Diesel Stories

First Grasshopper Mower Helps Propel Side Business into a 30-YEAR CAREER FOR TEXAS COUPLE

In 1985, newlyweds Freddy and Cathey Daughtrey were looking for ways to supplement their income. Aft...

Looking for better fuel economy, Joe Cooper found it in a Grasshopper.

When Joe Cooper, owner of Reliable Lawn Care in Winona, Minnesota, decided to purchase his new mower...

33 Grasshoppers zero-turn mowers in 17 years and more on the way

Rodney Miles just wanted to spend less time mowing is yard. He owned a home with 3.5 acres in Portla...

Reliable years of service makes Grasshopper an obvious choice for business success

According to Franklin Teeter, owner of Snake Hill Nursery in Pomona Park, Fla., investing in the rig...

School district saves money, man-hours with fleet of Grasshoppers and attachments

“I worked it all up, and it turned out to be a pretty good savings.” That’s what Wes Sumpter, gro...

Grasshopper out-front decks' maneuvering key for mowing 3,500 cramped lawns every week

When you have more than 3,500 residential lots to mow and maintain every week, productivity is of ut...

Having the fastest mower doesn't necessarily mean you can mow the fastest...

It seems logical: An engine with less horsepower will not perform as well as an engine with more hor...

Striping, cut quality sets Ohio landscaping company apart

---- UPDATE Jan. 27, 2012: Read a short Q&A with Mike Stewart, Jr., of Stewcare at the Ohio Powe...

Maneuverability and efficiency key to encouraging new growth, better productivity

Whittington Woods Campgrounds in Whittington, Ill., is a densely wooded camping retreat in southern ...

Lush tropical landscapes are no match for Grasshopper year after year

Jack Freitas can’t say anything bad about his Grasshopper. And neither can his brother, Phil. The tw...

Grasshopper versatility replaces multiple pieces of equipment, increases productivity

When the San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District in Felton, Calif., purchased its first Grasshopp...

MaxTorque™ diesel fleet maintains high standards while reducing fuel consumption and operating costs

When it comes to cutting grass, the members of the grounds maintenance department for the Henry Coun...

MaxTorque™ diesel helps Kansas school district improve air quality, win sustainability award

The grounds maintenance department at Maize Unified School District 266, a school district with more...

Part-time contractor maximizes time with Grasshopper productivity, versatility

Gary Tobe likes his job, but he loves his side-job. Tobe, a full-time shipping and receiving fore...

Grasshopper versatility reduces operating costs, keeps budget intact

For most cities and municipalities, the balance between man-hours and equipment costs can be delicat...

The right zero-turn mowers make all the difference

The best way to increase profitability is to reduce labor, time or both. One way is to cap the numbe...

MaxTorque™ diesel provides longevity and profitability

Preston Hall didn’t have to be a landscape contractor. His father owned a successful hardware store ...

Using MaxTorque™ diesel more than pays for itself

For nearly a decade, Doug France, owner of France Lawn Care in Palmetto, Fla., has used Grasshopper ...

Community college keeps budget in balance with Grasshopper and QuikConverter™ implements

Larry Bauman is a busy man. As the grounds maintenance supervisor at Aims Community College in Greel...

School district stretches taxpayer dollars with multi-purpose equipment

Grasshopper zero-turn mowers have been a fixture of the Austin (Texas) Independent School District A...

Striving for excellence, in the air and on the ground

The vision is clear for the Oregon Air National Guard’s 173rd Fighter Wing at Kingsley Field in Klam...

25,000-acre ranch relies on Grasshopper to mow both sides of the fences

For more than a century, the Kempfer family has owned nearly 25,000 acres in central Florida. The la...

Pastor takes leap of faith into landscaping industry

You can train people how to landscape, but you can't train character and integrity. That's accord...

Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center

To Hollis Malone, a self-proclaimed nature lover and certified horticulturist, the grounds of the 2,...

Grasshopper QuikConverter™ Implement System helps fuel productivity and growth

Scott Brewer, a maintenance manager for Rotolo Consultants, Inc. (RCI) headquartered in Slidell,...

Reliability and durability every season of the year

Long hours and hard work take their toll on workers and equipment alike. But for Brian Fraser, owner...

A fair trade

Every year in September, the Kansas State Fairgrounds in Hutchinson, Kan. are bustling with activity...

PMMA enjoys Grasshopper longevity and versatility

At Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America (PMMA), longevity is celebrated, as is active living, well int...