Commercial Lawn Mower Market Size and Share Analysis by Product (Ride-On, Walk-Behind, Robotic), Propulsion (Internal Combustion Engine Type, Electric), End Use (Professional Landscaping Propulsions, Golf Courses & Other Sports Arenas, Government & Others), Blade Type (Standard Blades, Mulching Blades, Lifting Blades, Cylinder Blades), Drive Type (Rear Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive, All Wheel Drive, Manual Drive) – Global Industry Demand Forecast to 2030

Market Overview

The global commercial lawn mower market size was valued at $14,741.3 million in 2021, and it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.7% during 2021–2030. Additionally, the business of lawn mowers is set to hit a massive $26,346.6 million by 2030. Currently, the industry is still in the novice stage, and the growth is set to be only upward from here on.

The growth of the market is primarily attributed to the development of advanced machinery and upcoming smart cities. The advanced systems come with sensors such as obstacle identification, weather sensing, anti-theft, and others, which provide convenience and enrich the customer experience, which, in turn, will drive their demand during the forecast period. Additionally, the rapid rate of urbanization in developing countries has led to an increase in commercial building activities, which is expected to drive the sales of several gardening and lawn maintenance instruments.

Moreover, AI-powered robotic lawn mowers can help completely transform this market and propagate its growth. With the integration of automation systems and built-in GPS, these have become much simpler to map, control, and run, and enhance cutting efficiency. The new smart models of these revolutionary lawn mowers would help enable users to link them with smartphones, thus allowing individuals to remotely access the equipment with the help of Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or cellular connectivity.

Demand for Robotic Lawn Mowers To Grow Rapidly

The demand for high-tech robotic lawn mowers is surging at the highest rate in the industry. This is attributed to the minimizing human intervention, greater functionality, and increasing demand for professional landscaping services with convenience and efficiency.

Furthermore, with the rise in labor costs in developed nations, end users are embracing autonomous technology, owing to a superior product range at lower prices to minimize long-term expenses. Also, the advent of AI has increased the precision of executing the task of cutting the grass significantly.

Moreover, the continuing amalgamation of lawn mowers with IoT and the advent of voice-activated control systems have further given a push to the growth of the commercial lawn mower market. For instance, Bosch, in CES 2019, announced its latest Indego S+ robotic mower, which can work with Alexa.

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Upcoming Smart Cities Drive the Market Growth

Smart city initiatives are gaining momentum across the world, which results in the rising adoption of smart products for the convenience of people. In addition to this, the objective remains to cater to environmental issues and monitor energy consumption and conservation. The expansion of smart cities will be focusing on automation and products that are dependent on IoT, AI, and ML technologies. Further, the development of smart infrastructure and integration of these technologies in equipment will lead to a boom in the need for robotic lawn mowers, thus reckoning a positive trend in the market.

Furthermore, with a focus on urbanization, there is a huge requirement to construct new structures and maintain green areas within their vicinity such as soccer fields, airports, golf course fairways, and other sports fields. Battery-operated lawn mowers are significantly more efficient than conventional corded lawn mowers to maintain the new facilities and help keep the pollution level in check. Moreover, these lawn mowers would help further curtail harmful emission, which is caused by the usage of gasoline, propane, or diesel-powered mowers. Thus, these factors will boost the demand for battery-operated lawn mowers.

Golf Courses and Other Sports Arenas Are Increasing the Need for Lawn Mowers

In 2021, the golf courses & other sports arenas category accounted for a revenue, of $3,307.1 million, in the commercial lawn mower market, and it is projected to grow at a significant rate during the forecast period. This is attributed to the rise in proclivity of the population playing golf. A number of youngsters across geographies have joined the sports, and the game is gaining traction from the female population as well.

This surge in interest from new players has led to the rise in investments in the sports, thus playing a significant role in proliferating demand for new golf course constructions. As these new constructions would require consistent maintenance with regular mowing of the stretch of lawns, the demand for commercial lawn mowers is increasing rapidly.

