Garden tools testing

Garden tools testing evaluates garden tools for their safety, functionality, quality, and other factors such as pollutant levels, noise emissions, and electromagnetic compatibility.

TÜV SÜD’s experts use a diverse array of testing equipment to perform this testing. These include brake test benches, and specific systems for assessing the safety of garden power tools such as lawn mowers. They also include resources for examining battery-powered electric garden tools, such as tools that use lithium-ion batteries.

Home gardening often utilises a range of petrol-powered and electric garden tools, potentially sidelining safety considerations. Motorised garden power tools and outdoor products designed for cutting, mowing, or chopping can also pose risks. For example, machine-operated mowers lead to around 7,000 accidents each year.

The emergence of innovative, digitally-equipped devices necessitates comprehensive risk assessments. Going beyond traditional equipment such as hand mowers and rakes, today’s garden tools include electric and battery-powered devices. Automation and digital control, exemplified by robotic mowers, are bringing convenience to lawn care. This means that risk assessments for garden tools need to consider factors such as electrical safety and radio compatibility.

These considerations mean that testing services from a trusted third-party such as TÜV SÜD are vital. Our comprehensive testing will ensure that your tools are safe, functional, and compliant with all regulatory standards. This maximises your products’ economic value and boosts your quality reputation. Thereby, it enhances the marketability of your offerings, fostering consumer trust and giving you a competitive edge.

TÜV SÜD experts have deep knowledge of safety and regulatory standards for garden tools in multiple jurisdictions. We can help your tools comply with regulations in a wide range of global markets.

With our experts guiding you through the certification process, your organisation can focus on its core business objectives. We will tailor our guidance to the specific needs of your business and your clients.

We are also a comprehensive provider of various audits covering aspects such as safety, performance, and chemical management.

We test and certify garden tools such as:

• Mechanical garden tools (garden shears, wheelbarrows, rakes)
• Electric garden tools (robotic mowers, leaf vacuum cleaners, pond pumps, scarifiers and lawn fans)

Our services include:

• Electrical safety tests
• Usability and endurance tests
• Global Market Access (GMA)
• International approvals (CB)
• Conformity assessment procedure
• Mechanical safety tests
• Risk analyses
• Spot tests
• Certification