Top 10 Lawn and Garden Equipment Manufacturers - IndustrySelect®

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Lawn and garden equipment manufacturers offer a wide range of products designed to help homeowners and businesses maintain green spaces. According to manufacturer data, this industry is experiencing growth, and new opportunities are opening up as manufacturers embrace tech innovations.

Overview of the Lawn and Garden Equipment Industry

According to data collected firsthand by MNI, publisher and compiler of the industrial data that powers IndustrySelect, there are currently 206 manufacturers of lawn and garden equipment operating in the United States employing 26,790 workers. Employment in the sector edged up 3.4% between August and August . Total reported sales for the sector hovered around $13.7 billion.

Other facts to know about lawn and garden equipment manufacturers in the U.S.

• 2% are women-owned companies
• 17% of lawn and garden equipment manufacturers import raw materials
• 49% distribute their products internationally
• 14% are publicly owned

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Experts are predicting a promising outlook for the lawn and garden equipment sector. This demand comes from a mix of residential customers, golf courses and commercial applications.

This growth is being driven by a number of factors, including:

• The increasing popularity of outdoor living, as people spend more time at home and in their gardens.
• The growing demand for green and sustainable products, as consumers become more environmentally conscious.
• The development of new technologies, such as robotic lawnmowers and connected tools, which are making lawn and garden care easier and more efficient.

The fragmentation of the market is also continuing, with new players entering the market and existing players expanding their product offerings. This is creating a competitive landscape, which is driving innovation and new product development.

In order to stay ahead of the competition, manufacturers will need to focus on developing innovative products that meet the needs of consumers. They will also need to invest in marketing and branding in order to build brand awareness and drive sales.

Here are some of the key trends that are expected to shape the lawn and garden equipment market in the coming years:

• The rise of connected tools: Connected tools are becoming increasingly popular, as they allow users to control and monitor their equipment remotely. This can be helpful for homeowners who want to keep an eye on their lawn care even when they're not home.

• The growth of robotic lawnmowers: Robotic lawnmowers are another rapidly growing segment of the lawn and garden equipment market. These mowers are self-operating, which makes them ideal for busy homeowners who don't have time to mow their lawn themselves.

• The increasing demand for green and sustainable products: Consumers are becoming more environmentally conscious, and this is driving demand for green and sustainable lawn and garden products. Manufacturers will need to offer products that meet these demands in order to stay competitive.

The lawn and garden equipment industry is expected to continue to grow in the coming years. Manufacturers who are able to adapt to the changing needs of consumers and develop innovative products will be well-positioned to succeed in this market.

Further Reading: Key Facts on the U.S Industrial Machinery Manufacturing Sector

Top 10 Manufacturers of Lawn and Garden Equipment in the U.S.

According to data collected by MNI, compiler of the industrial data that powers IndustrySelect, these 10 companies as the largest players in this market.

CompanyCityState Number of EmployeesHusqvarna Outdoor Products, Inc.OrangeburgSC2,000Deere & Co., Agricultural & Turf Div.HoriconWI1,200Midwest IndustriesWillardOH1,200The Toro Co.BloomingtonMN1,200MTD Products, Inc.ShannonMS1,100Excel Industries, Inc.HesstonKS900ECHO, Inc.Lake ZurichIL800MTD Products, Inc.MartinTN800Honda Power Equipment Manufacturing, Inc.SwepsonvilleNC780Husqvarna Outdoor Products, Inc.NashvilleAR750

About the Top 10 Lawn and Garden Equipment Manufacturers in the U.S. 

1. Husqvarna Outdoor Products, Inc.

With a plant located in Orangeburg, S.C., providing employment for 2,000 people, Husqvarna is one of the largest lawn and garden manufacturers, building equipment among other activities. This giant is currently focusing on robotic lawnmowers and battery-powered products for its Husqvarna and Gardena brands.

