PUBLISHER: Fortune Business Insights Pvt. Ltd. | PRODUCT CODE: 1891521
PUBLISHER: Fortune Business Insights Pvt. Ltd. | PRODUCT CODE: 1891521
The global vegetation equipment market plays a vital role in maintaining vegetation across utility corridors, transportation networks, industrial facilities, forestry areas, and agricultural landscapes. In 2024, the global vegetation equipment market size was valued at USD 6.94 billion, supported by increasing demand for vegetation control in infrastructure maintenance, utility asset management, and land management activities. Vegetation equipment includes tools such as mowers, brush cutters, tree cutters, herbicide applicators, and chippers that are widely used to remove unwanted vegetation and ensure safety, compliance, and operational efficiency.
The market is projected to grow from USD 7.62 billion in 2025 to USD 15.25 billion by 2032, exhibiting a CAGR of 10.4% during the forecast period. This strong growth outlook is driven by rising urbanization, expanding utility networks, increasing infrastructure investments, and growing emphasis on wildfire prevention and environmental management. North America dominated the global market with a share of 38.04% in 2024, reflecting strong spending on utility maintenance and infrastructure modernization.
Key Market Drivers
One of the primary drivers of the vegetation equipment market is the increasing need for vegetation management across utilities, transportation, and industrial facilities. Overgrown vegetation can cause structural damage to power lines, pipelines, railways, and roadways, leading to service disruptions and safety risks. Utility companies are increasingly investing in vegetation management to prevent power outages, fire hazards, and infrastructure damage.
Rapid urbanization and infrastructure development are also significantly contributing to market growth. Large-scale investments in highways, railways, airports, and power transmission projects require regular vegetation clearing and maintenance. For example, government investments in national highway development and rail expansion projects are generating consistent demand for vegetation equipment across regions. Additionally, regulatory requirements related to environmental protection and land-use compliance further strengthen the adoption of vegetation management solutions.
Market Trends
A major trend shaping the vegetation equipment market is the adoption of advanced technologies in utility vegetation management. Equipment integrated with data analytics, automation, and precision control is gaining traction as utility operators seek to improve efficiency and reduce operational risks. Vegetation equipment helps prevent power outages and wildfire incidents by maintaining safe clearances around power lines and facilities.
Manufacturers are also expanding their product portfolios to address evolving customer needs. For instance, new product launches in chippers, shredders, mulchers, and tree care equipment are improving productivity, fuel efficiency, and operator safety. The launch of advanced vegetation management brands and solutions in 2024 reflects growing innovation across the industry.
By equipment type, the market includes tree cutters, brush cutters, chippers and grinders, mowers, bucket trucks, pruning machines, herbicide applicators, aerial equipment, hand tools, and others. Mowers dominate the market in terms of revenue, owing to their wide application in landscaping, utility maintenance, public spaces, and industrial facilities. Rising investments in parks, roadside green spaces, and residential landscaping are further driving mower demand. Herbicide applicators represent the second-largest segment due to their efficiency in long-term weed control.
By application, the market is segmented into forestry, rangeland and pastureland, roads and railways infrastructure, electric utilities and pipelines, industrial facilities, and others. The electric utilities and pipelines segment dominates the market, driven by aging infrastructure, climate-related disruptions, and the increasing need to prevent vegetation-related power failures. Road and railway infrastructure is another fast-growing application area due to large-scale investments in transportation projects.
North America leads the global vegetation equipment market, with a market size of USD 2.64 billion in 2024. The region benefits from strong utility infrastructure, wildfire mitigation efforts, and government investments in power grid modernization. Aging transmission lines and rising electricity demand are further boosting equipment adoption.
Europe is experiencing steady growth due to investments in road and rail infrastructure, while Asia Pacific is expected to witness the fastest growth during the forecast period. Rising investments in utilities, renewable energy projects, agriculture, and public transportation are driving vegetation equipment demand across Asia Pacific. South America and the Middle East & Africa are also witnessing growing adoption due to urbanization and infrastructure development.
Competitive Landscape
The vegetation equipment market is moderately consolidated, with leading players focusing on product innovation and portfolio expansion. Major companies operating in the market include Caterpillar, John Deere, Husqvarna Group, STIHL, Kubota, Toro, Vermeer, Prinoth Vegetation Management, Alamo Group, and IVM Solutions. Recent product launches in shredders, wood chippers, robotic mowers, and sustainable gardening tools highlight the industry's focus on efficiency, safety, and environmental sustainability.
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