Canadians are beginning to rethink lawn care tools as more than half report they find yard work time-consuming and physically demanding. A new survey commissioned by Positec Group, a global leader in manufacturing and innovation, reveals that while many everyday manual tools have been replaced by time- and energy-saving alternatives—from robot vacuums to electric vehicles—one household task remains largely unchanged: lawn care, which is still often gas-powered and physically demanding.
Survey Highlights: Gas-Powered Mowers Still Dominate
According to the survey, about half of Canadians (51%) who maintain their lawns still use gas-powered mowers, while 59% of those who mow their lawn say mowing is physically demanding. However, as the cost of fuel and the overall cost of living pervade news headlines, Canadians are beginning to rethink their reliance on gas.
Shifting Mindsets Toward Battery-Powered Solutions
“From the cars we drive to the mowers we push to maintain our yards, Canadians are increasingly looking for ways to save time, reduce effort, and cut ongoing household costs,” said Phil Fitzpatrick, Vice President and General Manager at Positec Canada. “We’re seeing that mindset extend to lawn care, where battery powered and robotic solutions can simplify weekly maintenance while reducing reliance on gas.”
During peak season, almost 3 in 5 Canadians who maintain their own lawn (56%) use lawn tools every week, and nearly as many (55%) say they would consider switching tools if it made the work easier, according to the new survey. Battery-powered and robotic lawn tools are emerging as practical, low-maintenance solutions for those short on time.
Interest in Smart Features
That openness to change is already shaping what Canadians expect from modern lawn tools. Among Canadians maintaining their own lawn, nearly half (48%) say they are interested in smart features, such as battery monitoring, maintenance alerts, or simple scheduling tools if the technology feels easy to use. The message is clear: Canadians want tools that reduce effort and friction, not add complexity to an already demanding chore.
Battery-Powered Lawn Tools Remove Friction
That mindset aligns with a broader rethinking of how much time and energy lawn care should require at all. With weekly usage the norm and physical strain still a common complaint, battery-powered and robotic tools are increasingly viewed as practical upgrades designed to simplify maintenance, lower ongoing effort, and reduce reliance on gas-powered equipment.
Worx’s battery-powered and robotic lawn care solutions are built around that practical approach. The tools place an emphasis on consistency, ease, and lower maintenance, with designs that free homeowners from the physical demands and time commitments of traditional lawn care. For example, the WORX Landroid Vision Cloud (¼ Acre) uses intelligent, wire-free navigation and real-time obstacle detection to deliver precise, hands-free lawn care.
