READY TO MAKE THE SWITCH?
Do you plan to switch any gas-powered equipment to battery-powered in 2025?
What are the main barriers to increasing your adoption of electric equipment?
50% 49% 46% 41% 15% 12% 11% 2%
RUNTIME IS NOT ENOUGH TO FINISH THE JOB
48%
NOT AS POWERFUL AS GAS-POWERED EQUIPMENT
28%
COST IS TOO HIGH
17%
RECHARGING TAKES TOO LONG
6%
1%
NOT SURE WHAT THE BRAND IS
OTHER
NO BARRIERS
HASSLE OF TRAINING CREW TO USE IT
We also invited respondents to share their thoughts about transitioning from gas-powered equipment to electric, which uncovered a range of perspectives. They said: "We need more information on the production of these products and [if] disposing of them is better than what we currently have from an environmental point of view." - Chris H. "[We are] leaders in our field so have had electric carts for years. Thinking of going back to gas weed eaters and walk- behind mowers." - Catherine M. "We like to use battery-powered equipment whenever it makes things more efficient." - Nolan "Electric tools have to keep up with power and longevity.” - Jason G. "It's going to happen and if the quality and power is there, we are happy to make the change. " - Barbara R.
A majority of respondents said they do plan to acquire new equipment this year. When asked if they’re planning to switch from gas-powered to battery- powered equipment, many said yes. Only a small percentage plans to switch everything, but nearly 30 per cent indicated they’ll add at least a few pieces this year. But overall, more respondents do not plan to switch at all. Plenty of landscapers are still unsure about adopting battery-powered equipment, which leaves the door open for brands to demonstrate how their solutions solve problems. We asked survey participants about their hesitancy to switch and, given the opportunity to choose multiple options, respondents highlighted four main barriers: battery- powered equipment won’t have enough runtime to finish the job, it won’t be as powerful as existing gas- powered options, it is too costly and recharging will slow crews down.
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