A Retailer's Guide: Lawnmowers and Gardening Cutting Tools

Retailers Guide to
Lawnmowers and
Gardening Cutting Tools

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This edition of the Retailer’s Guide focuses on the lawnmower and garden cutting tool category, highlighting essential products, selling points, and value-added features your customers will be looking for this season. It includes supplier insights into their products helping you stay informed on what is available, and the retail opportunities presented by these.

Should you wish to grow your existing gardening section, prepare for seasonal spikes, or start a gardening category in your store, this guide has been developed to support smarter stocking decisions – and ultimately, stronger sales.

Bosch Professional
Cordless Garden Range

High-performance, Battery-powered Tools for Professionals

Bosch Professional brings trusted performance outdoors with a cordless gardening range designed for landscapers, groundskeepers, and serious DIYers. These tools offer mobility, low noise, and zero emissions while delivering professional-level power.

From precision trimming to heavy-duty lawn care, Bosch Pro garden tools offer the freedom of cordless with the performance professionals expect

Key Tools in the Range:

● Hedgecutters (GHE 18V-60 & GHE 18V-50 TP): Lightweight, ergonomic, with Anti-Blocking technology and telescopic options for tall hedges

● Leaf Blower (GBL 18V-750): High-speed air power with variable control and quiet operation.

● Grass Trimmer (GRT 18V-33): Brushless motor, Anti-Tangle tech, and easy line replacement for neat results.

● Brushcutter (GFR 18V-23): Robust blade and spool system for dense vegetation, with plant protector and shoulder strap.

● Chainsaws (GKE 18V-40 & GKE 18V-25 TP): Versatile cutting with OptiCut technology, telescopic reach, and durable design.

● Lawnmower (GRA 18V2-46): Dual-battery power, 46 cm cutting width, ergonomic handle, and compact storage design.

With ProCORE18V battery compatibility, Bosch Professional cordless gardening solutions deliver powerful, efficient, and quiet performance — cleaner and more versatile than petrol alternatives.

For more information,
Visit: www.bosch-professional.com/za/en/

Hedgecutters (GHE 18V-60 & GHE 18V-50 TP)

Leaf Blower (GBL 18V-750)

Grass Trimmer (GRT 18V-33)

Brushcutter (GFR 18V-23)

Chainsaws (GKE 18V-40 & GKE 18V-25 TP)

Lawnmower (GRA 18V2-46)

Aquacraft Gardening Cutting Tools

Secateurs & Scissors

Grass & Hedge Shears

Loppers

Pruning Saws

Quality You Can Trust

Aquacraft offers a versatile range of cutting tools built for comfort, performance, and safety. Backed by a 25-year warranty, these tools are perfect for DIYers, landscapers, and gardening pros.

The Aquacraft range offers a solution for every job and every budget

● Secateurs & Scissors – Ergonomic and precise for branches, herbs, bonsai, or crafting. Adjustable, multi-purpose, and non-stick blades ensure clean cuts.

● Grass & Hedge Shears – Lightweight and powerful for edges and hedges. Gear technology and telescopic handles make tough jobs easier.

● Loppers – Heavy-duty or bypass options for branches up to 45mm, with energy-saving mechanisms and leverage for effortless cutting.

● Pruning Saws – Hardened, rust-proof blades in curved or soft-grip designs for smooth sawing of thick branches.

Retailer Takeaway
Durable, ergonomic, and intelligently designed, Aquacraft tools deliver reliable results and broad customer appeal, making them a smart addition to any garden section.

For more information, Visit: www.matus.co.za

INGCO 20V
Cordless Industrial Gardening Tools

Power and Precision, No Petrol required

INGCO delivers a complete range of 20V cordless garden tools designed for convenience, mobility, and reliable performance. Perfect for homeowners, landscapers, and garden enthusiasts, each tool is lightweight, efficient, and ergonomically designed for comfort. Batteries and chargers are sold separately.

Today’s garden customer demands cordless convenience without compromising on performance, and INGCO’s 20V range delivers exactly that Action for Sustainable Energy

● Cordless Lawnmower – 460mm cutting width with 3-in-1 functionality (bagging, mulching, side-discharge). Eight cutting height positions make it ideal for medium to large gardens.

● Chainsaw – Compact 8” bar for pruning, branch cutting, or firewood. Delivers fast, precise cuts with safety and mobility.

● Hedge Trimmer – 460mm laser-cut blade for crisp, even trimming. Lightweight design ensures ease of use for shaping hedges.

● Grass Trimmer – 300mm cutting diameter with in-line wheel edging function. Ergonomic design allows for precise trimming and edging.

● Blower – Compact yet powerful with 115 km/h wind speed. Perfect for clearing leaves and light debris quickly.

● Cordless Shears – Brushless motor with selectable cutting diameters (20mm or 30mm) for precise pruning of shrubs, trees, or even vineyards.

Retailer Takeaway
The INGCO 20V cordless range offers reliable, ergonomic, and versatile solutions for all garden maintenance needs, making it an attractive addition to any garden tools section.

