Our Top Groundscare Equipment Picks for 2025

 

When it comes to keeping outdoor spaces in pristine condition, professional groundscare demands a mixture of skill, planning, and the right machinery. The ideal kit for grounds professionals isn’t built around just one type of tool—it’s a carefully chosen line-up of machines, each playing a vital role in maintaining turf, borders, hard surfaces, and everything in between.

From finely finishing a cricket pitch in spring to reliably clearing leaves from a park in autumn, the needs of professional sites vary throughout the year. With this in mind, we’re proud to present an eclectic collection of high-performance machines that we believe all provide the innovation, durability, and operator comfort required by professionals for various groundscare tasks.

Our selection of ground care machines includes cylinder mowers for the finest turf finish; scarifiers to promote healthy grass growth; ride-on & tractor mowers for large-scale lawncare; robotic mowers for automated efficiency; brushcutters & strimmers for tackling tough growth; leaf blowers & garden vacuums for debris clearance; sweepers for year-round surface cleaning; and hedge trimmers for boundary maintenance.

Cylinder Lawnmowers – The Gold Standard for Fine Turf

Cylinder mowers are the go-to choice when presentation matters most. Their scissor-like cutting action creates a high-precision finish that’s impossible to achieve with other types of mower, making them a permanent fixture on sports pitches, golf courses, and ornamental lawns. With adjustable height settings and smooth rolling operation, they’re tailormade to achieve great turf health and an eye-catching, professional appearance.

GMD Top Pick for 2025: Allett Stirling 51 Cordless Cylinder Mower

The Allett Stirling 51 brings professional cylinder mowing into the battery age without compromising on quality. Powered by the EGO 56V system, it uses a dedicated motor for the cartridge and another for the rear roller, giving outstanding control over both mowing speed and finish. The HiteRite™ micro-adjustment makes precision cutting-height changes effortless, while a quick-change cartridge system supports lawn raking, scarifying, and more. With its SureBlade™ precision, ergonomic handlebars, and whisper-quiet operation, this cylinder mower is a premium choice for professionals who demand the perfect striped finish, but with minimal fuss.

Discover more about the Allett Stirling 51 Cordless Cylinder Mower here.

Scarifiers – Breathing Life into Your Lawn

Scarifiers remove moss and thatch, improving the flow of water, nutrients, and air to the grass roots. For professionals, they’re an essential seasonal tool—vital for maintaining healthy, resilient turf and preparing pitches or lawns for reseeding.

GMD Top Pick for 2025: Camon ES42 EGO Cordless Lawn Scarifier

The Camon ES42 combines commercial-level performance with battery convenience. Its swinging blade cartridge ensures moss and debris are lifted cleanly, while the depth-adjustment wheel gives you precise control over how aggressively you scarify the lawn. Running on EGO’s 56V battery technology, this commercial scarifier delivers over an hour of consistent power on a single charge, with minimal noise and vibrations. Built in the UK with a robust steel frame, folding handlebars, and easy maintenance requirements, it’s as practical as it is effective.

Find out more about the Camon ES42 EGO Cordless Lawn Scarifier now.

Ride-On & Tractor Mowers – Power and Productivity for Large Sites

For expansive areas of land, nothing matches the productivity of ride-on and tractor mowers. From formal lawns to uneven terrain, these machines bring power, speed, and operator comfort to a range of lawncare tasks, making them indispensable for estate, municipal, and commercial grounds work.

GMD Top Pick for 2025: Stella Racoon 110 Ride-on Flail Mower

The Stella Racoon 110 is expertly engineered for your toughest mowing jobs. Its 26hp twin-cylinder engine powers heavy-duty hammer flails, which tackle long grass, weeds, and scrub on even the steepest slopes. With an all-wheel-drive system, differential lock, and low centre of gravity, this flail mower’s stability and traction are truly exceptional. The deluxe seat, ergonomic controls, and adjustable settings will keep you comfortable throughout your time at work, while the reinforced tubular steel frame ensures the machine stands up to the demands of daily professional use.

Learn more about the Stella Racoon 110 Ride-on Flail Mower here.

Robotic Mowers – Automated Lawncare for Consistent Results

Robotic mowers are transforming groundscare by freeing up valuable staff time while maintaining a perfectly cut finish to a wide range of green spaces. For large sites, they offer reliable, programmed coverage with minimal human intervention, easily adapting to changing schedules and conditions.

