1980 John Deere spitfire 340 Dennis Kirk Sled Build
Spitfire Deere's budget replacement for the 300, and the first of only two free-air models. They were also direct-drive with no chaincase, which greatly reduced weight.. Specifications: 1981 Spitfire. Model Year 1982. TYPE CODE: J34AL Serial # Range: 190,001 - 222,000 Manufacture Dates: May, June 1981 Number Produced: 2099 Engine: Kawasaki.
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walkaround and start of the Vintage John Deere spitfire Original paint New Graphics sharp looking sled
1977 John Deere Spitfire snowmobile in Greenwood, MO Item G6544 sold
1982 John deere Spitfire 340 Engine Manufacturer: John deere "Fireburst" (Manufacturerd for John Deere By Kawasaki Heavy industries, Japan) Model: TB340A Number Of Cylinders: 2 Bore: 60mm Stroke: 60mm Displacement: 339cc's Fuel System Carburetor Manufacturer: Mikuni Carburetor Number: AM54886 Tank Capacity: 5.5 U.S. Gallons Fuel Mixing ratio: 50:1
John Deere Spitfire
John Deere Spitfire Snowmobiles were initially launched in 1978 with a 2-cylinder, 339cc Kohler engine that was replaced by the Kawasaki Fireburst TB340A Fire burst engine in the later variants manufactured in and after 1980. The track and aesthetics were overhauled as well. John Deere Spitfire Snowmobile remained quite popular throughout its.
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In 1970, John Deere announced it was true and noted they had about 2,000 dealers in states with enough snow to warrant sales. Sleds would be made at their plant in Horicon, Wisconsin. (I will not even go there with that name. Cheeseheads…) So, in 1972, John Deere entered the market, starting off with the 400 and the 500.
1977 John Deere Spitfire snowmobile in Greenwood, MO Item G6544 sold
In this video, we dig the John Deere Spitfire out of the barn to begin our revival/restoration. Will it start??Don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE f.
1978 John Deere Spitfire Snowmobile BigIron Auctions
The Snowfire was the last production snowmobile on the market to have a free-air engine, and the last snowmobile in production for John Deere. In 1980, John Deere was the official supplier of snowmobiles for the Winter Olympic games in Lake Placid, New York.
CLASSIC SNOWMOBILES OF THE PAST JASON RAMSAY'S JOHN DEERE SPITFIRE
John Deere Spitfire « on: October 03, 2012, 01:17:58 am » Ok so got a lead on my favorite little green machine. I had one of these when I was younger and I drove the track off of it, literally. I got a soft spot for these sleds! How hard is it to get parts for these, and what are the major issues with them. Lets hear it!
1977 John Deere Spitfire snowmobile in Greenwood, MO Item G6544 sold
The Spitfire was very economical. John Deere, the world's largest manufacturer of farm tractors successfully made its mark on snowmobiles for 14 years (1970 - 1984). The Spitfire continued to be a regularly offered model until 1982. It was replaced with the Snowfire for 1983 & 1984.
1980 John Deere spitfire. 340 Kawasaki Free Air
Its 36.3 mph was the runaway best, followed by the John Deere Spitfire 340 at 27.4 mpg. And most importantly, the rapid decline of the snowmobile market was reversed. With all of this new iron drawing people into dealerships, new sled sales in North America increased for the first time since 1971, growing 15.9 percent to 226,000 units..
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1977 John Deere Spitfire snowmobile in Greenwood, MO Item G6544 sold
In 1978 the smaller John Deere Spitfire was introduced. This sled was powered by a Kohler 339cc twin engine, which produced 28 HP. However, it's not the engine of which this machine has become famous. Instead, the Spitfire was the first direct-drive snowmobile in history, SnowGoer reports.
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In this video, we get the John Deere Spitfire 340 snowmobile running, and give it a much-needed shine.Don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more W.
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The Sprintfire engine is unique, and does not share components with other John Deere or Kawasaki engines. Model Year 1982 TYPE CODE: J34LL Serial # Range: 190,001 - 222,000 Manufacture Dates: October 1981 Number Produced: 146 Engine: Kawasaki Fireburst TC340E MSRP: $3099 Specifications: Notes: Very few produced. Model Year 1983 TYPE CODE: J34LM
1980 JOHN DEERE SPITFIRE Auction Results
Phone: (319) 231-0246 Email Seller Video Chat John Deere 440 snowmobile. Runs good. Located in Aplington, IA. Call Mark with questions 319..231..0246. Please email or contact Gina at 319..231..7213 at auction end for payment questions.. See More Details Get Shipping Quotes Apply for Financing
1977 John Deere Spitfire snowmobile in Greenwood, MO Item G6544 sold
#1 · Dec 26, 2006 I am looking to pick up an older sled as a project to mess around with as I find these old classic sleds really interesting. I found a decent John Deere around here for $300 that runs. Its a 78' Spitfire with a Kohler engine. Other than a shredded seat it looks good.
