Alamo Group is ceasing production of its Dixie Chopper line of products, according to the company’s Sept. 29, 2026 8-K filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
In the filing the company said the decision came as part of its ongoing review of its production portfolio and it estimates it will incur about $15-$20 million in charges in the third quarter of 2026 in connection to this action. That includes $1-$4 million in cash expenditures “related to inventory returns, contractual purchase commitments and other associated costs.”
Alamo acquired Dixie Chopper in 2019.
Earlier in the month, the company made a similar filing, this time relating to its Boxer-branded line of products. The Boxer product line included compact utility loaders, mini skid steers and attachments sold in the United States.
According to one dealer source, Dixie Chopper is selling its inventory to dealers at 65% off list. According to the dealer, Alamo has said it will support the line with service and parts.
In a letter to dealers dated Oct. 1, Alamog Group Ag Americas President James Grooms said:
“I want to take a moment to personally reaffirm what we’ve been discussing: our focus at Alamo Group Ag Americas is squarely on our core cutting products across Bush Hog and RhinoAg. These products are the backbone of our business, and we are channeling our energy into improving output, sharpening quality, and strengthening the reliability you count on.
“We recognize that transitions can create uncertainty. That’s why I want you to hear directly from me — our recent moves this week are not signs of distraction, but proof of our commitment. We are focusing on what built these brands and what continues to make them strong.
“Although we’re losing a good brand, this step allows us to concentrate fully on the core agriculture business of Alamo Group Ag Americas and deliver even better results for you.”
In 2025 Alamo Group closed its RhinoAg facility in Gibson City, Ill., and would consolidate operations with the Bush Hog facility in Selma, Ala. According to reports at the time, then RhinoAg president Lisa Tubbs said in the letter to employees the decision was a “strategic move necessary for the long-term sustainability” of the company.
In 2024 the company also announced the sale of its Herschel Parts business to F.P. Bourgalt Tillage Tools.
In the 2026 NAEDA Dealer-Manufacturer Relations survey, both Bush Hog and RhinoAg's scores were down across the board. Dixie Chopper performed better than Bush Hog and RhinoAg, but with an average mean score of 5.15 it was toward the bottom of the OPE list. The highest possible score is 7.
You can view the full letter here.
