The 54" Spartan Shield adds the extra to ordinary to bring you an extraordinary high performance tool to conquer your turf and do it with style. It starts with a Kawasaki engine, independent dual hydrostatic transaxles by Hydrogear, a 10 gauge welded deck and sports extras like a rubber discharge chute & floor mats, trim edge caged anti-scalp wheel & step, 1/4" increment height of cut & aggressive aero styling.