2. Deere & Co., Agricultural & Turf Division

With a strong offering of agricultural and forestry equipment and turf products, John Deere is a leader in this market. The Horicon, Wisc., location currently has 1,200 employees and produces tractors and other machines packed with digital features such as touchscreen displays and satellite connectivity.

3. Midwest Industries

Now known as MTD Products, Midwest Industries is the manufacturer behind Cub Cadet, the fastest-growing brand of lawnmowers in the U.S. Its Willard, Ohio, location has 1,200 employees and combines manufacturing with the outstanding service-oriented activities this manufacturer is known for. Stanley Black & Decker recently acquired this company, along with Excel Industries.2

4. The Toro Co.

This Bloomington, Minn., manufacturer stands out thanks to its focus on smart lawn and garden products. Its 1,200 employees also work on manufacturing lawn and garden tools that rely on alternative sources of energy for a greener future.

5. MTD Products, Inc.

Lawn and garden manufacturer data shows MTD Products has a total of 14 locations in the U.S. Its second-largest plant is located in Shannon, Miss., and has 1,100 employees.

6. Excel Industries, Inc.

Excel Industries specializes in offering high-performance commercial mowers under its Hustler and BigDog brands. This Hesston, Kan., manufacturer, and its 900 employees are currently in the process of joining the Stanley Black & Decker family after a merge.

7. ECHO, Inc.

ECHO manages a portfolio of over 30 products geared toward landscaping professionals. This Lake Zurich, Ill., the manufacturer has 800 employees. Highlights include an all-in-one tool solution that drives sales thanks to attachments and a division that focuses on developing robotic lawnmowers.

8. MTD Products, Inc.

The third-largest location for MTD Products is in Martin, Tenn., with 800 employees. This location specializes in manufacturing machinery.

9. Honda Power Equipment Manufacturing, Inc.

From generators to lawnmowers, Honda has a portfolio of innovative products. This manufacturer recently launched Miimo, a groundbreaking robotic lawn mower that showcases the brand’s expertise in robotics and computerization. Honda’s Swepsonville, N.C., location has 780 employees.

10. Husqvarna Outdoor Products, Inc.

Husqvarna’s second-largest plant is in Nashville, Ark., with 750 employees. This location produces some of the plastic parts used in chainsaws, trimmers and zero-turn mowers, among other products.

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Article Sources:

1. https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/garden-and-lawn-tools-market-to-record-2-17-y-o-y-growth-rate-in---andreas-stihl-ag--co-kg-emak-group-and-honda-motor-co-ltd-emerge-as-dominant-players--technavio-.html
2. https://www.mtdproducts.com/en_US/Stanley-Black-Decker-Completes-Acquisitions-MTD-Excel.html

Editor's note: This article was originally published in March . It has been updated to reflect new statistics on the lawn and garden equipment industry.

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Five reasons to buy cordless garden tools

• Cordless tools are light, quiet and efficient.
• They don’t need fuel or an outdoor power source so there are no trailing cables or emissions to worry about.
• Lithium-ion batteries charge quickly, hold their charge and don’t degrade in storage, which is important for gardening tools as they might not be used on a daily basis.
• If you’re looking to buy more than one tool, you can use the same battery across a brand’s range of power tools, which reduces cost.
• Cordless tools also don’t need as much maintenance as their petrol counterparts, which saves time and money.

What are some of the most popular cordless tool system brands?

There are a number of cordless tool system brands, below we've listed some of the most popular. And if you’re looking for specific cordless tool, you can see how various tools go head to head on test in our round-ups for the best hedge trimmers, the best cordless lawn mowers and the best pressure washers.

Worx

Worx’s PowerShare outdoor tool range includes:

• Hedge trimmer
• Grass trimmer
• Lawn mower
• Pressure cleaner
• Leaf blower
• Chainsaw

The PowerShare range uses a 20V battery, which can also be used with their DIY power tools in the same collection.

Read our Worx WG779E cordless mower review and Landroid S300 WR130E robot mower review, which both won Gardeners’ World magazine Best Buy awards.

