MOUNDRIDGE, Kan. - Grasshopper Mowers, the turf equipment brand sold worldwide and manufactured exclusively in Moundridge, was awarded the top Outdoor Power Equipment Manufacturer by dealerships across the United States and Canada. In a survey of dealerships, the Equipment Dealers Association awarded Grasshopper the coveted Dealer’s Choice Award for 2022.
Dealers vote on a number of categories, including Product Quality, Product Technical Support, Product Availability, and Parts Availability. These are all areas in which Grasshopper leads all grounds maintenance brands including zero turn mowers, handheld trimmers and engines.
“To score high on Product Quality and Product Technical Support indicates the dealers’ appreciation that we offer products they feel proud to offer to their customers,” said Trent Guyer of Grasshopper.
Manufacturing a Grasshopper mower in Moundridge starts with machining and fabricating everything from the unit frames to the decks and most of the parts in-between. Next, humans and robots weld those parts before they are powder painted for durability, all leading to final assembly and off to dealerships worldwide. Production is based on constant feedback from the field, whether those are end-user customers, retailing dealers or representatives, as has been the practice for decades.
About Grasshopper
The Grasshopper Company is a privately held corporation dedicated solely to the design and production of commercial and large-acreage mowing and grounds maintenance equipment. Grasshopper introduced the first zero-turn radius mower with dual swing-out levers in 1969, and other industry firsts include the first liquid-cooled diesel-powered zero-turn radius mower in 1983 and the first electric-actuated fold-up mower deck in 2004. Based in Moundridge, Kan., the company distributes its products worldwide and is committed to lean and clean manufacturing practices reducing impact to the environment.
