ALKO RECORD SA
AL-KO Gardentech is a German garden equipment manufacturer (division of AL-KO Geräte GmbH, founded 1931) producing battery-powered mowers, robotic mowers, smart tractors, and garden tools for consumer gardeners and professional landscapers across 19 countries.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1931
- HeadquartersKötz, Germany
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What ALKO RECORD SA does
AL-KO Gardentech is the garden technology division of AL-KO Geräte GmbH, a privately held German company founded in 1931 by Alois Kober in Großkötz, Bavaria. The division designs, manufactures, and distributes garden power equipment, with a product portfolio spanning battery-powered lawn mowers, smart robotic mowers, connected ride-on lawn tractors, garden shredders, motor hoes, and water pumps. It operates two principal consumer brands — AL-KO for residential users and solo by AL-KO for professional applications — and distributes the Masport brand in Australia and New Zealand. The company serves two end-markets: consumer gardeners performing residential lawn and garden maintenance, and professional landscapers requiring commercial-grade durability. Distribution is hybrid, running through 15+ wholly-owned national subsidiaries across 19 countries in Europe and Oceania, supplemented by independent garden-equipment dealers and retailers.
Revenue is generated almost entirely through hardware sales of branded garden equipment, with no disclosed subscription, software, or services revenue streams. Pricing is channel-mediated (regional distributors and dealers) rather than publicly disclosed. The go-to-market motion is sales-led, combining direct engagement through local subsidiaries with multi-tier reseller coverage. Technology is centered on battery-powered cordless platforms (co-developed with Bosch), smart connected devices (integrated with Home Connect Plus), and robotic mower systems. Since June 2025, the company operates as a subsidiary of Ningbo Daye Garden Machinery Co. Ltd within the Daye Group, following a completed acquisition. The division is led by three Managing Directors — Peter Kaltenstadler, Sergio Tomaciello, and Tina Bentele — with regional leadership including Thomas Hoffmann at AL-KO Gardentech Austria GmbH.
ALKO RECORD SA firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- ALKO RECORD SA
- Legal name
- AL-KO Geräte GmbH
- Website
- https://al-ko.es
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1931
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- AL-KO Gardentech is a German garden equipment manufacturer (division of AL-KO Geräte GmbH, founded 1931) producing battery-powered mowers, robotic mowers, smart tractors, and garden tools for consumer gardeners and professional landscapers across 19 countries.
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ALKO RECORD SA industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Garden Power Equipment
- NAICS
- Lawn and Garden Tractor and Home Lawn and Garden Equipment Manufacturing (333112)
- SIC
- Lawn & Garden Tractors & Home Lawn & Gardens Equip (3524), Retail-Building Materials, Hardware, Garden Supply (5200)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Lawn & Garden Equipment Retail (Mowers, Trimmers, Blowers) (CRAIAIAA)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Irrigation, Hoses & Watering Systems Retail (CRAIAIAD)
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Where ALKO RECORD SA is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Kötz
- HQ country
- Germany
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices16 records
Markets served
ALKO RECORD SA business model
Business model- 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
- Garden Equipment Sales: Sale of garden power tools, lawn mowers, robotic mowers, brushcutters, pumps, and related garden equipment to consumers and professionals
- Regional Distribution: Distribution through owned subsidiaries and partners across Europe, Australia, and New Zealand markets
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels3 records
ALKO RECORD SA product offering
Product offeringCore offering
AL-KO Gardentech designs, manufactures, and distributes garden power tools and equipment including battery-powered and smart robotic lawn mowers, ride-on tractors, brushcutters, garden shredders, motor hoes, and water pumps. The company sells through two distinct product lines: the AL-KO brand targeting residential consumers and the solo by AL-KO brand serving professional landscapers, with the Masport brand covering Australia and New Zealand markets.
Product overview
AL-KO Gardentech operates as a garden technology division offering a comprehensive portfolio of garden power equipment under the AL-KO and solo by AL-KO brands. The product range spans battery-powered lawn mowers, smart ride-on tractors with connected features, garden shredders, motor hoes, and water pumps. The solo by AL-KO sub-brand targets professional users with premium-grade equipment, while the core AL-KO brand serves residential consumers. The company positions itself at the intersection of traditional garden machinery and intelligent garden solutions.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- solo by AL-KO: Product line featuring solo by AL-KO Multitools, solo by AL-KO Motorsense, and solo by AL-KO Rasentraktoren (smart ride-on mowers).
- Masport
- solo
Products and services
- AL-KO Gardentech Division Core business division offering garden power tools and equipment for private and professional garden care.
- solo by AL-KO Premium sub-brand of professional-grade garden equipment including multitools, brushcutters, and smart ride-on lawn tractors targeting professional landscapers.
- Battery-powered lawn mowers Cordless electric lawn mowers powered by Bosch battery technology for residential lawn care without cables or fuel.
- Smart lawn tractors Connected ride-on lawn mowers with intelligent features and smart garden integration for larger garden maintenance.
