AL-KO KOBER Group

What AL-KO KOBER Group does

AL-KO Gardentech, the garden technology business unit now operating under AL-KO Geräte GmbH and headquartered in Kötz, Germany, designs, manufactures, and distributes powered garden equipment under the AL-KO, solo® by AL-KO, Robolinho®, and Masport brands. Its product portfolio spans robotic lawnmowers, ride-on tractors (Premium Pro and Comfort Pro), battery and electric lawnmowers (36V Energy Flex and 18V Bosch-compatible lines), trimmers, brushcutters, hedge cutters, chainsaws, garden shredders, motor hoes, and water pumps. The product set is increasingly differentiated by a proprietary smart garden ecosystem — the AL-KO inTOUCH Smart Garden App, the AL-KO Smart Cloud 4.0, and the dealer-facing Service Dashboard — that connects WiFi-enabled Robolinho® mowers and smart tractors for remote control, AI-driven mowing recommendations, predictive maintenance, and IFTTT-based automation, with integrations to Amazon Alexa, Home Connect Plus, and the Bosch 18V Home & Garden battery platform.

The company sells through a multi-channel go-to-market: stationary specialist dealers (Fachhandel) for solo® professional products with on-site handover and training, DIY retail chains for consumer equipment, an owned e-commerce storefront (alko-garden.com), and 17 wholly-owned sales subsidiaries across Germany, Austria, Switzerland, the UK, France, Italy, Croatia, Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Denmark, Latvia, Ukraine, Australia (Masport Australia), and New Zealand (Masport). Production is anchored at the Obdach facility in Austria, which produces ride-on mowers, Robolinho® units, and lawnmowers and also runs contract manufacturing of industrial components. Revenue is overwhelmingly hardware sales (one-time equipment purchase) with accessories, spare parts, and dealer service contracts as smaller recurring layers; pricing is not publicly disclosed and is set at the dealer/retail level.

Since the 2016 merger of Vehicle Technology into DexKo Global and the 2017 acquisition of Masport, the broader AL-KO GROUP has been progressively unbundled: AL-KO Airtech was sold to Trane Technologies (2022), and the remaining Automotive businesses (Kohl, GTB/GTMB, Prinz Kinematics) were divested to Segura, Palero, and HILO in 2023-2024. In Q1 2025, Ningbo Daye Garden Machinery Co. Ltd (DAYE Group), China's largest lawnmower manufacturer, completed the acquisition of AL-KO Gardentech, which now operates as a DAYE subsidiary while retaining its German/Austrian manufacturing footprint and brand portfolio.

Name

AL-KO KOBER Group

Legal name

AL-KO Geräte GmbH

Website

https://al-ko.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1931

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

AL-KO Gardentech designs, manufactures, and distributes smart-connected garden power equipment (robotic mowers, ride-on tractors, battery tools) across Europe and Oceania via specialist dealers, DIY retail, and 17 country subsidiaries, recently acquired by China's DAYE Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Outdoor Power Equipment / Garden Machinery

NAICS

Lawn and Garden Tractor and Home Lawn and Garden Equipment Manufacturing (333112)

SIC

Lawn & Garden Tractors & Home Lawn & Gardens Equip (3524)

akta.pro primary industry

Lawn & Garden Equipment Retail (Mowers, Trimmers, Blowers) (CRAIAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Controller/Timer & Smart Irrigation Setup (Wi‑Fi, Sensors) (HSAIAEAD)

Keywords

• Garden power equipment
• Robotic lawn mowers
• Ride-on tractors
• Battery garden tools
• Smart garden technology

Headquarters

HQ city

Eichenhausen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices16 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Garden Equipment Hardware Sales: Sale of powered garden equipment including robotic lawnmowers, ride-on tractors, lawnmowers, brushcutters, trimmers, hedge cutters, tillers, water pumps, and accessories. Products are sold under AL-KO and solo® by AL-KO brands through specialist dealers, DIY retailers, and e-commerce. Primarily one-time hardware purchase revenue with some accessories and spare parts as recurring elements.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

AL-KO Gardentech designs, manufactures, and distributes garden power equipment under the AL-KO and solo by AL-KO brands, including robotic lawnmowers (Robolinho), ride-on tractors, battery-powered 36V Energy Flex and 18V Bosch-compatible lawnmowers, hedge trimmers, brushcutters, shredders, motor hoes, water pumps, and multitools. The company operates an integrated smart garden ecosystem comprising the inTOUCH App, AL-KO Smart Cloud, and dealer Service Dashboard, and sells its products through specialist dealers, DIY retailers, e-commerce, and 17 international subsidiaries across Europe, Australia, and New Zealand.

