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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.
- Grasshopper 125VB — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 41-inch deck; gas powered
- Spartan Spartan Shield-HD — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 42-inch deck; gas powered
What’s different? The 5 differences that matter most, from the published figures.
- 125VB lists at $8,760; Spartan Shield-HD lists at $5,299, a $3,461 difference. List price is the maker's own figure before tax, freight and dealer setup. Dealers set the final price.
- 125VB uses a Briggs & Stratton engine; Spartan Shield-HD uses a Kawaski engine. The engine maker builds the engine; the mower maker chooses the model, rating and fit, so the badge alone does not settle output or longevity.
- 125VB holds 3 gal (11.4 L) of fuel; Spartan Shield-HD 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.
- 125VB has a 41 in (1,041 mm) deck; Spartan Shield-HD has a 42 in (1,067 mm) deck, a 1 in difference. Deck width sets how much grass each pass covers. Mowing time also depends on ground speed, turns and obstacles, so a wider deck alone does not fix the job's length. Time both decks on your own lawn ›
- 125VB weighs 700 lbs (317.5 kg); Spartan Shield-HD weighs 719 lbs (326.1 kg), a 19 lbs difference. Operating weight bears on trailer payload, ramps and soft turf. On its own it says nothing about build quality. What 125VB's weight means for a trailer ›
what isn’t comparable
Not comparable
- Engine Power: not published for 125VB.
- Displacement: not published for Spartan Shield-HD.
- Ground Speed: not published for 125VB.
- Warranty: not published for 125VB.
- Transmission: not published for Spartan Shield-HD.
- Fuel Type: not published for Spartan Shield-HD.
- Deck Construction: not published for 125VB.
- Cut height range: not published for 125VB.
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 | 125VB Grasshopper · Zero-Turn |
Spartan Shield-HD Spartan · Zero-Turn |
|---|---|---|
| List price | $8,760 | $5,299 |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Displacement | 44.2 ci (724 cc) | — |
| Engine Power | — | 23 hp |
| Engine Make | Briggs & Stratton | Kawaski |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | — |
| Cylinders | 2 | — |
| Deck | ||
| Cutting Width | 41 in (1041 mm) | 42 in (1067 mm) |
| Min Cut Height | — | 1 in (25 mm) |
| Max Cut Height | — | 5 in (127 mm) |
| Deck Construction | — | 4" |
| Drive | ||
| Transmission | Parker HTE Transmission | — |
| Ground Speed | — | 8 mph |
| Drive Tire Size | — | 20x7-10 Carlisle Turf Armor |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 700 lbs (317.5 kg) | 719 lbs (326.1 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 | — | Premium |
| General | ||
| Warranty | — | 3 yr |
Where these models differ, explained
125VB: Specs verified against the retailer listing on Jun 8, 2026 — belcherspower.com.
Spartan Shield-HD: 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.