Customer Story ยท Miamisburg, Ohio
Grunder Landscaping
One standardized John Deere fleet for a growing landscape and snow business
Marty Grunder started Grunder Landscaping in 1984 with a $25 garage-sale lawnmower to pay his way through the University of Dayton. Today the Miamisburg company is one of Southwest Ohio's best-known landscape firms, with design-build, commercial maintenance, snow removal and bid-build work, and more than 50 local and national awards.
At a Glance
| Customer | Grunder Landscaping Co., Miamisburg, Ohio |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1984, by Marty Grunder |
| Services | Landscape design-build and hardscaping, commercial maintenance, snow removal and bid-build projects |
| Equipment | John Deere 318G skid steers, 204 G-Tier compact wheel loaders |
| Approach | A leased, standardized fleet in place of seasonal rentals |
| Koenig team | Brittany Walford, Commercial team |
The Results
One fleet
standardized on John Deere 318G skid steers and 204 G-Tier loaders
Lease
in place of seasonal rentals, with costs spread across the year
Own operators
on their own machines, instead of relying on rental equipment
The Challenge
When Seth Pflum stepped in as President and Chief Operating Officer, he set out to diversify Grunder Landscaping's services and scale the company. That meant standardizing the fleet, bringing in more technology and running every crew more efficiently.
Seth knew the right compact construction equipment partner would be critical to that growth plan.
The Solution
Brittany Walford from our commercial team worked with Seth and his team to standardize the fleet on John Deere 318G skid steers and 204 G-Tier compact wheel loaders. She guided them through leasing and compared the financial options to find the most cost-effective setup.
That let Grunder Landscaping stay focused on landscaping, hardscaping and snow removal while Koenig handled the fleet.
The Impact
Moving from seasonal rentals to a leased fleet spread equipment costs more evenly through the year, for better cash flow and more predictable budgets.
Standard machines simplified operations, cut downtime and improved reliability, which matters most during peak snow events. Running their own machines and operators, instead of rental equipment, gave Grunder Landscaping more control and better profitability.
John Deere 318G Skid Steer
Chosen for its two-speed travel and efficiency on pavement work, especially snow removal.
John Deere 204 G-Tier Wheel Loader
Chosen for loading salt and pushing snow, and sized to work in narrow areas while still handling big jobs.
Hear From Grunder Landscaping
What's Next
Grunder Landscaping keeps growing by staying focused on its clients and its core work, with Koenig managing the equipment side. Learn more at grunderlandscaping.com, or read the original story on our blog.
Growing a Landscape or Snow Removal Business?
Talk with Brittany Walford and our commercial team about compact construction equipment and leasing options that grow with your business.