Powerhead™ was founded by John Body, an inventor and entrepreneur from England. John had extensive experience in large scale farming management and was solely responsible for the development of an 18-hole golf course in Kent, England. After the opening of Chart Hills Golf Course, John’s role shifted to quality control of the grounds and profitability strategies. It was during this time that John noted repeated problems with grass infestation in and around irrigation heads which was contributing to aesthetic and maintenance issues. John began conducting extensive research for an appropriate product to solve the problem. When he found that none existed, John designed and invented a plastic cutter to fit to a commercial weed eater that cut the grass around the irrigation head. This lead to the launch of the Powerhead company in 1995.

Powerhead Clear-Cut, Powerhead's initial product, was originally sold to golf courses via distributors throughout the UK, Europe, South Africa, Hong Kong and Australia. With over 34,000 golf courses in the US, it soon became evident that the US would be a major source of business for Powerhead's products.

The company's headquarters were relocated from the UK to the US. A manufacturing plant outside of Fort Worth, Texas became the new site for Powerhead manufacturing operations. The product was showcased at several of the largest trade shows in the US. The GCSAA was the main international show where Powerhead Clear-Cut received both national and international interest.

The Powerhead Easy-Dig attachment for planting was invented by John Body and launched December of 2004. This patented conical shaped design planter served as an efficient and cost saving strategy for large scale planting of bulbs, annuals and small plants.

Powerhead Clear-Cut and Easy-Dig can benefit any company or organization with extensive ground maintenance requirements. This includes golf courses, sports fields, residential communities, parks and recreational areas, schools, hospitals and cemeteries.