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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.
- Scag Tiger Cat II — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 48-inch deck; gas powered
- Spartan Spartan RZ-XD — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 48-inch deck; gas powered
What’s different? The 5 differences that matter most, from the published figures.
- Tiger Cat II has a published top speed of 12 mph; Spartan RZ-XD has a published top speed of 9 mph, a 3 mph difference. Top speed is the maker's maximum in transport. Mowing speed is lower and depends on grass, terrain and the deck.
- Tiger Cat II weighs 1,175 lbs (533 kg); Spartan RZ-XD weighs 907 lbs (411.4 kg), a 268 lbs difference. Operating weight bears on trailer payload, ramps and soft turf. On its own it says nothing about build quality. What Tiger Cat II's weight means for a trailer ›
- Tiger Cat II lists at $11,729 to $14,349; Spartan RZ-XD lists at $9,499, a $2,230 difference. List price is the maker's own figure before tax, freight and dealer setup. Dealers set the final price.
- Tiger Cat II cuts from 1 in (25 mm) to 5 in (127 mm); Spartan RZ-XD cuts from 1.5 in (38 mm) to 4.8 in (121 mm). The cut-height range is the shortest and tallest cut the deck offers. Most lawns are kept well inside it.
- Tiger Cat II has a 22 hp engine; Spartan RZ-XD has a 24 hp engine, a 2 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.
calculated figures and what isn’t comparable
Calculated by MowerFacts
- Tiger Cat II works out to 4.7 acres/hour; Spartan RZ-XD works out to 3.5 acres/hour, a 1.2 acres/hour difference. Calculated by MowerFacts from deck width and the published top speed at 80% efficiency; it is not a manufacturer figure, and real mowing is slower.
Not comparable
- Warranty: not published for Tiger Cat II.
- Drive System: not published for Spartan RZ-XD.
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 | Tiger Cat II Scag · Zero-Turn |
Spartan RZ-XD Spartan · Zero-Turn |
|---|---|---|
| List price | $11,729–$14,349 | $9,499 |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Engine Power | 22 hp | 24 hp |
| Engine Make | Kawasaki® FX Series | Kawasaki |
| Deck | ||
| Cutting Width | 48 in (1219 mm) | 48 in (1219 mm) |
| Min Cut Height | 1 in (25 mm) | 1.5 in (38 mm) |
| Max Cut Height | 5 in (127 mm) | 4.8 in (121 mm) |
| Deck Construction | Tri-plate cutter deck constructed of 3 steel plates totaling nearly 1/2″ of steel. Reinforcement plates at cutter deck spindles. | 5" Deep, Reinforced 7 Gauge Full-Floating Deck |
| Drive | ||
| Ground Speed | 12 mph | 9 mph |
| Drive Tire Size | 24″ x 9.5″-12″ (48″ and 52″)24″ x 12″-12″ (61″) | 24x12-12 Reapers |
| Reverse Speed | 5 mph | — |
| Drive System | Dual Pump and Motor | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 1175 lbs (533 kg) | 907 lbs (411.4 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 9.5 gal (36 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 | 4-point iso-mounted mid-back mounted on operator-suspension platform | Dymetrol Seat with 360 Degree Floating Seat Platform |
| General | ||
| Warranty | — | 3 yr |
Where these models differ, explained
Tiger Cat II: Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — scag.com.
Spartan RZ-XD: 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.