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Jacobsen Buys Dixie Chopper03-03-14 | News

Jacobsen Buys Dixie Chopper

Dixie Chopper manufactures eleven models of zero-turn mowers in residential and industrial models including the Classic TM. In spite of being bought by Jacobsen, they will continue to turn out machines from their Indiana facilities. Its management team will reportedly join Jacobsen's management team.

Jacobsen, a Textron Inc. company, recently acquired the assets of Dixie Chopper of Coatesville, Ind., a move that gives the turf maintenance equipment manufacturer a foothold in the commercial and residential markets for zero-turn mowers.

"The addition of Dixie Chopper expands our reach into the consumer and commercial sectors, including municipalities, with a full range of zero-turn mowers known for their speed, quality and performance," said David Withers, president of Jacobsen.

Known as "the World's Fastest Lawn Mower®," Dixie Chopper machines are capable of mowing up to 6.6 acres per hour. The company manufactures eleven models of zero-turn mowers, from the residential Zee 2TM with a 21 HP Kawasaki® engine and a 42-inch deck to the industrial category XCaliber TM Twin with two 27 HP Generac® engines and a 74-inch deck.

"We are excited to join the Jacobsen and Textron family of brands," said Dixie Chopper chairman Art Evans. "Our line of zero-turn radius mowers fit perfectly into the Jacobsen portfolio of products and we look forward to working together to serve more customers. The joining of Dixie Chopper and Jacobsen offers an opportunity for Dixie Chopper to reach a larger market and expand brand awareness in the process."

Jacobsen will continue to operate Dixie Chopper out of the company's Indiana facilities and its existing management team will join Jacobsen.

With the addition of Dixie Chopper, Jacobsen offers a complete product line of turf maintenance equipment, including zero-turn mowers, small and large area reel mowers, trim mowers, wide-area rotary mowers, aerators, sprayers, utility vehicles and renovation equipment.