The Grasshopper Company
History
Moridge Manufacturing was founded in 1958 by Elbert and Marvel Guyer.{Citation needed|date=January 2025}} Grasshopper has been a family-owned brand since 1969 and has expanded to include a 350,000-square-foot (33,000 m) manufacturing facility in Moundridge. The company developed their products to serve the needs of government entities, lawn care professionals and land owners.
Grasshopper was the first manufacturer to offer dual swing-out levers for their zero-turn mowers (1973) and the first to offer a diesel-powered zero-turn mower (1983).
Grasshopper introduced the PowerFold Electric Deck Lift in 2004, to allow the operator to easily lift and rotate the mowing deck nearly 90 degrees for maintenance and storage access.
Products
Grasshopper offers a range of commercial-grade turf equipment. Their product line includes zero-turn FrontMount mowers and compatible implements to use the power unit year-round. Grasshopper customers report reliable equipment with exceptional cutting performance, ease of operation, and comfort. The modular design allows for customization with various cutting decks, mulching, and bagging options. Ideal for professionals, homeowners and government institutions Grasshopper provides solutions for maintaining lawns with minimal effort and maximum results.
Awards & Recognition
Grasshopper was presented with a 2012 Pollution Prevention (P2) award from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment in August 2012. The company was selected for its investments in new laser cutting technology, software and parts scanning equipment that reduced consumption of raw steel at its manufacturing facility in Moundridge.
Grasshopper was hosted at the White House on July 17, 2017 by President Trump and Vice President Pence to promote American manufacturing during Made In America Product Showcase.
The North American Equipment Dealer's Association awarded Grasshopper the Dealer's Choice Aware for Outdoor Power Equipment Manufacturers. The Dealer's Choice Award is given to the top-rated manufacturer in each of NAEDA's four manufacturer categories. Grasshopper scored highest among all other Outdoor Power Equipment (OPE) manufacturers in 7 of 12 categories and finished in the top 3 in the other 5 categories. This was the company's fourth top Dealer's Choice aware in the last 10 years.
In late 2024, the OutStander SO26 Stand-On was honored in the Exterior Buildings and Grounds category by readers of Facility Maintenance Decisions and Facility Cleaning Decisions magazines. Readers determined products that contribute to the efficient and profitable operations, maintenance and cleaning of institutional and commercial buildings in the United States.
See also
References
- ^ "The Grasshopper Company, Moundridge - A Kansas Sampler Foundation Commerce Finalist". Kansas Sampler Foundation. Archived from the original on 2012-02-17. Retrieved 2012-02-04.
- ^ "New Diesel-Powered Outftont Mowers From Grasshopper". Diesel Progress North American Edition. Find Articles. July 2000. Retrieved 2012-02-04.
- ^ McMillan, Molly (August 14, 2012). "Grasshopper gets award for reducing waste". The Wichita Eagle.
- ^ "Grasshopper Wins Pollution Prevention Award". GreenIndustryPros.com. August 15, 2012. Retrieved 8 November 2012.
- ^ Shaar, Deborah (July 17, 2017). "Grasshopper Mowers In Moundridge Selected For Made In America Product Showcase". KMUW. Retrieved 7 January 2025.
- ^ "NAEDA Announces 2024 Dealer's Choice & Gold Level Award Recipients". September 17, 2024. Retrieved 7 January 2025.
- ^ "Readers Choose Top Facility and Cleaning Products". December 19, 2024. Retrieved 17 January 2025.