Buy Worx cordless tools on Worx, Amazon and Ebay.

Stiga

Stiga’s cordless tool range includes:

• Series 100: Multi-tool system, lawn mower, hedge trimmer, grass trimmer and leaf blower. The tools in this range are powered by a 20V 4Ah battery.
• Series 500: Multi-tool system, lawn mower, hedge trimmer, grass trimmer, leaf blower and chainsaw. The tools in this range are powered by two 48V 2Ah batteries.
• Series 700: lawn mower, hedge trimmer, grass trimmer, leaf blower and chainsaw. The tools in this range are powered by Stiga E-Power E440, 4Ah batteries, which are sold separately.
• Series 900: lawn mower, hedge trimmer, grass trimmer, leaf blower and chainsaw. The tools in this range are powered by Stiga E-Power E475, 7.5Ah batteries, which are sold separately.

Read our Stiga Collect 136AE Kit cordless mower review and our Stiga 500 Multi Tool System review, both of which won Gardeners’ World magazine Best Buy awards.

Buy Stiga cordless tools on Stiga, Amazon and Just Lawn Mowers.

Stihl

Stihl’s cordless tool ranges include:

• AI: hedge trimmer, grass trimmer and leaf blower, which all have built in batteries.
• AK: lawn mower, hedge trimmer, grass trimmer, leaf blower, scarifier and shrub shears, which are powered by AK10, AK20 and AK30 lightweight 36V batteries.
• AP: lawn mower, hedge trimmer, pole pruner and chainsaw, which are powered by AP100, AP200 and AP300 36V batteries.

Read our Stihl Compact Cordless Power System review, HSA 56 Hedge Trimmer review and iMow 422P robot mower review, all of which won Gardeners’ World magazine Best Buy awards.

Buy Stihl cordless tools on Stihl, Amazon and Just Lawn Mowers.

Bosch

Bosch’s Power For All cordless tool ranges include:

• 18V System: shears, hedge trimmer, hedge pole and grass cutter
• 26V System: lawn mower, hedge trimmer, grass trimmer and leaf blower

Read our Bosch Power For All 18V Cordless System review and Rotak 32Li review, as well as the ALS Leaf Blower review and EasyHedgeCut 12-35 review, which both won Gardeners’ World magazine Best Buy awards

Buy Bosch cordless tools on Bosch, Amazon and Tooled Up.

Makita
Makita Power For All cordless tool ranges include:
18V System: leaf blower, hedge trimmer, grass shears, pole hedge trimmer, string trimmer, line trimmer, brush cutter and wheelbarrow
Twin 18V System: lawn mower, pressure washer, leaf blower, leaf vacuum, chainsaw, pruning shears, brush cutter and line trimmer
40V System: leaf blower, hedge trimmer and line trimmer
[LINK] Read our review of the Makita 18V System Lawn Mower, which won a Gardeners’ World magazine Best Buy award, and Twin 18V System Hedge Trimmer.
[LINK] Buy Makita cordless tools on Amazon

Ryobi
Ryobi cordless tool ranges include:
One+: lawn mowers, hedge trimmers, leaf blowers and chainsaws, which are powered by an 18V battery
[LINK] Read our review of the Ryobi One+ System, which won a Gardeners’ World magazine Best Buy award
MaxPower: lawn mowers, hedge trimmers, grass trimmers, leaf blowers and chainsaws, which use 36V batteries
[LINK] Buy Ryobi cordless tools on Amazon

Greenworks
Greenworks cordless tool ranges include:
24V: Multi Tool, lawn mower, hedge trimmers and grass trimmers, which are powered by a 24V 2Ah battery
[LINK] Read our review of the 24V Multi Tool
40V: lawn mower, hedge trimmers, grass trimmers and pressure washer, which are powered by a 40V 4Ah battery
60V: lawn mower, hedge trimmers, grass trimmers and pressure washer, which are powered by a 40V 4Ah battery
[LINK] Buy Greenworks cordless tools on Amazon

