Spartan Mowers has revealed new models and product upgrades, featuring additions like the redesigned Shield, Shield-HD, and Defender, along with the RZ-XD and RZ-XD Blackout.
At Equip Expo this week in Louisville, Spartan Mowers will be in booth 7762D.
“Big plans are underway at Spartan Mowers,” says General Manager John Swanson. “Our team has been working hard to build on our previous success, and we’re ready to hit the ground running in 2025 with some exciting additions and upgrades to the lineup.”
Entry-level options of the Shield and Shield-HD are available in 42- or 54-inch decks with a Kawasaki 23-horsepower engine. Both models feature Hydro-Gear transmissions, 20-inch Carlisle Turf Armor rear tires, a five-inch cut height, and a top speed of seven miles per hour.
The Defender is an all-new model with folding ROPS, full-beam LED light kit, 22-inch Carlisle Turf Armor rear tires, a premium seat, and a top speed of eight miles per hour. Deck sizes include 48, 54, or 60 inches along with Kawasaki engines of either 23 or 24 horsepower.
The brand-new RZ-XD is a step up from the RZ-HD with a Kawasaki FX730 23.5-horsepower engine, 24-inch Reaper tires on the rear, and a suspension seat. Then the RZ-XD Blackout features a Kawasaki FX801 25.5-horsepower engine, 24-inch radial comfort tires, premium suspension seat and a custom blackout design.
Upgrades across the lineup include a common frame between RZ, RT, SRT, and KGZ mowers. In addition to enabling all mowers in these series to have a hitch, a common frame allows for easier maintenance with newly designed bolt-on components that simplify serviceability and eliminate the need for a full-frame replacement.
Height of cut changes involve a new ergonomic foot peg to comfortably adjust the deck height, as well as a new transport lock mechanism that allows the user to securely lock the deck in the transport position. Other user-experience enhancements include more ergonomic, responsive control of the drive arms, a new seat latch allowing one-handed operation, and standard suspension upgrades to the SRT-XD and KGZ-XD models.
Electrical upgrades were designed to enhance both functionality and ease of use. A new hour meter provides engine hour tracking that only records time when the engine is running. Additionally, the hour meter features a tachometer that provides real-time engine RPM information on the display. Other improvements include a sealed fuse box and optimized wire lengths to reduce clutter and simplify the electrical system.
Model year 2025 decks have been modified to improve cut discharge and enhance the processing of grass clippings by adjusting the spindle location and baffle positioning. Deck durability will also be boosted with thicker baffles of seven-gauge steel.
The complete 2025 lineup includes the Shield, Shield-HD, Defender, RZ-HD, RZ-XD, RZ-XD Blackout, RT-Pro, RT-HD, SRT-XDe, SRT-XD, and the KGZ-XD.
