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List prices are the manufacturer’s published figures, re-checked daily; they exclude tax, freight and dealer setup.
A side-by-side reference of each model's stated specifications. MowerFacts doesn’t give opinions: where a published, spec-derived rule can separate machines we mark a Data Pick and show the rule; here, read the values and decide what fits your needs.
Best suited for
What each model is built for, from its duty class and key specs. This is a neutral reference — MowerFacts does not rank one model above another.
- Exmark Exmark Quest E-Series Mower (42 in deck) — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 42-inch deck; gas powered
- Spartan Spartan Shield — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 42-inch deck; gas powered
What’s different? The 3 differences that matter most, from the published figures.
- Exmark Quest E-Series Mower (42 in deck) holds 3 gal (11.4 L) of fuel; Spartan Shield holds 5 gal (18.9 L) of fuel, a 2 gal difference. Tank size bounds how long a machine runs between stops. Consumption varies with engine, load and speed, so hours per tank are not fixed.
- Exmark Quest E-Series Mower (42 in deck) lists at $3,599; Spartan Shield lists at $4,299, a $700 difference. List price is the maker's own figure before tax, freight and dealer setup. Dealers set the final price.
- Exmark Quest E-Series Mower (42 in deck) cuts from 1.5 in (38 mm) to 4.5 in (114 mm); Spartan Shield cuts from 1 in (25 mm) to 5 in (127 mm). The cut-height range is the shortest and tallest cut the deck offers. Most lawns are kept well inside it.
what isn’t comparable
Not comparable
- Weight: not published for Exmark Quest E-Series Mower (42 in deck).
- Warranty: not published for Exmark Quest E-Series Mower (42 in deck).
- Engine Make: not published for Exmark Quest E-Series Mower (42 in deck).
- Deck Construction: not published for Exmark Quest E-Series Mower (42 in deck).
Verified means each manufacturer publishes the figure. A bigger number is only a bigger number; nothing here says which machine is better. The full specification table is below.
Which is faster on your property? › Measure your lawn once and MowerFacts times all 2 against it.
| Spec | Exmark Quest E-Series Mower (42 in deck) Exmark · Zero-Turn |
Spartan Shield Spartan · Zero-Turn |
|---|---|---|
| List price | $3,599 | $4,299 |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Engine Power | 22 hp | 22 hp |
| Engine Make | — | Spartan |
| Deck | ||
| Cutting Width | 42 in (1067 mm) | 42 in (1067 mm) |
| Min Cut Height | 1.5 in (38 mm) | 1 in (25 mm) |
| Max Cut Height | 4.5 in (114 mm) | 5 in (127 mm) |
| Deck Construction | — | 4" |
| Drive | ||
| Ground Speed | 7 mph | 7 mph |
| Drive Tire Size | — | 20x7-10 Carlisle Turf Armor |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | — | 682 lbs (309.4 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 3 gal (11.4 L) | 5 gal (18.9 L) |
| Length | — | 81 in (2057 mm) |
| Width | — | 43.5 in (1105 mm) |
| Height | — | 44 in (1118 mm) |
| Commercial / Pro | ||
| Frame Construction | — | 1.5" by 3" Powder Coated Frame |
| Seat Type | — | Comfortable, Custom Design |
| General | ||
| Warranty | — | 3 yr |
Spartan Shield: Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — joinspartannation.com.
Independent reference database. Specs compiled from manufacturer sources and normalized for comparison; verify with the manufacturer or dealer before purchase.