Ego, Greenworks, RC Mowers Unveil New Mowers
Equip Expo 2026 in Louisville showcased new commercial zero-turn mowers and autonomous mowing technology for landscapers.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Landscaping
Ego Commercial introduced its first commercial zero-turn lineup at Equip Expo 2026 in Louisville, while Greenworks, Bad Boy, Gravely and RC Mowers also displayed new equipment. The show's new products span battery-powered stand-on mowers, a prototype tracked zero-turn and an autonomous mower.
Why it matters
The launches reflect growing interest among landscapers in battery-powered and autonomous commercial equipment as alternatives to traditional gas-powered machines. For Louisville, the host city, the show brought these new products directly to regional landscaping professionals.
Ego's stand-on models use removable batteries equivalent to 44 horsepower, with runtimes of 2-4+ hours per charge and top speeds up to 12 mph. The Greenworks Optimus Z offers 8 hours of cutting per charge from a 30kWh under-seat battery, while the ReconX autonomous unit is powered by a 40-horsepower engine.
The players
Ego Commercial
Ego Commercial is the commercial division of the Ego battery-powered outdoor equipment brand, known for cordless lawn tools.
Greenworks
Greenworks is an outdoor power equipment manufacturer known for battery-powered lawn and garden tools.
Gravely
Gravely is a long-established commercial lawn mower brand known for its Pro-Turn zero-turn line.
RC Mowers
RC Mowers is a manufacturer of robotic and autonomous commercial mowing equipment.
The details
Ego Commercial's first commercial zero-turn lineup includes the ZTX4800R, ZTX5400R and ZTX6000R stand-on models, all powered by removable high-capacity batteries. Greenworks showed its 72-inch Optimus Z with new attachments, Gravely brought four Pro-Turn models to the U.S. market, Bad Boy debuted its RoughTrak prototype and RC Mowers unveiled the autonomous ReconX with a 10.1-inch touchscreen.
Timeline
Equip Expo 2026 took place in Louisville on Day 1 and Day 2 of the event, covered by Equipment World.
Industry Dynamics
The Equip Expo launches extend the battery-powered zero-turn category into commercial-grade stand-on machines that compete with traditional gas-powered Pro-Turn models. Autonomous units like the RC Mowers ReconX point toward labor-saving automation for landscape crews covering several acres per day.
Louisville landscapers attending the show can compare battery stand-on mowers against their current gas fleet on runtime, speed and cutting capacity. The ReconX's 4-5 acres per hour per unit may matter most to crews managing large commercial properties.
The takeaway
Commercial buyers evaluating battery-powered zero-turns should weigh runtime and cutting capacity against their daily acreage. Autonomous options may suit crews looking to cover large areas with fewer operators.
Further reading
Explore more Landscaping coverage to see how commercial crews are choosing between battery and gas equipment.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Equipment World.
