Equipment Trends 2012: User Survey Stand-on mowers
WHILE equipment manufacturers and suppliers weighed in on trends that are shaping the industry, equipment users provided L&I with feedback about their equipment decisions in 2012 and going forward. The results are as follows:
What equipment do you plan to
purchase during the next 6 months? (check all that apply) Blowers
String trimmers Work trucks
Hedge trimmers
Spray equipment (or other chemical application equipment)
Chain saws Turf aerators
Snow and ice management equipment
49% 46% 37% 32%
Commercial walk-behind mowers 28% Commercial zero-turn mowers Edgers
32% 25%
21% 18% 14%
12%
Utility vehicles Trenchers
Propane-powered mowers Loaders
Excavators During 2012, how have you
approached your equipment needs? (check all that apply) Purchased new equipment this year to fill specific needs
Used only the equipment from our existing fleet
Rented equipment this year to fill specific needs
Purchased used equipment this year to fill specific needs
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55% 36% 28% 12%
During the next six months, which of
the following would you be most likely to do should a specific need arise? Purchase new equipment
38%
Purchase replacement parts for existing equipment Rent equipment
Purchase used equipment
38% 17% 7%
When purchasing new equipment, which of the following factors is most important to you? Serviceability/support
12% 11% 9% 7% 7% 7%
Product specifications and features 31% Brand Price
34% 21%
14%
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