recent years.
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Many large and small players characterize the Europe lawn and garden tractor markets. Honda, Deere & Company, MTD product, Husqvarna, and Toro Company are some of the major players in the industry. Other players operating in the Europe lawn and garden tractor market include AGCO, STIGA Group, Stanley Black & Decker, CAB CADET, and others. The prominent vendors focus on manufacturing advanced lawn and garden tractors, mainly participating in R&D initiatives to enlarge their product line and gain a competitive advantage in the industry. The acquisition strategy was followed by most of the players on the path to becoming industry leaders. The concentration of markets in developed countries such as the UK, Germany, and other Western European countries is high.