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 is run by President and CEO, Simon Wilson.
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.
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.
Dixie Chopper Monster Truck
Dixie Chopper also sponsors a Dixie Chopper monster truck.
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 power despite its small size) was built by Orange County Choppers and unveiled at Daytona Bike Week.
