TIMELINE OF INNOVATION
1958
Moridge begins manufacturing portable grain dryers
1969
Moridge introduces the first Grasshopper True ZeroTurn mower
1973
Grasshopper develops first zero-turn mower with swing-out, dual-lever steering
1983
First zero-turn mower powered by diesel engine introduced
2000
Grasshopper introduces MidMount series mowers
2004
Powerfold electric deck lift introduced for FrontMount mowers
2007
Grasshopper receives World Trade Council of Wichita's Export Achievement Award
2008
Moridge named a finalist in Wichita Business Journal "Best in Business" competition
2012
Moridge receives Pollution Prevention award from KDHE
2014
Named Company of the Year by Society of Manufacturing Engineers, Chapter 52
2015 - 2016
Grasshopper receives EDA Dealer's Choice Award two years in a row
2017
Grasshopper represents the state of Kansas at Made In America Product Showcase hosted by Donald Trump at the White House
2020
Grasshopper receives President's "E" Award for Exports
2022
Grasshopper introduces its first Stand-On Series of mowers.
2022
Grasshopper awarded TOP TURF BRAND by Equipment Dealers Association
2022
Grasshopper awarded Exporter of the Year by Export-Import Bank of the United States
2023
Moridge Manufacturing celebrates 65 years of innovation in engineering and manufacturing
ABOUT MORIDGE
MANUFACTURING
At Moridge Manufacturing, we've spent more than 65 years developing products to meet the needs of the agriculture and turf care industries, and more than 50 years perfecting the design of our Grasshopper mowers. Grasshopper products provide not only unparalleled performance, but a wide range of technical advantages that improve efficiency, reduce operator fatigue and simplify maintenance.
Every Grasshopper mower is built and assembled in our facility in Moundridge, Kansas. Constructed with care from the highest-quality components by a highly skilled and dedicated workforce using the latest manufacturing technology, Grasshopper mowers stand up to the rigorous demands of commercial mowing while maintaining a reputation as the most comfortable and easy-to-operate mowers in the industry.
The quality craftsmanship of Grasshopper equipment, combined with a distribution network of knowledgeable independent equipment dealers ensures a top of the line end user experience.
FIRST TO FINISH...BUILT TO LAST.
Since the first Grasshopper rolled off the line in 1969, our goal remained the same: to manufacture a mower that will produce a perfect cut day and retain its value as ressellable asset. By employing a a skilled workforce using a smart engineering, design-matched components and cutting-edge manufacturing technology, we build long-lasting equipment that stands up to rigorous demands.
CALL IT MIDWESTERN VALUES OR JUST GOOD BUSINESS SENSE.
At Grasshopper, there's a constant pursuit of perfection. Perfection in the details. Perfection in the cut. It's our passion, because it's your passion, too.
Every mower designed, engineered and assembled in Moundridge, Kansas, USA, and we run each one before it's shipped as a final quality assurance check. This attention to detail has earned a 99 percent approval rating from Grasshopper owners, and reflects the company's drive to be both innovative and responsive to our customers - turf care professionals, government entities and equipment owners from across America and around the world.
The Grasshopper Company takes pride in design products and using production methods that respect the environment. Awarded for its pollution prevention practices, Grasshopper's computer-aided design and advanced manufacturer techniques ensure little goes to waste in the creation of YOUR NEXT MOWER. With our focus on fuel-efficient power units and time-saving operation, you can take pride in creating the aesthetic and ecological advantages that well-maintained lawns are proven to provide.
WE ARE COMMITTED TO THE CUT, BECAUSE YOU ARE TOO.