- Deck Sizes: 48" / 54" / 60"
- Horsepower: 23 / 24 HP
- Deck Height: 4.5"
- Top Speed: 8 MPH
- Fuel Capacity: 5 Gal
Archived source page — Spartan Spartan Defender
* Units Shown with Additional Options
Defender
With 60-month financing for a total of $6,949, including a $150 promo fee.
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All Features:
- 1 1/2" x 3" Tubular Welded Frame
- Hydro-Gear ZT-2800 Transmission
- 5 gal Fuel Capacity
- 4.5" Deck Height
- Magnetic Pin Height Adjustment
- Adjustable Steering Arms
- Folding ROPS
- 18,500 FPM Blade Tip Speed
- Protective Side Deck Trim
- Key Switch Panel
- Foot Operated Shock Assisted Deck Lift
- Automatic Parking Brake
Select Engine:
- Engine Name: Kawasaki FR691
- Horsepower: 23 / 24 HP
- Fuel Capacity: 5 Gallons
- Hydraulic Drive: Hydro-Gear ZT-2800
- Hydraulic Drive Torque: Up to 300 ft-lb
- Hydraulic Drive Maintenance: 400 Hours Between Oil Change
- Front Tires: 13" Bias Ply
- Drive Tires: 22x11-10 Carlisle Turf Armor
- Wheel Type: Steel
- Speed (F/R): Forward - Up to 8mph Reverse - Up to 5mph
- Acreage: Up to 2
- Seat: Premium
- Steering Levers: Soft-Touch Knobs to Adjust Forward and Back. Adjustable Up and Down
- Control Panel LCD Display: Hour Meter - Engine Hours
- Control Panel LED Warning Indicators: N/A
- Ignition: Key Switch
- Auxiliary Power: N/A
- Storage: Cup Holder and Deep Storage Tray
- Hitch: N/A
- LED Light Bar:
- Deck Size: 48"
- Deck Depth: 4.5", 7 gauge deck
- Deck Lift: Foot Operated
- Deck Adjustment: Magnetic Pin Height Adjustment
- Cut Height: 1" to 5" with 15 Cut Heights
- Blade Spindles: Cast Aluminum, No Maintenance/Sealed Bearings
- Parking Brake: Automatic in Control Arms
- Frame: 1.5" by 3" Powder Coated Frame
- Width: 48" Deck - 43.5" Wide
- Weight: 765 - 862 lbs
- Length: 81"
- Height: 74" with ROPS up - 49" with Folding ROPS down
- Engine Warranty: 3 Year
- Leading Deck Edge Warranty: 3 Year
- Hydraulic Drive Warranty: 3 Year / 300 Hour
- Control Panel Warranty: N/A
- Product Warranty: 3 Year / 300 Hour
- Battery Warranty: 6 Months
- Belt Warranty: 90 Days
Accessories
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*Example: On amount financed of $7,500, your down payment is $0.00 with 60 monthly payments of $147.88 each. Interest Rate is 5.99% [ANNUAL PERCENTAGE RATE is 6.82% (E)].
Note: The above financing programs are offered by Sheffield Financial, a division of Truist Bank. Member FDIC. Subject to credit approval. Approval, and any rates and terms provided, are based on credit worthiness. Other financing offers are available. See your local dealer for details. Bureau risk score alone does not guarantee rate eligibility; other underwriting criteria may apply. Minimum amount financed $2500.00; Maximum amount financed $75,000.00. Other qualifications and restrictions may apply. An Origination Fee of $150.00 will be added to the amount financed in the above example. Offer effective on eligible and qualified units purchased from a participating Sheffield dealer. See dealer for product eligibility and qualifications between 5/1/2026 and 7/31/2026. Offer subject to change without notice [“E” means estimate”].
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Archived June 22, 2026 from joinspartannation.com. Reproduced for reference and provenance only; see the normalized MowerFacts spec sheet for the comparison-ready data.