Product overview

AL-KO Gardentech is a comprehensive garden equipment manufacturer offering smart-connected garden power tools under multiple brands. The core product ecosystem centers on the Robolinho® robotic lawn mowers (smart autonomous agents with app/cloud connectivity), ride-on tractors (Premium Pro and Comfort Pro lines with smart cockpit), and a full range of battery, electric, and gasoline-powered equipment including lawn mowers, hedge trimmers, brushcutters, shredders, motor hoes, and water pumps. Products span under the AL-KO main brand for consumer use, the solo® by AL-KO sub-brand for professional/dealer-exclusive premium offerings, and Masport (acquired New Zealand brand) for outdoor cooking. The portfolio is unified by the AL-KO Smart Garden ecosystem comprising the inTOUCH App, Smart Cloud 4.0, and Service Dashboard platforms, enabling cross-device automation, predictive maintenance, and dealer support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• solo by AL-KO: Exclusive professional-grade garden equipment brand sold through specialized trade partners
• Masport
• Robolinho

Products and services

• Robolinho Robotic Lawn Mowers Automatic robotic lawn mowers for private gardens up to 2,000 m², controllable via the inTOUCH app, Amazon Alexa, or IFTTT. Features include WiFi connectivity to AL-KO Smart Cloud, passage mode for narrow areas, quick homing kit, rain sensor, and predictive maintenance alerts. Sold to residential homeowners through specialist dealers, DIY retail, and e-commerce.
• solo by AL-KO Ride-on Tractors (Premium Pro, Comfort Pro) Professional-grade ride-on lawn tractors and mowers for large-area grounds maintenance up to 10,000 m². Available in gasoline, battery, and smart-connected variants with cutting widths up to 125 cm and grass collection boxes up to 310L. Sold exclusively through authorized specialist dealers who provide handover and on-site training, targeting professional landscapers and groundkeepers.
• AL-KO Battery-Powered Lawn Mowers (36V Energy Flex) Cordless 36V Energy Flex family lawn mowers, including smart models with AL-KO inTOUCH App connectivity. Feature dual battery slots for extended runtime, central height adjustment, and cutting widths up to 51 cm. Targeted at residential homeowners seeking emissions-free alternatives to gasoline mowers.
• AL-KO 18V Bosch Home & Garden Compatible Battery Tool Family Comprehensive 18V cordless garden tool family cross-compatible with Bosch Home & Garden 18V batteries, including lawn mowers, trimmers, chainsaws, lawn aerators, ground hoes, leaf blowers, hedge trimmers, high-reach pruners, and pressure washers. Designed for residential users with battery interchangeability across brands.
• AL-KO Electric Lawn Mowers (Easy and Comfort Series) Electric push lawn mowers for small to medium lawns (250-500 m²) in Easy and Comfort variants with cutting widths up to 38 cm and grass collection boxes up to 45L. Targeted at price-sensitive residential users with smaller gardens.
• AL-KO Water Pumps (SUB, DRAIN, DIVE Series) Water management equipment including clear water submersible pumps (SUB series), dirty water submersible pumps (DRAIN series), and submersible pressure pumps (DIVE series) for drainage, irrigation, and water supply applications in residential gardens.
• AL-KO Garden Shredders and Motor Hoes Electric knife shredder MH 2500 SLICE for garden waste processing (branches up to 40 mm, 50 L collection bag) and four motor hoe models (MH 360, MH 540, MH 770, MH 1150) for motorized soil cultivation with working widths from 36 cm to 115 cm and depth up to 36 cm.
• solo by AL-KO Multitools and Motorsense Professional-grade power units with quick-change attachments for brushcutting, pole sawing, and hedge trimming. Includes the battery brushcutter GT 4235.2, battery multitool MT 42.2, and gasoline multitool 130 MT. Sold under the solo by AL-KO professional sub-brand.
• solo by AL-KO Smart Ride-on Tractors Smart ride-on tractors with smartphone-as-cockpit functionality, including models T 20-105.2 HD V2 SD and T 23-125.2 HD V2 SD with up to 125 cm cutting deck, 310 L grass box, cruise control, headlights, bumper, and AL-KO inTOUCH 4.0 App integration for real-time performance data. Targeted at professional landscapers.
• AL-KO Tree and Hedge Care Products Hedge trimmers, brushcutters, high-reach pruners, leaf blowers, and chainsaws available in battery (18V Bosch-compatible and 36V Energy Flex) and gasoline-powered variants for residential tree, hedge, and shrub maintenance.
• AL-KO inTOUCH Smart Garden App Central smartphone application for controlling and monitoring AL-KO smart garden devices, providing real-time data, smart mowing recommendations, maintenance reminders, and dealer service access. Integrates with AL-KO Smart Cloud for data processing and with Amazon Alexa, IFTTT, and Home Connect Plus for smart home automation.
• AL-KO Smart Cloud 4.0 Cloud platform processing data from AL-KO smart-connected garden equipment in real time, enabling AI-driven mowing optimization recommendations, predictive maintenance alerts, remote device control, performance analytics, and dealer service dashboard access.
• AL-KO Service Dashboard Digital platform for authorized specialist dealers to manage customer smart devices, view service notifications, perform remote diagnostics, read error logs since production, access maintenance history, configure device parameters remotely, and create service documentation.
• Masport Gas Grills and Outdoor Equipment New Zealand market leader for gas grills and outdoor equipment, sold under the Masport brand through AL-KO Group's New Zealand and Australian subsidiaries (Masport Limited and Masport Australia PTY Ltd.).