For more information, Visit: www.ingco.co.za

INGCO 20V Cordless Lawnmower (LMLI20185)

INGCO 20V Cordless Chainsaw (CGSLI2085)

INGCO 20V Cordless Hedge Trimmer (CHTLI20018)

INGCO 20V Cordless Grass Trimmer (CGTLI20328)

INGCO 20V Cordless Blower (CABLI20323)

INGCO 20V Cordless Shears (CSSLI20308)

RYOBI
Gardening Tools

RLT-1060 Electric Line Trimmer

RPT-3000 Petrol Line Trimmer

XLT-240K 18V Cordless Grass Trimmer Kit

RBC-5200 52cc Petrol Brush Cutter

XBBC-18 18V Cordless

RM-145P Petrol Lawnmower

RM-2410 Electric Lawnmower

XBSM-440PLUS Cordless 36V Scissor Mower

RHT-650 Electric Hedge Trimmer

XHT-510 18V Cordless Hedge Trimmer

CS-4518 Petrol Chain Saw

CS-2240 Electric Chain Saw

XBCS-255 18V Cordless Chain Saw

XCS-100 Cordless Hand Chain Saw

XBDS-18 18V Cordless Dual Action Saw

XBA-18 18V Brushless Earth Auger

Powered Solutions for Every Garden

Ryobi delivers a complete range of petrol, electric, and cordless garden tools, trusted for value, versatility, and innovation. Designed to suit every yard and every retailer’s shelf, the range combines reliability with strong guarantees.

Ryobi continues to offer an impressive and ever-expanding range of lawn and garden equipment, including electric, petrol, and cordless models to suit every retailer’s shelf – and every end-user’s yard.

Line Trimmers
From the 1000W electric RLT-1060 to the petrol RPT-3000, Ryobi trimmers offer balance, comfort, and easy operation. Cordless options like the XLT-240K add lightweight versatility as part of the Universal Power Platform.

Brush Cutters
Heavy-duty petrol models like the RBC-5200 provide serious cutting power, while cordless brushless options such as the XBBC-18 give users efficiency and flexibility within the Universal Power Platform.

Lawnmowers
Whether it’s the petrol RM-145P, the powerful 2400W RM-2410 electric mower, or the cordless XBSM-440PLUS scissor mower, Ryobi ensures performance for gardens of all sizes.

Hedge Trimmers
The electric RHT-650 offers robust dual-action blades, while cordless models like the XHT-510 deliver quiet, mobile cutting within the Universal Power Platform.

Chain Saws & Multi-Cutters
Ryobi covers the spectrum from petrol power (CS-4518) to electric convenience (CS-2240) and cordless freedom with models like the XBCS-255 and XCS-100. The XBDS-18 adds versatility, converting between chainsaw and board cutter.

Augers
The cordless XBA-18 makes light work of fence posts, landscaping, and soil preparation, combining brushless efficiency with user safety on the Universal Power Platform.

Why Stock Ryobi?
With solutions spanning petrol, electric, and cordless, Ryobi covers every garden task. A nationwide service network and 2-year guarantees add peace of mind, while the Universal Power Platform offers strong cross-selling opportunities that bring customers back for more tools.

For more information, Visit: www.ryobi.co.za

Multi-Sharp Garden
Tool Sharpeners

Sharp Thinking: Why Multi-Sharp belongs in your Gardening Section

Multi-Sharp, available from Vermont Sales, keeps garden tools performing at their best with easy-to-use sharpening solutions. Instead of replacing blunt tools, customers can restore cutting performance quickly and affordably – making this an excellent add-on category for retailers.

To make the most of the Multi-Sharp range, consider merchandising these products directly alongside their related categories using clip strips

Key Products in the Range

● Rotary Mower & Tool Sharpener (MS1301): Restores rotary mower blades, spades, hoes, axes and more using a corundum wheel that fits any drill.

● 4-in-1 Garden Tool Sharpener (MS1501): Fast, effective sharpening for loppers, knives, and even kitchen blades.

● Chainsaw Sharpening Kit (MS1701/1702): Regrinds cutters to the correct angle; fits most chainsaw brands.

● Shear & Scissor Sharpener (MS1401): Accurate regrinding for garden shears and household scissors.

● Secateur & Lopper Sharpener (MS1601): Sharpens even the bluntest curved or straight blades; recommended by the Royal National Rose Society.

● Dual-Purpose Sharpener (MS1901): 2-in-1 solution for knives, cleavers, and scissors.

● Starter Kits (MS1801 / MS8001): Bundled sharpeners for complete or seasonal needs.

Merchandising Tip
Position sharpeners alongside their related tools using clip strips to boost visibility and encourage impulse add-on sales.

A Sales Opportunity
Blunt tools often frustrate customers, but Multi-Sharp provides an easy fix. Affordable, effective, and simple to use, these sharpeners extend tool life and deliver professional results – making them a smart addition to any garden aisle.

For more information, Visit: www.vermontsales.co.za