How Battery Technology Is Changing the Landscaping Industry
From The Landscape Business Growth Lab · 48:49
Show by Ron McCabe
Battery-powered equipment is changing how landscaping companies operate, from the tools crews use every day to the way businesses manage costs, maintenance, and charging.In this episode of Landscape Business Growth Lab, host Ron McCabe talks with Richard Ogawa of Gardenland and Towa Tools about the shift from gas to electric equipment, the challenges contractors face, and the technology making that transition easier.Drawing on decades of experience in the outdoor power equipment industry, Richard shares how his team developed solutions to one of the biggest challenges of electrification: keeping an entire fleet of batteries charged without expensive electrical upgrades.In this episode, you'll learn:Why more landscaping companies are adopting battery-powered equipment.How to start transitioning to electric equipment without replacing your entire fleet.What contractors need to know about charging infrastructure and electrical capacity.How battery-powered tools can reduce maintenance costs and improve efficiency.Why equipment compatibility matters when choosing battery platforms.How smart charging technology helps landscaping companies manage larger fleets.Chapters:00:00 Intro00:45 Growing up in a family dealership02:16 How California’s battery push changed Gardenland05:17 The tech-campus charging problem06:49 What TOWA does: the Power Distribution Manager14:15 PowerVault and what’s next18:04 Turning an idea into a product22:30 Why brand-agnostic charging matters27:45 How battery is changing the industry31:30 Real customer examples34:30 How to start: one trailer at a time38:18 Small crews vs. large fleets39:49 When you still need electrical upgrades42:01 What’s next for TOWA and Gardenland44:17 Final advice: just get started47:18 How to reach RichardRichard also shares real examples of contractors charging hundreds of batteries, overcoming power limitations, and finding new opportunities as equipment technology advances.The biggest takeaway: Going electric doesn't have to happen overnight. Richard recommends starting with a few tools, testing them with one crew, and expanding based on what works for your business.Connect with Richard OgawaTowa Tools: https://towatools.comGardenland: https://gardenland.comSubscribe to Landscape Business Growth Lab for conversations about business growth, industry trends, and new technology in landscaping.
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