Flymo
Flymo cordless tool ranges include:
2 C-Link: Multi tool system, lawn mower, hedge trimmer, blower and grass trimmer
[LINK] Read our review of the 2 C-Link Multi Tool system
[LINK] Buy Flymo cordless tools on Amazon

Best cordless garden tool systems

Stiga 500 Series

Our rating: 4.5 out of 5

Pros:

• • • • Range of batteries and chargers to choose from
      • Excellent performance and power
      • Helpful indicator lights
      • Tools well thought out with excellent features

Cons:

• • • • Heavy
      • Expensive - Battery and charger must be bought separately
      • Limited range of tools in the system

Our testers found the SHT 500 AE Cordless hedge trimmer was able to cut woody growth well and the rotating head locked easily into five positions. The battery on this tool is quite large meaning it could be heavy for some users. The SGT 500 AE Cordless grass trimmer is easy to assemble and the wide head cuts efficiently. The tool is very adaptable as the shaft is telescopic, the handle adjusts and head also rotates, with a wheel for effortless edging.

This tool set sits at the higher end of the price-range and is best for committed gardeners. The tools performed every job well so we judged it a Best Buy.

Read the full review at: Stiga 500 Series review

Stihl Compact Cordless Power System

Our rating: 4.5 out of 5

Pros:

• • • • Available with or without battery
      • Very easy to set up
      • Light, comfortable and well balanced to use
      • Tools have good features
      • Good value once you have a battery and charger

Cons:

• • • • Long charge time
      • Limited range of tools in the system

The hedge trimmer HAS 56 cuts woody growth efficiently and comes with a handy safety lock. The grass strimmer FSA 56 has an adjustable shaft and handle and copes with most rough lawn areas well. The leaf blower BGA 56 is light and quiet with an adjustable tube so it’s suitable for most heights. There’s only one speed setting but it handles leaves and smaller debris well.

There’s no assembling as the tools arrived ready to go and the batteries charge in 80 minutes. We found the system was efficient and good value money and would suit regular gardeners or bigger gardens. We judged this a Best Buy through our expert cordless garden tools reviews.

Read the full review at: Stihl Compact Cordless Power System review

Bosch 18V Power for ALL Cordless System

Our rating: 4.3 out of 5

Pros:

• • • • Extensive range of tools in the system
      • Choice of batteries and chargers
      • Very light and comfortable
      • Good manoeuvrability
      • Tools have some good features

Cons:

• • • • Feel flimsy
      • Lack power
      • Short run time

We found the Universal Hedgecut 18-500 and Universal Grasscut 18-260 from this cordless garden multi tools system were simple to set up and the battery was easy to swap and recharge. The charger has indicator lights to let you know when the tool is fully charged. The hedge trimmer felt well-balanced and the ‘Antiblocking system’ stopped growth jamming the blades. However, it was less powerful than other tools and felt a little flimsy, although the blades were longer.

The grass trimmer head rotates easily for trimming although the cutting diameter is quite small. We liked the ergonomically designed handle and the way the battery tucked comfortably under the arm during use.

Read the full review at: Bosch 18V Power for ALL Cordless System review

Greenworks 24 V Cordless Series

Our rating: 4.3 out of 5

Pros:

• • • • Extensive range of tools available
      • Fast charging time
      • Good warranty length
      • Light, simple tools

Cons:

• • • • Limited range of batteries and chargers
      • Batteries and chargers purchased separately
      • Unusual handle design for some testers

The 24 V string trimmer and hedge trimmer cordless garden multi tools set comes with battery and charger included, which is unusual for this style of tool.

The grass trimmer has a rotatable head for edging but a slightly small handle meant the tool was uncomfortable for some testers. The hedge trimmer also had issues with the handle, as testers felt it was insubstantial. It is a light tool but struggles with thicker growth. The leaf blower was more comfortable to use and felt powerful, with two speeds plus a nozzle for more focused blowing.

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