Lawn and Garden Equipment Manufacturers

The 133 lawn and garden equipment manufacturers in the US produce tractors, lawnmowers, snowblowers, and related attachments and equipment like tillers, shredders, and leaf blowers. Firms typically offer products designed for residential and/or commercial use and offer warranty coverage for products sold. Channels of distribution include distributors, dealers, various retailers, and rental centers. Firms may also sell products directly to government entities or end-users through websites.

Uneven Demand

Demand for lawn and garden equipment is seasonal and typically higher during the spring and summer when lawn care and maintenance activity rises.

Foreign Competition

US manufacturers compete against foreign firms that benefit from government subsidies and/or produce comparable products at a lower cost.

Aug 15, 2026 - Autonomous Mowing Reaps Benefits

• According to Landscape Management, landscaping contractors who adopt autonomous mowing report gains in labor efficiency, productivity, and customer satisfaction as robotic equipment becomes more practical for commercial use. Early adopters say autonomous mowers help address labor shortages by shifting employees from repetitive mowing to higher-value work such as trimming, landscaping enhancements, irrigation, and sports field preparation. Companies also report faster job completion, improved route efficiency when deployments are carefully planned, and growing customer demand for robotic mowing. Contractors caution that successful adoption requires upfront investment, employee training, data analysis, and thoughtful route planning. While many landscapers remain hesitant, users interviewed by Landscape Management believe autonomous mowing is approaching a tipping point and will become a competitive advantage as the technology continues to improve.
• Turf Magazine reports that smart irrigation controllers are becoming essential as customers seek convenient, app-based control and contractors look to improve service efficiency. Modern systems emphasize simple operation, easy installation, modular expansion, weather and flow sensing, automated alerts, and remote troubleshooting. Contractors can use mobile apps to transfer system access, map irrigation zones, diagnose problems before service calls, and adjust watering based on rainfall and local conditions. For lawn and garden equipment manufacturers, growing adoption of smart irrigation could increase demand for connected controllers, sensors, modular components, and other technology-enabled products while encouraging manufacturers to prioritize interoperability and ease of use. Contractors also benefit from carrying fewer controller models, reducing truck inventory, shortening service visits, and offering customers more proactive support.
• Outdoor power equipment manufacturer The Toro Co. reported fiscal second-quarter net sales increased 8.1% to $1.42 billion, and net income rose 6.3% to 145.5 million from the prior-year period, driven by broad-based demand, pricing actions, and margin improvement. The Professional segment posted net sales growth of 9.1% to $1.11 billion, primarily due to net price realization, higher shipments of underground construction equipment and zero-turn mowers, and the acquisition of hydrovac truck maker Tornado. Residential segment net sales increased 4.4% to $310.4 million, driven by favorable pricing and higher shipments of zero-turn mowers, although snow equipment demand weakened. Toro upgraded its full-year fiscal 2026 guidance to sales growth between 4% to 6.5%, up from a previous estimate of 3% to 6.5%.
• According to recent analysis by Market Glass, the global market for power lawn and garden equipment is projected to grow from $71.4 billion in 2025 to $105.1 billion by 2032. The report forecasts a 5.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), driven by rising interest in home gardening and landscaping, advances in battery technology, and increased adoption of smart equipment features. Battery-powered and electric products continue gaining market share as consumers seek alternatives to gasoline-powered equipment. Electric equipment is expected to see a CAGR of 6.7% and reach $43.2 billion by 2032, while battery-operated equipment is forecast to grow at a 5.8% annual rate over the same period. The US market was valued at $22.1 billion in 2025, while China is projected to reach $25.1 billion by 2032 with a 9.1% compound annual growth rate.

Industry size & Structure

The average lawn and garden equipment manufacturer employs about 137 workers and generates about 67.5 million annually.

• The industry consists of about 133 firms that employ over 18,300 workers and generate over $9 billion annually.
• The industry is highly concentrated; the top 20 companies account for 96% of industry revenue. Firms that generate $100 million or more annually account for 8.1% of firms and 91.8% of industry revenue.
• Large firms include Toro, MTD Holdings (Stanley Black & Decker), Husqvarna Group (Sweden), and Echo (Yamabiko - Japan). John Deere also offers lawn and garden equipment as part of its agricultural and turf operations.