Oct 8, 2018   SOURCE: BusinessWire

2017 Commercial Outdoor Power Equipment Study: Nylon String Trimmers, Portable Yard Blowers, Hedge Trimmers, Lawn Edgers, Chain Saws, Pole Pruners, Walk Behind Lawn Mowers, and Riding Mowers - ResearchAndMarkets.com

The "2017 Commercial Outdoor Power Equipment Study" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

The study consists of 800 completed telephone interviews with a national sample of commercial grass cutters and landscapers.

Products surveyed (All gas powered) include:

  • Nylon String Trimmers
  • Portable Yard Blowers
  • Hedge Trimmers
  • Lawn Edgers
  • Chain Saws
  • Pole Pruners
  • Walk Behind Lawn Mowers
  • Riding Mowers

Study details include:

  • Projected number of units owned.
  • Products purchased during the 2017 season (Oct. 2016 - Sept. 2017).
    • Projected number of units bought by product-type or size.
    • Brand shares by product-type or size.
    • Type of outlet where purchased
    • Features that were wanted.
  • Percent that plans to buy each product category in 2018.
  • Usage of electric and battery-operated equipment for each hand-held product as well as walk-behind mowers. Usage of propane-powered equipment for riding mowers.
  • Classification data.
    • Number of employees during the season.
    • Number of trucks.
    • Region

Product-types or sizes:

  • String trimmers: straight shaft, bent shaft
  • Portable blowers: backpack, hand-held
  • Hedge trimmers: single- or double-sided; under 16", 16"-24", 25"-36", over 36"
  • Lawn edgers: walk-behind, hand-held
  • Chain saws: bar length; 12 or under, 13-14', 15-18, 18+, top vs. rear handle
  • Walk-behind mowers: cutting width; 19 or under, 20-24', 25-29, 30-35, 36 & over
  • Riding mowers: Type; stand-on 42 or less, 43-48, 49-54, 55-61, 62& over, sit-down, cutting width; 3039, 40-44, 45-49, 50-59, 60' & over.

Key Topics Covered

1. Introduction & Summary Charts

2. Detailed Tabulations

  • Number Owned
  • Projected Ownership
  • Number Bought
  • Projected Purchases
  • Intent to Purchase
  • Brands Purchased
  • Type of Shaft
  • Brands Purchased - Straight Shaft
  • Brands Purchased - Bent Shaft
  • Place of Purchase
  • Features
  • Blade Attachment Use
  • Percent of Jobs Using Blade Attachment
  • Type of Power

3. Appendix

  • Geographic Region Map

For more information about this report visit https://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/vlsh6d/2017_commercial?w=4