Ground Hog Inc

Name

Ground Hog Inc

Legal name

Ground Hog Inc

Website

https://groundhoginc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1950

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Equipment

SIC

Construction Machinery & Equip (3531), Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530)

akta.pro primary industry

Attachments & Work Tools (Buckets, Augers, Hammers) (IMAHAAAM)

Keywords

• Earth drilling equipment
• Trenching machines
• Hydraulic earth drills
• Auger accessories
• Construction equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

San Bernardino

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Earth Drill and Trencher Sales: One-time hardware sales of heavy-duty earth drills and trenchers. Products are sold directly to commercial contractors, rental companies, and end-users. Includes accessories and replacement parts.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Ground Hog Inc manufactures heavy-duty earthdrills, trenchers, and augers for commercial drilling and trenching applications. The product line includes handheld one-man augers (ModelONE), two-man mechanical earthdrills (C-71-5, 1M5C), hydraulic earthdrills (HD99), trenchers (T-4), seismic drills, and compatible auger bits in diameters ranging from 2 to 18 inches, along with accessories such as the TC2 Trencher Carrier and DS3 Display Stand. Products are sold directly to commercial contractors, rental companies, and professional end-users.

Product overview

Ground Hog Inc is a manufacturer of earth drills and trenchers with over 70 years of experience building equipment for commercial and rental use. The product portfolio centers on a range of earthdrills (hydraulic and mechanical models for one and two-person operation), trenchers, and compatible accessories including augers in multiple sizes and series. Key products include the C-71-5 and 1M5C Earthdrills for various operator configurations, the HD99 Hydraulic Earthdrill for larger diameter drilling, the T-4 Trencher for trenching applications, and the newer ModelONE one-man handheld auger for commercial/rental markets. Accessories include auger bits in Pengo, Combo, and Standard series (2"-18" diameter), the TC2 Trencher Carrier for vehicle transport, and the DS3 Display Stand for retail/rental display.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• T-4 Trencher A trencher designed for digging narrow trenches, with available owner's manual and parts breakdown documentation. Used in construction, landscaping, and fencing applications.
• HD99 Hydraulic Earthdrill A hydraulic earthdrill designed for commercial drilling operations, supporting augers up to 18 inches in diameter. Used by professional contractors for larger drilling applications.
• ModelONE A compact, hand-held one-man auger designed for commercial and rental use, powered by a Honda GX35 4-stroke engine with 1-inch round auger drive handling up to 8-inch bits. Features unique blade design with nearly 6 times longer blade life.
• C-71-5 Earthdrill A two-man earthdrill proven performer for over 40 years, designed for heavy-duty drilling applications with 192 ft. lbs. torque. Built for commercial contractors requiring durability in tough soil conditions.
• 1M5C Earthdrill A rugged mechanical one-man earth drill that puts two-man power in one operator's hands, with 192 ft. lbs. torque and handling up to 12-inch diameter augers. Designed for professional operators requiring manageable, ergonomic equipment.
• Augers and Accessories A comprehensive range of augers and accessories in three styles (Pengo, Combo, Standard) available from 2 to 18 inches in diameter, including extensions up to 3 feet. Compatible with Ground Hog earthdrills and trenchers.
• TC2 Trencher Carrier A trencher carrier allowing transport of T-4 Trencher on Class 3 or better receiver hitches, featuring an 800 lb. winch for one-person loading and unloading.
• DS3 Display Stand A display stand holding a two-man power unit and up to three augers, designed for convenient storage and rental customer display.
• C-71-SD Seismic Drill A seismic drill modeled after the proven C-71-5, featuring worm drive transmission with alloy steel shafts, tapered roller bearings, and 192 ft. lbs. torque at 160 rpm. Designed for seismic drilling applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 6 times more blade life on 8-inch bits compared to conventional designs

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Vermeer Corporation: Major manufacturer of trenchers, horizontal directional drills, and underground installation equipment. Broad incumbent serving utilities, contractors, and rental companies across a much wider equipment portfolio than Ground Hog.
• Ditch Witch: Industry-leading manufacturer of trenchers, horizontal directional drills, and underground construction equipment owned by Toro. Dominant incumbent in the broader trencher/drilling category where Ground Hog competes at the smaller, specialty end.
• STIHL: Global manufacturer of chainsaws, augers, and outdoor power equipment with extensive dealer network. Competes in the commercial handheld auger category where the ModelONE is positioned.
• ECHO: Manufacturer of outdoor power equipment including augers, drills, and earth/wood boring tools. Broad incumbent competing in the same handheld and one-man auger segments.

Direct peers

• Little Beaver: Manufactures one-man and two-man earth drills, augers, and drilling accessories for contractors, fence builders, and sign installers. Most direct competitor to Ground Hog in the earth drill category with overlapping product lines and customer base.
• Barreto Manufacturing: Manufactures trenchers, tillers, and ground preparation equipment for landscape and construction professionals. Directly competes with Ground Hog's T-4 Trencher and adjacent product categories.
• General Equipment Company: Manufactures earth drilling equipment, augers, and related construction tools for professional contractors. Directly comparable specialty manufacturer with similar product focus and target customers.
• Earthquake Power Equipment: Manufactures power augers, earth drills, and ground preparation equipment for residential and commercial users. Competes directly in the one-man and two-man auger segments where Ground Hog's ModelONE and C-71-5 operate.

Others

• Honda Power Equipment: Manufacturer of small engines and powered equipment including water pumps, generators, and handheld augers. Key supplier relationship (Honda GX35 powers ModelONE) and adjacent competitor in the engine-driven earth drilling category.
• Pengo Attachments: Manufacturer of auger teeth, bits, and drilling attachments used across earth drilling equipment. Direct supplier/ecosystem partner since Ground Hog offers Pengo-series augers in its product line.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ground-hog-inc

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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