As per a report in 2019, there are about 40,000 golf courses, worldwide. While almost 80% of courses are concentrated in just 10 countries, namely, the U.S., Germany, Japan, Australia, Canada, France, the Republic of Korea, the U.K., Sweden, and Scotland. Thus, North America and Europe are the leaders in terms of the number of golf courses.

Ride-On Lawn Mower Holds the Largest Market Share

The ride-on lawn mowers are increasingly being used by professional contractors. Moreover, these lawn mowers are extremely popular amongst heavy-duty commercial users in U.S. and France. They are in great demand mainly because they have enhanced efficiency and cover other aspects of gardening such as spreading fertilizers and grass seeds. The systems are operated brilliantly in swales and hills and are also very safe to operate and easy to store, thus dominating the market.

However, with further modifications in product lines, there is an increase in demand for electric ride-on mowers. The popularity of these lawn mowers is extremely high in Europe and North America, where changing lifestyles and shifting preferences will open up avenues to maintain green spaces, parks, and yards, thereby positively impacting the market growth.

As facilities are re-opening after the pandemic, countries like Vietnam and the Philippines are witnessing a rising number of tourists. This is leading to the resort and hotel development, thus increasing the requirement of the machinery to calibrate the new facilities, creating a significant need for lawn mowers.

North America Is the Leader in the Market

North America accounted for the largest revenue, of $5,540.4 million, in 2021, and it is also projected to lead the commercial lawn mower market in the coming years. With the presence of a larger number of golf facilities, the need for gardening equipment is expected to maintain steady growth in the region. Moreover, with multiple government efforts in regard to creating policies and programs for the development of greenery in public places have played a significant role in driving the demand for lawn mowers in the region.

For instance, in April 2021, White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) and the Government of Canada’s Treasury Board Secretariat created a forum for countries across the world to collaborate on greening their government operations. The first its kind initiative includes moving to zero-emission vehicles, cleaner energy sources, pursuing green and resilient infrastructure, and greening their procurement.

Market Players Are Involved in Product Launches to Gain Competitive Edge

The market is fragmented in nature, with the presence of several major players. In recent years, they have been involved in product launches, in order to stay ahead of their competitors. For instance:

• In January 2022, The Toro Company, in its sports fields & grounds offering, launched Z Master 7500-D with a 144” cutting deck, which can easily adapt to terrain and ground conditions.
• In June 2021, Husqvarna launched CEORA, a robotic lawn mower, a solution for commercial turf care management. CEORA can be controlled by a smartphone and navigate with a precision of 2–3 cm, with the help of Husqvarna’s satellite navigation system.

Key Players in the Market Are:

• Toro Company
• Kubota Corporation
• STIGA Group
• Robert Bosch
• MTD Products
• Deere & Company
• Honda Motor Company
• Husqvarna Group

Market Size Breakdown by Segment

The research offers the market size of the global commercial lawn mower market for the period 2017–2030.

Based on Product

• Ride-On
• Walk-Behind
• Robotic

Based on Propulsion

• Internal Combustion Engine Type
• Electric

Based on End Use

• Professional Landscaping Services
• Golf Courses & Other Sports Arenas
• Government & Others

Based on Blade Type

• Standard Blades
• Mulching Blades
• Lifting Blades
• Cylinder Blades

Based on Drive Type

• Rear wheel drive
• Front wheel drive
• All wheel drive
• Manual drive

Geographical Analysis

• North America
  • U.S.
  • Canada
• Europe
  • France
  • Germany
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Sweden
  • Netherlands
  • Belgium
  • Poland
  • Switzerland
  • Finland
  • Austria
  • U.K.
• Asia-Pacific
  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • South Korea
  • Australia
• Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Mexico
  • Argentina
• Middle East and Africa
  • Saudi Arabia
  • U.A.E.
  • South Africa