GMD Top Pick for 2025: Husqvarna Automower® 580 EPOS®

The Automower® 580 EPOS® uses satellite-based RTK-GNSS technology for wire-free mowing with pinpoint accuracy. Ideal for sports pitches and commercial landscapes, it can create customised mowing patterns and instantaneously adapt to new boundaries via the Husqvarna Connect app. Handling slopes up to 45% with ease, this IPX5-certified robot mower is built for year-round use in all conditions. With Husqvarna Fleet Services™, operators can control, schedule, and monitor multiple units remotely, while radar sensors and high-visibility warning lights ensure A1 safety in public areas.

Take your first step in joining the robotic revolution in lawncare now.

Brushcutters & Strimmers – Tackle Tough Vegetation Fast

When rough grass, brambles, or thick undergrowth needs clearing, brushcutters and strimmers step in. These machines are versatile enough for everything from verge maintenance to precision trimming, and they remain an essential part of any grounds team’s toolkit.

GMD Top Pick for 2025: STIHL FS 461 C-EM L Clearing Saw

The STIHL FS 461 C-EM L is a professional-grade clearing saw for tackling dense vegetation in landscaping, agriculture, and forestry. Featuring a long shaft for taller users, it’s powered by a low-emission 2-MIX engine with M-Tronic 3.0 for optimised performance. Key features include ErgoStart, an anti-vibration system, adjustable ADVANCE Grip handles, and a large 0.75-litre transparent fuel tank. With a robust gearbox, 520 mm cutting circle, and ergonomic controls too, this premium brushcutter delivers power, comfort, and durability for demanding clearance tasks.

Order the STIHL FS 461 C-EM L Clearing Saw here.

Leaf Blowers & Garden Vacuums – Fast, Effective Debris Clearance

Clearing leaves and clippings quickly is key to keeping grounds safe and looking tidy. High-powered, professional leaf blowers and vacuums can make short work of even the heaviest wet leaves, ensuring paths, lawns, and hard surfaces remain clear of unwanted green debris.

GMD Top Pick for 2025: STIHL BR 800 C-E Petrol Backpack Leaf Blower

The BR 800 C-E is STIHL’s most powerful petrol blower, producing an impressive blowing force of 41N. With ErgoStart technology and a side-mounted pull cord, this backpack blower is exceptionally easy to operate. Other notable features include a highly efficient STIHL 4-MIX engine to minimise fuel consumption and emissions, along with an anti-vibration system to keep the operator comfortable, even during periods of extended use. An ergonomic harness and adjustable tube also ensure easy handling, while neat design features make for efficient transportation and storage.

Discover more about the STIHL BR 800 C-E Petrol Backpack Leaf Blower now.

Sweepers – Year-Round Surface Maintenance

Sweepers keep hard surfaces and artificial turf clean, removing dirt, debris, and even light snow. Self-propelled designs reduce strain on the operator, making them a smart groundscare investment for multi-season use.

GMD Top Pick for 2025: STIGA SWS 800 G Self-Propelled Sweeper

The STIGA SWS 800 G combines a 212cc petrol engine with a self-propelled drive for outstanding manoeuvrability. Its 80cm adjustable brush handles everything from leaves to snow, while large pneumatic tyres provide incredible grip on uneven or slippery ground. With ergonomic handlebars and eight forward/reverse gears, plus a collecting box and snow blade available as optional attachments, this STIGA sweeper is perfectly equipped to become your year-round workhorse.

Find out more about the STIGA SWS 800 G Self-Propelled Sweeper here.

Hedge Trimmers – Maintaining Boundaries with Precision

Well-maintained hedges frame a site beautifully, contributing to both privacy and security. Professional-grade hedge trimmers make the job of maintaining them much faster, safer, and more accurate, particularly when dealing with long runs or thick growth.

GMD Top Pick for 2025: Honda HHH 25D Petrol Hedge Trimmer

Honda’s HHH 25D is fitted with a 750mm double-sided blade and GX25 4-stroke engine to deliver smooth, powerful cuts. The adjustable rear handle rotates 180 degrees to make cutting awkward sections easier, while a balanced design and low vibration levels provide enhanced operator comfort on longer jobs. With Honda’s reputation for reliability backed by a solid warranty, this petrol hedge cutter could make a superb long-term addition to your groundscare team’s maintenance kit.

Learn more about the Honda HHH 25D Petrol Hedge Trimmer now.

The Best Groundscare Equipment Is Here

Groundscare is about more than just cutting grass—it’s about creating and maintaining spaces that are safe, attractive, and fit for purpose. With the right equipment, operators remain comfortable, tasks becomes more efficient, and results improve.

At Garden Machinery Direct, we offer the UK’s leading range of professional groundscare equipment, backed by expert advice and competitive pricing. Whether you’re managing sports facilities, public grounds, or large private estates, our tools deliver the performance, reliability, and value you need to keep your grounds looking their best all year round.