Small Off-Road Engines Market Size By Engine Displacement (Up to 100cc, 100cc to 500cc, 500cc to 800cc), By Number Of Cylinder (Single, Double, Multi), By Drive Shaft Orientation (Horizontal, Vertical), By End-Use Sector (Agriculture, Domestic, Gardening/Landscaping, Industrial, Automotive, Construction) By Distribution Channel (OEM, Aftermarket), Industry Analysis Report, Regional Outlook, Application Potential, Competitive Market Share & Forecast, 2020 – 2026

Industry Trends

Small Off-road Engines Market size exceeded USD 11.5 billion in 2019 and is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of over 5% between 2020 and 2026. Increasing indulgence in gardening and landscaping activities across the globe will drive the market growth.
 

Small off-road engines are compact gasoline-powered internal combustion engines that possesses extensive range of small displacements with insignificant powers output. These low powered engines find wide application to power generators, lawn mowers, concrete mixers and other machineries such as pressure washers, snow blowers etc. that requires independent source of power.
 

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Rising urban green spaces such as parks/gardens, playing fields and other open areas will primarily increase the use of lawn mowers, edger, string trimmers, chainsaws, leaf blower and other independent power source machines for gardening/landscaping applications, which in turn will positively influence the small off-road engines market revenue.
 

Increasing urbanization has compelled several residents to utilize vacant social spaces for gardening to enhance physical and mental fitness. Further, ongoing trends in campus gardening, corporate gardening and urban farming will encourage market growth in commercial landscape.
 

According to Garden Media, over 20% of middle age population in the United States is involved in gardening as a recreational pursuit. Such activities will propel the use of small off-road engines to operate garden tillers, leaf blower, string trimmers and other independent power source machines, boosting the market demand.
 

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Superior performance capabilities will boost the 100cc to 500cc engines demand

Small off-road engines with displacement between 100cc to 500cc will witness a strong growth of 5% through 2026 due to its high performance with extended durability. In addition, it offers less emissions, noiseless performance and exceptional power output with lower fuel consumption. Thus, these engines are particularly designed for high debris applications to endure their extended use in extreme conditions, which will increase their demand in gardening/landscaping, agriculture, and construction end-use sector.
 

500cc to 800cc off-road engines also pledge a robust growth in the industry, owing to its greater fuel efficiency and improved adaptability for various commercial applications. In addition, it offers smooth easy starting, superior balance, lower emissions, low vibration, improved valve life, and provides an instant return to maximum power varying operation.
 

Smooth functioning to support twin cylinder engines demand

In 2019, twin cylinder or double cylinder engines accounted for approx. 35% market share. These engine designs offer superior performance with high durability. Furthermore, availability of these variants in small displacement engines category i.e., 100cc to 200cc will surge its demand for various domestic applications.
 

Vertical drive shaft engines will foresee more than 5% CAGR till 2026. This can be credited to its superior performance and prolonged durability for various applications, that particularly includes gardening and landscaping equipment such as lawn mowers, string trimmers, tillers, leaf blower, etc. Moreover, simple setup, low maintenance and relative availability of product will increase its demand.
 

Multi cylinder small off-road engines market is expected to register significant growth in the coming years on account of their compact sizes, that offer more power, low vibration and enable quick cooling with more cooling surface area and smaller cylinder bore.
 

Escalating gardening/landscaping equipment demand to drive growth in the market

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Gardening/landscaping end-use sector dominated the small off-road engines market with over 55% share in 2019 and is likely to continue its dominance during the forecast period. This is attributed to extensive use of product to power various gardening and landscaping equipment such as leaf blowers, chain saws, lawn mowers, cutters & shredders, and garden tillers/edger.
 

Small off-road engines usage for domestic and agriculture applications such as generator, snow blower, pressure washers, pumps, tillers, and cultivators will witness a substantial growth over the next few years, on account of its increasing demand from emerging countries.
 

Consumer inclination towards quality to escalate market revenue generation from OEM

In 2019, OEM held around 90% market share owing to wide distribution. Provision of safety, enhanced durability and superior service with reduced maintenance are the key factors for segment growth. Additionally, consumer propensity towards product quality, reliability and cost effective after sales services will fuel its growth.
 

Asia Pacific region is estimated to drive the market growth in near future

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Asia Pacific market size will observe high growth from 2020 to 2026 driven by presence of key manufacturers including Honda, Kawasaki, and Kubota Corporation. Availability of raw materials, cost effective product prices, and increasing demand from domestic and agriculture equipment in the region will induce significant growth potential in the market.
 

North America small off-road engines market revenue is poised to expand at around 4.5% CAGR during the forecast timeframe due to application of these engines in gardening/ landscaping equipment and utility and terrain vehicles.
 

Geographic expansion to emerge as a key growth strategy

The small off-road engine manufactures are undergoing geographic expansion to strengthen their industry foothold. For instance, in August 2019, Briggs & Stratton officials stated that the company will expand its manufacturing facility to produce small gasoline engines used in lawn mowers in Poplar Bluff, Southeast Missouri, which will now only increase its presence in the region but will also add new jobs in the region.
 

The key industry participants include Briggs & Stratton Engines, Honda Motor Co., Ltd., Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd, Kohler Co., Loncin Motor Co., Ltd., Yanmar Co. ltd., Lifan Industry (Group) Co., Ltd., Kubota Corporation, Motorenfabrik Hatz GmbH & Co. KG, and Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
 

The market research report on small off-road engines includes in-depth coverage of the industry with estimates & forecast in terms of volume in Thousand units and revenue in USD Million from 2016 to 2026, for the following segments:
 

Market by Engine Displacement

• Up to 100cc
• 100cc to 500cc
• 500cc to 800cc

Market by Number of Cylinder

• Single cylinder
• Double cylinder
• Multi cylinder

Market by Drive Shaft Orientation

• Horizontal
• Vertical

Market by distribution channel

• Agriculture
• Domestic
• Gardening/ Landscaping
  • Residential
  • Commercial
• Industrial
• Automotive
• Construction

Market by Distribution Channel

• OEM
• Aftermarket

The above information is provided on a regional and country basis for the following:

• North America
  • U.S.
  • Canada
• Europe
  • Germany
  • UK
  • France
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Russia
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • Australia
• Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Mexico
  • Argentina
• Middle East & Africa
  • Saudi Arabia
  • UAE
  • South Africa