# Luxury Lawnmowers Eco-Friendly, Futuristic Husqvarna Panthera Leo for Affluent Gardeners By Jay Oatway | Published 2009-06-16 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultimate-eco-friendly-lawn-mower References: [uncrate](http://www.uncrate.com/men/home/interior-exterior/husqvarna-panthera-leo/) & [corporate.husqvarna](http://corporate.husqvarna.com/index.php?p=press&s=press_releases&t=detail&afw_type=press&afw_id=1137902&afw_lang=en) Lawn mowing used to be a joyless chore, often farmed out to a cash-strapped neighborhood kid. But all that has changed, and the [lawnmower](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/batterypowered-lawn-mowers) has taken on a new status as a toy for the uber-rich. The [Husqvarna](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highpowered-commercial-mower) Panthera Leo concept falls into the latter category, as the newest must-have garden beast. More than just for status, the Panther Leo meets all our modern eco-concerns. It is made from recycled materials, and also comes equipped with [zero-emission technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robotic-lawn-care). But you might still need the neighborhood kid to help you figure out the controls, which are managed via paddles on the steering wheel and an LCD display monitor. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Luxury Lawnmowers for Affluent Gardeners:** The demand for eco-friendly and futuristic lawnmowers that cater to the needs and preferences of more affluent gardeners is increasing, presenting an opportunity for luxury lawnmower manufacturers to create high-end, sustainable products. - **Zero-emission Technology:** With a growing emphasis on sustainability, zero-emission technology is becoming increasingly popular and necessary, creating opportunities for companies to design and market products that address this need. - **Recycling and Upcycling Materials:** Recycling and upcycling materials, especially in the context of luxury products, is an emerging trend that offers companies the opportunity to create innovative, sustainable products while reducing waste. ### Who This Affects Most - **Gardening and Landscaping:** The gardening and landscaping industry is ripe for innovation, particularly in the luxury segment, presenting opportunities for companies to tailor their products to affluent customers who value eco-friendliness and sustainability. - **Green Technology:** Green technology is an industry that is primed for growth and presents opportunities for companies to develop and market sustainable products, such as zero-emission lawnmowers. - **Luxury Goods:** The luxury goods industry can benefit from incorporating sustainable materials and eco-friendly features in their products, as demonstrated by the Husqvarna Panthera Leo lawnmower. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [High-Powered Commercial Mowers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highpowered-commercial-mower.md) - [Commercial Robotic Lawn Mowers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/commercial-robotic-lawn-mower.md) - [Adaptive AI-Powered Lawnmowers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/husqvarna-robot-mowers.md) - [Automated Lawn Care Technologies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/automated-lawn-care-technology.md) - [High-Power Five-Blade Robot Mowers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neomow-x-3d.md) - [GPS-Powered Robot Lawnmowers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/husqvarna-automower-520-epos.md) - [360-Degree Vision Robot Lawnmowers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecovacs-goat-a3000.md) - [Fully-Automated Robot Mowers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/410xe-nera.md) - [Robotic AI-Powered Lawnmowers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-cyber-mower.md)