PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1931988
PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1931988
Commercial walk-behind mowers are heavy-duty lawn mowing machines designed for professional landscaping and grounds maintenance tasks. Operated by walking behind the machine, these mowers are engineered for durability, precision, and efficiency over large or uneven terrains.
The main types of commercial walk-behind mowers include gas-powered, electric-powered, and battery-powered models. Gas-powered commercial walk-behind mowers utilize gasoline-fueled internal combustion engines to provide robust cutting performance for large or challenging mowing areas, though they require regular maintenance and emit exhaust. These mowers are used in various applications such as residential, commercial, and municipal settings. They are distributed through multiple channels including online stores, specialty stores, and retail outlets, serving a diverse range of end users such as landscaping services, sports facilities, government entities, municipalities, and others.
Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.
Tariffs have affected the commercial walk behind mowers market by increasing costs of imported engines, batteries, and electronic components. Battery powered and electric mowers are most impacted, particularly in asia pacific supply chains. Elevated prices have influenced purchasing decisions for landscaping firms. At the same time, tariffs are driving local assembly and product innovation.
The commercial walk-behind mowers market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides commercial walk-behind mowers market statistics, including commercial walk-behind mowers global market size, regional shares, competitors with commercial walk-behind mowers market share, detailed commercial walk-behind mowers market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the commercial walk-behind mowers industry. The commercial walk-behind mowers market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.
The commercial walk-behind mowers market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $2.69 billion in 2025 to $2.88 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.0%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to urban landscaping demand, municipal green space development, commercial property maintenance needs, sports facility expansion, gasoline powered equipment adoption.
The commercial walk-behind mowers market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3.73 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to electrification of landscaping equipment, sustainability regulations, smart lawn equipment adoption, growth of commercial real estate, declining battery costs. Major trends in the forecast period include shift toward battery powered mowers, demand for low emission landscaping equipment, growth of professional landscaping services, improved ergonomic and safety features, expansion of smart maintenance technologies.
The increasing popularity of sports and recreational activities is expected to drive the growth of the commercial walk-behind mower market moving forward. Sports and recreational activities include physical or leisure pursuits engaged in for enjoyment, relaxation, fitness, or competition, such as playing games, exercising, or participating in organized sports. This growing popularity is largely due to heightened health awareness, as more people understand the benefits of physical fitness, mental well-being, and an active lifestyle in preventing chronic illnesses. Commercial walk-behind mowers contribute by maintaining well-kept, safe, and visually appealing outdoor areas such as parks, sports fields, and recreational grounds. For example, in February 2025, the Sports and Fitness Industry Association, a US-based non-profit, reported that pickleball drew 19.8 million participants in the United States in 2024-a 45.8% increase from 2023 and an impressive 311% growth over the last three years. Therefore, the rising popularity of sports and recreational activities is fueling the expansion of the commercial walk-behind mower market.
The growth of green spaces in urban areas is expected to drive the expansion of the commercial walk-behind mower market moving forward. Urban green spaces include natural or landscaped areas such as parks, gardens, green roofs, and tree-lined streets that offer environmental, recreational, and health benefits within cities. This growth is mainly driven by rising awareness of environmental sustainability, public health advantages, and the urgency to address urban pollution and climate change. Commercial walk-behind mowers aid in maintaining lawns and parks efficiently, thereby improving the environmental quality and visual appeal of urban areas. For example, in 2025, the American Society of Civil Engineers, a US-based professional organization, reported that the 100 largest U.S. cities allocated $9.7 billion to their parks in 2022, with that investment rising to $11.2 billion by 2023, adjusted for inflation. Thus, the expansion of urban green spaces is fueling the commercial walk-behind mower market growth.
Major companies operating in the commercial walk-behind mowers market are focusing on integrating electrification solutions such as battery-powered electric motor systems to improve efficiency, reduce emissions, and lower maintenance requirements. Battery-powered electric motor systems utilize rechargeable lithium-ion batteries to drive brushless motors that replace traditional gasoline engines, offering benefits such as quiet operation, zero-emissions mowing, and consistent, long-lasting torque delivery. For example, in October 2024, Honda Motor Co. Ltd., a Japan-based manufacturer of outdoor power equipment, launched its HRX, HRN, and HRC battery-powered walk-behind lawn mowers. These models feature a new electric motor system designed to deliver professional-level cutting performance and user convenience, including a microcut twin-blade system for precise mulching and bagging, a self-propelled variable-speed drive for enhanced maneuverability, and dual-battery options for extended runtime. The series improves operational efficiency, reduces noise and environmental impact, and ensures high-quality cutting results with simplified maintenance.
Major companies operating in the commercial walk-behind mowers market are The Toro Company, Exmark Manufacturing Company Inc., John Deere, Honda Motor Co., Ltd., Ariens Company, Scag Power Equipment, Wright Manufacturing Inc., Ferris, Cub Cadet Commercial, Snapper Pro, Hustler Turf Equipment, Grasshopper Mowers, Greenworks Commercial, Bad Boy Mowers, Billy Goat Industries, Swisher Inc., ECHO Incorporated, Walker Manufacturing Company, Masport Limited, Weibang Machinery Co., Ltd., AL-KO Gardentech Group, Robomow Commercial
North America was the largest region in the commercial walk-behind mowers market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the commercial walk-behind mowers market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa
The countries covered in the commercial walk-behind mowers market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The commercial walk-behind mowers market consists of sales of hydrostatic walk-behind mowers, gear-driven walk-behind mowers, wide-area walk-behind mowers, floating deck walk-behind mowers, and high-vacuum walk-behind mowers. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
Commercial Walk-Behind Mowers Market Global Report 2026 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.
This report focuses commercial walk-behind mowers market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.
Where is the largest and fastest growing market for commercial walk-behind mowers ? How does the market relate to the overall economy, demography and other similar markets? What forces will shape the market going forward, including technological disruption, regulatory shifts, and changing consumer preferences? The commercial walk-behind mowers market global report from the Business Research Company answers all these questions and many more.
The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, total addressable market (TAM), market attractiveness score (MAS), competitive landscape, market shares, company scoring matrix, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.
Added Benefits available all on all list-price licence purchases, to be claimed at time of purchase. Customisations within report scope and limited to 20% of content and consultant support time limited to 8 hours.