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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 SO34.5KW — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 61-inch deck; gas powered
- Spartan Spartan RT-HD — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 61-inch deck; gas powered
What’s different? The 4 differences that matter most, from the published figures.
- SO34.5KW uses a Kawasaki engine; Spartan RT-HD uses a Vanguard 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.
- SO34.5KW holds 13.5 gal (51.1 L) of fuel; Spartan RT-HD holds 9.5 gal (36 L) of fuel, a 4 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.
- SO34.5KW has a 50.2 ci (822 cc) engine; Spartan RT-HD has a 60.6 ci (993 cc) engine, a 10.4 ci difference. Displacement is the engine's size, not its output. A larger engine is not necessarily a more powerful one.
- SO34.5KW lists at $13,365; Spartan RT-HD lists at $12,899, a $466 difference. List price is the maker's own figure before tax, freight and dealer setup. Dealers set the final price.
what isn’t comparable
Not comparable
- Engine Power: not published for SO34.5KW.
- Weight: not published for SO34.5KW.
- Ground Speed: not published for SO34.5KW.
- Warranty: not published for SO34.5KW.
- Transmission: not published for Spartan RT-HD.
- Fuel Type: not published for Spartan RT-HD.
- Deck Construction: not published for SO34.5KW.
- Cut height range: not published for SO34.5KW.
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 | SO34.5KW Grasshopper · Commercial |
Spartan RT-HD Spartan · Commercial |
|---|---|---|
| List price | $13,365 | $12,899 |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Engine Make | Kawasaki | Vanguard |
| Displacement | 50.2 ci (822 cc) | 60.6 ci (993 cc) |
| Engine Power | — | 37 hp |
| Cylinders | 2 | — |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | — |
| Deck | ||
| Cutting Width | 61 in (1549 mm) | 61 in (1549 mm) |
| Deck Construction | — | 6" Deep, Reinforced 7 Gauge Full-Floating Deck |
| Min Cut Height | — | 1.5 in (38 mm) |
| Max Cut Height | — | 4.8 in (121 mm) |
| Drive | ||
| Transmission | T6 Drive Transmission | — |
| Ground Speed | — | 11 mph |
| Drive Tire Size | — | 24x12-12 Radials |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | — | 1143 lbs (518.5 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.5 gal (51.1 L) | 9.5 gal (36 L) |
| Length | — | 84 in (2134 mm) |
| Height | — | 75 in (1905 mm) |
| Commercial / Pro | ||
| Frame Construction | — | 1.5" by 3" Powder Coated Fusion-Bonded Solid Steel Bridge Frame |
| Seat Type | — | Full Suspension Seat with Adjustable TecsPak Elastomer supports and 360 degree Floating Seat Platform |
| General | ||
| Warranty | — | 3 yr |
Where these models differ, explained
SO34.5KW: Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — jfhl539zzuegfiyw.public.blob.vercel-storage.com.
Spartan RT-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.