Riding Mowers Global Market Report 2026

Riding mowers are a type of lawnmower on which the operator can sit while mowing, as opposed to manually pushed or towed mowers. Riding mowers are equipped with a horizontally rotating blade system, often featuring multiple blades. It's important to note that only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are considered in this context.

The primary categories of riding mowers include rear-engine riding mowers, tractors (including lawn and garden tractors), and zero-turning radius (ZTR) mowers. Rear-engine riding mowers are self-propelled vehicles designed for cutting grass in lawns. Approximately half of rear-engine riding mowers are used for lawns ranging in size from 1/2 to 1 acre. Riding mowers can be powered by various fuel types, including gas, propane, electric (both cordless/battery-powered and corded electric). These mowers find applications in both residential and commercial settings for lawn maintenance.

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 impacted the riding mowers market by increasing costs of imported engines, batteries, electric motors, and electronic components used in mower manufacturing. These impacts are most visible in electric powered and zero turn riding mower segments, particularly in regions dependent on cross border equipment and component trade such as North America and Asia Pacific. Higher tariffs have raised manufacturing and retail prices for end users. At the same time, tariffs have encouraged local assembly, domestic sourcing of components, and innovation in cost efficient mower designs, supporting long term market competitiveness.

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The riding mowers market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $12.58 billion in 2025 to $13.22 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth in residential lawn care activities, expansion of commercial landscaping services, rising suburban housing developments, preference for time saving lawn maintenance equipment, availability of gas powered riding mowers.

The riding mowers market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $16.63 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising adoption of electric outdoor power equipment, increasing focus on sustainable lawn care solutions, growth in commercial property maintenance, technological advancements in battery performance, demand for autonomous and smart mowing solutions. Major trends in the forecast period include rising adoption of electric and battery powered riding mowers, growing demand for zero turn radius mowers in commercial landscaping, increasing integration of smart controls and connectivity features, shift toward low emission and noise reduced lawn equipment, expansion of high performance riding mowers for large properties.

The growing popularity of lawn care and gardening activities, along with the presence of large garden spaces in public areas, schools, and recreational sites, is driving the growth of the riding mowers market. Riding mowers are preferred over push lawnmowers for larger areas due to their ease of use. People are increasingly engaging in lawn care and gardening for various reasons, such as enjoying a hobby, gaining a sense of accomplishment, reducing stress, and having access to fresh food. For example, in July 2024, according to Gitnux, a US-based non-governmental organization, the U.S. lawn care industry was valued at $99 billion, with 28% of homeowners hiring professional services at an average cost of $35-$50 per visit. Furthermore, 69% of Americans believe maintaining a well-kept lawn is important, and 78% consider it a key feature of a home. Lawn care and gardening are viewed as stress-relieving activities by 80% of the population. Interestingly, around 75% of water usage in U.S. households is allocated to lawn care. As lawn care and gardening activities increase, the need for mowers to maintain grass and enhance property appearance rises, driving the demand for riding mowers.

The rising engagement in gardening activities is expected to drive the growth of the riding mowers market in the coming years. Gardening activities encompass the various tasks and practices involved in cultivating and caring for plants, typically in outdoor spaces such as gardens, yards, or other green areas. Riding mowers are utilized in gardening to efficiently cut and maintain large lawns and gardens, reducing labor intensity for expansive areas. For example, in August 2025, Raleigh Realty, a US-based real estate company, reported that approximately 55% of U.S. households participate in gardening-representing around 71.5 million homes and nearly 186 million individuals-placing the country among the top three gardening nations globally. Consequently, the growing engagement in gardening activities is propelling the expansion of the riding mowers market.

Major companies operating in the riding mowers market are committed to innovation and are launching products such as the ProRider E559 to offer reliable services to their customers. The ProRider E559 is a battery-powered riding mower equipped with a high-quality transmission and an anti-tip frame, providing users with power and performance. For example, Yard Force, a US-based manufacturer of outdoor power equipment, introduced the ProRider E559 in January 2023. This lithium-ion-powered riding mower offers clean and quiet operation for lawn maintenance. It features a brushless motor, a 38-inch twin-blade steel deck with 12-position deck adjustments ranging from 1.5 inches to 4.5 inches, and a control panel with cruise control, LED headlights, and a USB charger port. This innovation caters to the evolving needs of consumers in the riding mowers market.

Major companies operating in the riding mowers market are Deere & Company, American Honda Motor Co., MTD Products, Husqvarna Group, The Toro Company, STIGA S.p.A., Ariens Company, Briggs & Stratton, Global Garden Products, Emak, Mean Green Products, Scag Power Equipment, Gravely, Bad Boy Mowers, Simplicity, Kubota Corporation, Ferris Industries, Dixie Chopper, Walker Mowers, Wright Manufacturing, Country Clipper, Grasshopper Company, Swisher, Bob-Cat, Spartan Mowers, Worldlawn Power Equipment, Hustler Turf Equipment

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the riding mowers market in 2025. North America was the second largest region in the riding mowers market. The regions covered in the riding 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 riding mowers market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The riding mowers market consists of sales of articulating lawn mowers and battery powered riding 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.

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This report focuses riding 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.

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Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Type: Rear Engine Riding Mowers; Tractors; Zero Turning Radius (ZTR) Mowers
• 2) By Fuel Type: Gas-Powered; Propane-Powered; Electric-Powered; Cordless Or Battery
• 3) By End User: Residential; Commercial
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Rear Engine Riding Mowers: Gas-Powered Rear Engine Mowers; Battery-Powered Rear Engine Mowers
• 2) By Tractors: Lawn Tractors; Garden Tractors
• 3) By Zero Turning Radius (ZTR) Mowers: Gas-Powered ZTR Mowers; Electric-Powered ZTR Mowers; Hybrid ZTR Mowers
• Companies Mentioned: Deere & Company; American Honda Motor Co.; MTD Products; Husqvarna Group; The Toro Company; STIGA S.p.A.; Ariens Company; Briggs & Stratton; Global Garden Products; Emak; Mean Green Products; Scag Power Equipment; Gravely; Bad Boy Mowers; Simplicity; Kubota Corporation; Ferris Industries; Dixie Chopper; Walker Mowers; Wright Manufacturing; Country Clipper; Grasshopper Company; Swisher; Bob-Cat; Spartan Mowers; Worldlawn Power Equipment; Hustler Turf Equipment
• Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain.
• Regions: Asia-Pacific; South East Asia; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
• Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
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