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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.
- Gravely HD PRO 48 KAWASAKI FT — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 48-inch deck; gas powered
- Spartan Spartan Defender — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 48-inch deck; gas powered
What’s different? The 4 differences that matter most, from the published figures.
- HD PRO 48 KAWASAKI FT lists at $8,799; Spartan Defender lists at $6,799, a $2,000 difference. List price is the maker's own figure before tax, freight and dealer setup. Dealers set the final price.
- HD PRO 48 KAWASAKI FT has a Fabricated X-Factor® 3 deck; Spartan Defender has a 4.5", 7 gauge deck deck.
- HD PRO 48 KAWASAKI FT weighs 894 lbs (405.5 kg); Spartan Defender weighs 765 lbs (347 kg), a 129 lbs difference. Operating weight bears on trailer payload, ramps and soft turf. On its own it says nothing about build quality. What HD PRO 48 KAWASAKI FT's weight means for a trailer ›
- HD PRO 48 KAWASAKI FT has a 22 hp engine; Spartan Defender has a 23 hp engine, a 1 hp difference. Published horsepower is the maker's rating at a stated engine speed. It is a different measure from displacement, and two engines of equal rating can pull differently.
what isn’t comparable
Not comparable
- Warranty: not published for HD PRO 48 KAWASAKI FT.
- Deck Material: not published for Spartan Defender.
- Drive System: not published for Spartan Defender.
- Discharge: not published for Spartan Defender.
- Cut height range: not published for HD PRO 48 KAWASAKI FT.
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 | HD PRO 48 KAWASAKI FT Gravely · Zero-Turn |
Spartan Defender Spartan · Zero-Turn |
|---|---|---|
| List price | $8,799 | $6,799 |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Engine Power | 22 hp | 23 hp |
| Engine Make | Kawasaki® | Kawasaki |
| Deck | ||
| Cutting Width | 48 in (1219 mm) | 48 in (1219 mm) |
| Min Cut Height | — | 1 in (25 mm) |
| Max Cut Height | — | 5 in (127 mm) |
| Deck Material | 7 ga | — |
| Deck Construction | Fabricated X-Factor® 3 | 4.5", 7 gauge deck |
| Deck Gauge | 7 | — |
| Discharge | Side | — |
| Drive | ||
| Ground Speed | 8 mph | 8 mph |
| Drive Tire Size | — | 22x11-10 Carlisle Turf Armor |
| Reverse Speed | 4 mph | — |
| Drive System | Hydro-Gear® ZT-3200 Transaxles | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 894 lbs (405.5 kg) | 765 lbs (347 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 5.1 gal (19.3 L) | 5 gal (18.9 L) |
| Length | — | 81 in (2057 mm) |
| Width | — | 43.5 in (1105 mm) |
| Height | — | 74 in (1880 mm) |
| Commercial / Pro | ||
| Frame Construction | — | 1.5" by 3" Powder Coated Frame |
| Seat Type | — | Premium |
| General | ||
| Warranty | — | 3 yr |
Where these models differ, explained
Spartan Defender: 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.