Alamo Group Ceased Production of Dixie Chopper Mowers
The manufacturer is phasing out the mower line to prioritize its core agriculture brands.
Updated on Oct. 8, 2026 in Agriculture
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Alamo Group has officially ceased production of its Dixie Chopper mower line as part of a strategic portfolio review. The company is currently liquidating remaining inventory by offering it to dealers at a 65% discount off the list price.
Why it matters
This move follows a broader corporate effort to streamline operations and focus resources on core agriculture brands like Bush Hog and RhinoAg. Alamo Group has pledged to maintain ongoing service and parts support for existing Dixie Chopper owners.
Alamo Group projects $1 million to $4 million in cash expenditures for inventory returns and contractual commitments. This decision follows a 2026 NAEDA survey where Dixie Chopper received an average mean score of 5.15 out of a possible 7.
The players
Alamo Group
This corporation is a manufacturer and distributor of equipment for vegetation management and infrastructure maintenance.
Dixie Chopper
This brand is a former subsidiary of Alamo Group that specialized in the production of commercial-grade zero-turn mowers.
Bush Hog
This brand is a division of Alamo Group that manufactures rotary cutters and other agricultural maintenance equipment.
RhinoAg
This division of Alamo Group focuses on agricultural equipment such as mowers, blades, and post-hole diggers.
James Grooms
He is a corporate official who communicated the shift in brand strategy to dealers.
The details
The production shift includes consolidating operations from a former RhinoAg facility in Gibson City, Illinois, into the existing Bush Hog facility in Selma, Alabama. This restructuring continues the company's recent trend of divesting or closing non-core assets, including the 2024 sale of its Herschel Parts business.
Timeline
Alamo Group sold its Herschel Parts business in 2024.
The RhinoAg facility in Gibson City closed in 2025.
Alamo Group filed an 8-K with the SEC on September 29, 2026.
James Grooms issued a letter to dealers on October 1, 2026.
The company expects to incur charges throughout Q3 2026.
Market Landscape
This move follows the documented trend of the ongoing consolidation of agricultural equipment manufacturing facilities by centralizing production into fewer, larger plants. The shuttering of regional facilities and streamlining of brands positions Alamo Group to compete more aggressively against rivals.
Existing Dixie Chopper customers can expect continued support through ongoing parts and service availability from the company. Dealers may see changes in product availability as the firm prioritizes its remaining core agricultural product lines.
The takeaway
The end of the Dixie Chopper mower line highlights how legacy brands can be phased out as parent companies refine their focus to maintain profitability. Owners should rely on official manufacturer channels to ensure their equipment remains maintained during this transition.
Further reading
Learn more about the evolving landscape of the Agriculture industry in the United States.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Farm Equipment.
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