North America Small Off-road Engines Market size crossed USD 27.5 billion in 2020 and is expected to observe 6% growth rate from 2021 to 2027. Rising urban green spaces, such as parks/gardens, playing fields, and other open areas, will primarily increase the use of lawn mowers, edgers, string trimmers, chainsaws, leaf blowers, and other independent power source machines for gardening/landscaping applications, positively influencing the market growth.

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Ongoing trends in campus gardening, corporate gardening, and urban farming will encourage product growth in the commercial landscape. The growing demand for recreational pursuits will propel the use of small off-road engines to operate garden tillers, leaf blowers, string trimmers, and other independent power source machines, driving the product sales for residential and commercial gardening/landscaping applications.  

North America Market, By Engine Displacement

The 100cc to 500cc engine displacement segment will witness over 5.5% CAGR during the forecast timeframe, owing to their high performance with extended durability. In addition, they offer less emissions, noiseless performance, and exceptional power output with lower fuel consumption; thus, these engines are particularly designed for high debris applications due to their endurance in extreme conditions, increasing their demand in gardening/landscaping, agriculture, and construction end-use sectors

North America Market, By Number of Cylinder

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Single cylinder-based small off-road engine market accounted for 25% revenue share in 2020. This configuration is lightweight and small & compact and can fit in compact frames of various gardening equipment applications. It has gained traction among low-displacement engines due to its compact size, finding usage in residential landscaping equipment. It can also be used in demanding work environments due to high durability, strong wear resistance, and extended engine life. Single cylinder engines require low maintenance cost and are eco-friendly in nature. They have high power-to-weight ratio and possess direct fuel injection systems for higher fuel efficiency.  

North America Market, By Drive Shaft Orientation

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The vertical drive segment generated a revenue of more than USD 21 billion in 2020.  Vertical drive shaft small off-road engines are engines with drive shaft orientation vertical to the surface. These engines are vital components to consider when purchasing a push mower. They exhibit high durability, ease of starting, and power, directly impacting the performance of lawn mowers. These vertical engines used in lawn equipment can easily cut tall thick grass with ease. Vertical shaft engines are ideal for pressure washers, residential mowers, lawn mowers, and forestry & agricultural equipment.

Competitive Industry Landscape

Prominent market players include Kubota Corporation, Yanmar, Briggs & Stratton Engines, Yamaha Motor, Honda Motor, Kohler Co., Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Lifan Industry, and Motorenfabrik Hatz.