Timeline

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