Commercial Lawn Mower Market Analysis

Commercial Lawn Mower Industry Insights

Product Insights

The ride-on category holds the largest share, of 45%, in 2024 as these lawn mowers are increasingly being used by professional contractors. Moreover, these machines 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.

The robotic category has the highest CAGR, of 7.0%, during the forecast period. 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.

The following products are covered:

• Ride-On (Largest Category)
• Walk-Behind
• Robotic (m)

End Use Insights

The professional landscaping services category is the largest and fastest-growing category in the market, with a share of 55% in 2024 and CAGR of 7.2% during the forecast period, respectively. This is attributed to the rampant urban development with a focus on greenery, reflected in the significant land area devoted to city parks, lawns, and gardens. These places need regular mowing to maintain their aesthetic appearance and also prevent the breeding of insects and pests.

Moreover, advancements in technology have enabled the creation of professional-grade lawn mowers with adjustable blade action, to keep the desired height of grass. Additionally, professional landscaping companies are adopting fuel-efficient and electric lawn mowers to fit into the sustainability trend.

The following end uses have been covered:

• Professional Landscaping Services (Largest and Fastest-Growing Category)
• Golf Courses & Other Sports Arenas
• Government & Others

Propulsion Analysis

The electric category dominates the market, and it will also witness the highest CAGR, of 70%, during the forecast period. This is primarily attributed to the increasing environmental concerns and stringent emission regulations, which have forced professional landscaping companies into regulatory compliance. Moreover, electric models offer cost advantages in the long term, as they have fewer moving parts than their ICE counterparts and electricity is cheaper than gasoline and diesel. Additionally, advanced technologies, such as IoT, smart sensors, and robotics, are easier to integrate into electric machines, which already have an extensive wire network.

The following propulsions have been analyzed:

• Internal Combustion Engine
• Electric (Larger and Faster-Growing Category)

Blade Type Analysis

The mulching category has the largest share, and it also expected to witness the fastest growth during the forecast period, with a CAGR of 7.3%. These blades offer sustainability by chopping up the grass finely and dispersing it back into the field, for it to decay and fertilize the soil naturally. This not only helps maintain soil health but also reduces the consumption of chemical fertilizers. These blades are also preferred to their triple action of mulching, bagging, and side-discharge, which eliminates the need for separate attachments for each function and helps users save on expenses.,

We have covered the following blade types:

• Standard
• Mulching (Largest and Fastest-Growing Category)
• Lifting
• Cylinder

Drive Type Analysis

The rear-wheel category is the largest, in 2024, and the fastest-growing, with a 2024–2030 CAGR of 6.9%. Rear-wheel-drive mowers offer better control and traction, especially on uneven terrain. Additionally, most motorized mowers are rear-wheel-drive variants, and since they enable users to work on large areas with less effort, their sales continue to increase across the globe. Moreover, aesthetically pleasing parks are often designed with slopes, on which RWD variants perform best.

We have analyzed the following drive types:

• Rear-Wheel (Largest and Fastest-Growing Category)
• Front-Wheel
• All-Wheel
• Manual