Dixie Chopper

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Dixie Chopper
Type Manufacturing
Founded 1980
Founder Art Evans
Headquarters Coatesville, Indiana, USA
Products Residential and Commercial Lawnmowers
Parent Magic Circle Corporation
Website Dixie Chopper Homepage


Dixie Chopper is a brand of industrial zero - turning lawn mower manufactured by Magic Circle Corp., in Fillmore, Indiana. It was founded by Hoosier Art Evans in 1980.

Dixie Chopper claims to build the world's fastest lawn mowers. The most famous version is a prototype that was built using the jet engine from a Chinook Helicopter. This model was featured on an episode of Home Improvement.

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[edit] Dixie Chopper Pulling Truck

In 2005 Dixie Chopper began sponsoring a pro pulling truck. In 2007 it was national champion of the Lucas Oil Pro Pulling League circuit.

[edit] Dixie Chopper Monster Truck

Dixie Chopper also sponsors a Dixie Chopper monster truck.

[edit] Dixie Chopper Motorcycle

The company was also featured on an episode of American Chopper where the Dixie Chopper Bike (featuring a modified lawn mower engine, which produced a surprising amount of horsepower despite its small size) was built by Orange County Choppers and unveiled at Daytona Bike Week.

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