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For this government crew, Grasshopper is more than just a mower, it's their key to success
Key takeaways in this article
- Trusted for state grounds: Kansas' Capitol grounds crew relies on Grasshopper diesel mowers to maintain the Statehouse, Judicial Center, and Governor's mansion grounds.
- 8 hours per tank: Grasshopper's diesel 725D runs a full eight-hour day on one eight-gallon tank, burning under a gallon per hour.
- Fewer fuel stops than gas: Comparable gasoline mowers refuel every 2.5–3 hours, so diesel Grasshoppers keep crews mowing instead of stopping.
- Diesel torque advantage: Grasshopper diesel engines deliver more usable power, stronger lugging ability, and a better power curve than gasoline engines.
- One machine, many jobs: FrontMount Grasshoppers pair unbeatable visibility and a smooth ride with implements that handle year-round grounds tasks.
Climb the 296 steps it takes to reach the top of Kansas’ State Capitol Building and you’ll be rewarded. Sitting atop a 20-acre tract of lush greenery, the State Capitol Building offers a bird’s-eye view of the beautiful grounds and an even more beautiful city. Maintaining that oasis of emerald amidst the urban landscape of downtown, however, is no easy feat.
"It is very important to us that the grounds match the majesty of the Capitol Building in every way," said Kris Lopez, Grounds Maintenance Manager.
Kris and his dedicated crew are in charge of the upkeep of this beautiful patch of turf. Rain or shine, snow or sleet, Kris and his crew patrol the grounds making sure they’re pristine from top to bottom.
"We depend on our Grasshoppers to do almost everything," continued Lopez. "From the immaculate cut they deliver to a variety of grounds maintenance tasks, the Grasshoppers have never let us down."
Lopez and his crew don’t just maintain the Capitol grounds. They entrust their Grasshoppers to preserve year-round perfection for the grounds of the Kansas Statehouse, Kansas Judicial Center, the Governor’s Cedar Crest Mansion and its 50+ acres.
As Grounds Supervisor on Lopez’s Crew, Nick Wurtz swears by the quality of his Grasshoppers.
"We take a lot of pride in our work and the Grasshoppers make the grounds, and us, look good! They cut great and leave a nice groomed look."
Shouldering the brunt of Wurtz’ workload, the 712DT and 725DT are the main machines used across the various properties. Wurtz swears by these two models due to their fuel economy and versatility.
"The 725D, with an eight-gallon tank, will go a full eight hours before filling up," said Wurtz. "I’ve seen gasoline mowers with a seven-gallon tank needing to refuel every two and a half to three hours. Because my crews aren’t stopping two or more times a day to refuel, we’re more efficient and productive."
A diesel-powered Grasshopper uses less than a gallon per hour, meaning more uptime for a more productive workday. And when you have as much land to manage as these guys, efficiency means everything.
Lopez’s crew utilizes many Grasshopper implements so they can tackle more work with fewer machines.
The crew’s fleet of Grasshoppers sits ready for a hard day’s work.
If you want to maximize that uptime, you need to keep your machines running. That’s the job of C.J. Bunce, Grounds Mechanic. Bunce favors his team’s Grasshoppers for their powerful diesel engine.
"The diesel engine produces more efficient and usable power because of the torque, and the engine has more lugging ability and a better power curve," he said.
Bunce loves his FrontMount™ Grasshoppers for their unbeatable visibility, versatility, and exceptionally smooth ride. Ease of maintenance and customer support are also two big reasons why he keeps coming back to Grasshopper.
"The Grasshoppers are super easy to work on. I can make most repairs pretty quick, and Grasshopper’s customer service is exceptional."
No matter which member of the crew you talk to, they’ll tell you the same thing. For reliable performance day after day and year after year, Grasshopper is the way to go.
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Frequently asked questions
Diesel zero-turn mowers deliver more usable power than gas models thanks to higher torque, stronger lugging ability, and a better power curve. They are also far more fuel-efficient, burning less than a gallon per hour. For the Kansas State Capitol grounds crew, that combination means fewer fuel stops and more productive uptime across large properties.
A diesel zero-turn mower like the Grasshopper 725D can run a full eight hours on one eight-gallon tank, burning under a gallon of fuel per hour. By comparison, the Kansas State Capitol grounds crew has seen gas mowers with seven-gallon tanks need refueling every 2.5 to 3 hours, costing crews two or more stops a day.
Front-mount zero-turn mowers offer unbeatable visibility, greater versatility, and an exceptionally smooth ride. Those strengths are why the Kansas State Capitol's grounds mechanic favors Grasshopper FrontMount models for daily work across the Statehouse, Judicial Center, and the Governor's Cedar Crest Mansion grounds.
Yes, Grasshopper mowers accept a variety of implements that let crews handle grounds maintenance tasks beyond mowing with fewer machines. The Kansas State Capitol grounds crew uses multiple Grasshopper implements to keep state properties, including the 50-plus-acre Cedar Crest Mansion grounds, maintained year-round, rain or shine.
Yes, Grasshopper mowers are designed to be easy to work on, and the Kansas State Capitol's grounds mechanic says he can make most repairs quickly. He also cites Grasshopper's exceptional customer service as a key reason the crew keeps choosing the brand, keeping machines running and uptime high.