- Garden shredders (Gartenhäcksler) Garden waste processing equipment for shredding branches and organic garden material into compostable matter.
- Motor hoes (Motorhacken) Motorized soil cultivation equipment for tilling and preparing garden beds.
- Garden pumps Water management equipment for drainage, irrigation, and water transfer applications in garden and home settings.
- Masport (Australia and New Zealand) Garden equipment brand distributed across Australia and New Zealand markets through Masport Australia PTY Ltd and Masport Limited.
Companies that use ALKO RECORD SA
Customer profileNamed customers2 records
Segments2 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
ALKO RECORD SA technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
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- Has API
- No
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Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature2 records
ALKO RECORD SA partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- Ningbo Daye Garden Machinery Co. LtdcoreNingbo Daye Garden Machinery Co. Ltd completed the successful acquisition of AL-KO Gardentech, making Daye Group the new parent company. This acquisition represents a significant strategic realignment for AL-KO Gardentech as part of the Daye Group portfolio.
- BoschcoreAL-KO Gardentech collaborated with Bosch to launch a new battery-powered era for garden equipment, utilizing Bosch battery technology across their product range for cordless garden tools.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
ALKO RECORD SA competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Husqvarna Group: Swedish manufacturer and direct competitor across robotic mowers (Automower), battery garden tools, and chainsaws. Competes head-to-head with AL-KO in the European premium residential and professional landscaping segments, including in core markets like Germany, Austria, and France.
- Greenworks Tools: Battery-first outdoor power equipment maker targeting residential mowing, trimming, and robotic segments. Direct competitor in the cordless and connected garden categories where AL-KO is investing via its smart lawn tractor line.
- STIHL: German family-owned maker of petrol and battery-powered garden and forestry tools. Directly competes with AL-KO and solo by AL-KO in brushcutters, mowers, and professional landscaping equipment across Europe.
- Gardena (Husqvarna): European leader in garden watering, pumps, and smart irrigation now under Husqvarna. Directly comparable to AL-KO's garden pumps line and increasingly competitive in connected outdoor products.
- Einhell Germany AG: German garden and DIY power tool company with a comparable mass-market cordless portfolio. Competes with AL-KO at the value and mid-tier across Europe with strong DIY channel penetration (Lidl, OBI, Bauhaus).
- Bosch Power Tools (Garden): Bosch is simultaneously AL-KO's battery platform partner and a direct competitor in cordless mowers and garden tools. Both are German-engineered brands competing for the same residential DIY and pro-sumer segment via overlapping dealer networks.
- Worx (Positec): Global cordless garden tool brand with strong robotic mower (Landroid) line. Competes with AL-KO's smart/robotic products and battery platform strategy in both Europe and Australia/New Zealand.
Broad incumbents
- Honda Power Equipment: Large established manufacturer of petrol and increasingly battery-powered outdoor equipment. Competes with AL-KO in ride-on tractors and premium mowers, particularly across European professional channels.
- MTD Products / Cub Cadet: Major North American and European outdoor power equipment group (now under Stanley Black & Decker). Competes with AL-KO across petrol and battery mowers, ride-ons, and garden equipment retail channels.
- John Deere (Residential): Wider industrial OEM with a residential lawn equipment lineup. Overlaps with AL-KO's smart lawn tractor and ride-on segments at the premium end of the European market.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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ALKO RECORD SA leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles4 records
ALKO RECORD SA subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries16 records
ALKO RECORD SA funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
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Investors
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ALKO RECORD SA M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about ALKO RECORD SA
What does ALKO RECORD SA do?
AL-KO Gardentech designs, manufactures, and distributes garden power tools and equipment including battery-powered and smart robotic lawn mowers, ride-on tractors, brushcutters, garden shredders, motor hoes, and water pumps. The company sells through two distinct product lines: the AL-KO brand targeting residential consumers and the solo by AL-KO brand serving professional landscapers, with the Masport brand covering Australia and New Zealand markets.
Is ALKO RECORD SA a public or private company?
ALKO RECORD SA is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was ALKO RECORD SA founded?
ALKO RECORD SA was founded in 1931. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is ALKO RECORD SA based?
ALKO RECORD SA is headquartered in Kötz, Germany, in the Europe region.
How does ALKO RECORD SA make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Garden Equipment Sales are the primary driver. The others are regional Distribution.
Who are ALKO RECORD SA's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Husqvarna Group, Greenworks Tools, STIHL, Gardena (Husqvarna), Einhell Germany AG, Bosch Power Tools (Garden) and Worx (Positec). Broad incumbents are Honda Power Equipment, MTD Products / Cub Cadet and John Deere (Residential).
Does ALKO RECORD SA have an API?
No public API is recorded for ALKO RECORD SA.
What industry is ALKO RECORD SA in?
ALKO RECORD SA's product category is Garden Power Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is CRAIAIAA, Lawn & Garden Equipment Retail (Mowers, Trimmers, Blowers), with a secondary code of CRAIAIAD, Irrigation, Hoses & Watering Systems Retail. Its NAICS code is 333112 and its SIC code is 3524.