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

AI capability6 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• Ningbo Daye Garden Machinery Co. Ltd (DAYE Group)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Ningbo Daye Garden Machinery Co. Ltd, a leading garden machinery company and China's champion in lawn mower manufacturing, completed the acquisition of AL-KO Gardentech in Q1 2025. This acquisition strengthens DAYE's position in the Gardentech business and enables AL-KO Gardentech to expand its global reach. AL-KO Gardentech continues its business as usual while integrating into the DAYE family. CEO Peter Kaltenstadler of AL-KO Gardentech expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration with DAYE Group.
• Home Connect PluscoreTechnology or Integration · 1 July 2022AL-KO Gardentech partnered with Home Connect Plus to enable central control of AL-KO and solo by AL-KO Robolinho® robotic lawnmowers alongside other smart home devices through a single app. This integration allows users to create cross-device automation scenarios, such as starting the robot mower only when weather conditions are suitable. Available in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Netherlands, Sweden, and Great Britain.
• Bosch (18V Home & Garden compatible system)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 March 2022AL-KO Gardentech partnered with Bosch to develop the 18V Bosch Home & Garden compatible battery system. AL-KO garden equipment is compatible with Bosch's 18V battery platform, enabling customers who already own Bosch 18V batteries to use AL-KO devices, and vice versa. This addresses market fragmentation in battery systems and enhances customer convenience and sustainability.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Gardena (Husqvarna Group): Gardena, now part of Husqvarna, is a leading European garden watering, irrigation, and hand-tool brand sold through DIY retail — closely comparable to AL-KO's residential watering-pump (SUB/DRAIN/DIVE) and garden-tool lines for the same hobby-gardener buyer.
• STIHL: STIHL is a German-founded, family-owned manufacturer of chainsaws, brushcutters, and battery-powered garden tools with a strong professional landscaping and dealer network — a direct peer to AL-KO/solo by AL-KO in pro-grade outdoor power equipment and German premium positioning.
• Einhell Germany AG: Einhell is a German DIY and garden equipment manufacturer with a comparable cordless 18V Power X-Change platform and broad residential product range — competing head-to-head with AL-KO in DIY-channel lawn mowers, trimmers, and pumps.
• Worx (Positec Group): Worx by Positec sells the Landroid robotic lawnmower and a 20V cordless garden platform through DIY/online channels — closely comparable to AL-KO Robolinho for tech-forward residential buyers and a direct peer in connected robotic mowing.
• Husqvarna Group: Husqvarna is the global leader in robotic lawnmowers (Automower) and a broad-line outdoor power equipment manufacturer serving both consumer and professional landscaping segments — directly comparable to AL-KO Gardentech's robotic and tractor portfolio across Europe.
• Bosch Home & Garden (Robert Bosch Power Tools): Bosch's Home & Garden division sells 18V cordless mowers, trimmers, and robotic lawnmowers across Europe under the same battery standard AL-KO is compatible with — making Bosch both the technology partner of AL-KO and the most direct competitor across the 18V residential platform.

Broad incumbents

• Honda Power Equipment: Honda manufactures premium residential and commercial lawnmowers, ride-on tractors, and robotic miimo mowers globally; comparable as a broad-line engine-powered outdoor power equipment incumbent that competes with AL-KO in mid-to-premium European markets.
• MTD Products (Cub Cadet): MTD owns Cub Cadet, Troy-Bilt, and Robomow — competing broadly in consumer and professional outdoor power equipment including robotic mowers — a broad-line incumbent comparable to AL-KO across Western Europe DIY and dealer channels.
• John Deere (Lawn & Garden): John Deere's Lawn & Garden segment offers premium ride-on tractors and robotic mowers targeting professional and high-end residential users — overlapping with the solo by AL-KO Premium Pro tractor line, though Deere is a much larger incumbent across agriculture and turf.

Emerging players

• Kärcher (gardening): Kärcher has expanded from cleaning equipment into garden (battery mowers, irrigation, smart garden), positioning the brand as a German premium cross-over competitor in residential garden categories where AL-KO currently holds its top-3 European position.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries17 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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