Vanguard® Powers Dixie Chopper® Eagle HP™ Mower



“Equipping the mower with Vanguard’s most powerful engine yet offers operators the power to achieve high quality cut no matter the conditions.” – Eli Kean, Dixie Chopper


Dixie Chopper recently announced the new 40.0 Gross HP* Vanguard® BIG BLOCK™ EFI ETC engine as a power option on its new Eagle HP Mower.

“The new Vanguard 40HP helps the Eagle HP mower provide a premier mowing experience with an unmatched combination of speed, performance, and power,” says Eli Kean, marketing specialist, Dixie Chopper. “Equipping the mower with Vanguard’s most powerful engine yet offers operators the power to achieve high quality cut no matter the conditions.”

A 2-Speed Transaxle – Hydro-Gear® ZT-5400 gives operators speeds of up to 18mph for faster ground transportation and increased productivity on the Eagle HP. Additionally, standard springer forks help absorb bumps and imperfections in the turf for a smoother operator ride. Plus, a robust deck, offered in red in two cutting widths (60"and 72"), features a deep 7-gauge shell and abrasion resistance baffles to outlast the competition in extreme conditions.

Vanguard is excited to offer Dixie Chopper Eagle HP operators the pure power of the new Vanguard 40.0 Gross HP BIG BLOCK™. This powerful engine is equipped with Vanguard’s all-new electronic throttle control (ETC) technology. A flywheel speed sensor detects any change in speed and sends a signal to the throttle body, ensuring consistent engine speed and quality of cut, no matter the environment or load. Also equipped with EFI, this engine has improved starting at all temperatures, smooth performance at all elevations, quick load acceptance and reduced fuel consumption.

To learn more about the new BIG BLOCK™, click here

About Briggs & Stratton, LLC:

Briggs & Stratton, LLC, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is focused on providing power to get work done and make people's lives better. Briggs & Stratton is the world’s largest producer of gasoline engines for outdoor power equipment, and is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of power generation, pressure washers, lawn and garden, turf care and job site products through its Briggs & Stratton®, Simplicity®, Snapper®,  Ferris®, Vanguard®, Allmand®, Billy Goat®, Murray®, Branco® and Victa® brands. Briggs & Stratton products are designed, manufactured, marketed and serviced in over 100 countries on six continents. For additional information, please visit www.basco.com and www.briggsandstratton.com.