1980 JOHN DEERE SPITFIRE Auction Results


1977 John Deere Spitfire snowmobile in Greenwood, MO Item G6544 sold

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.


1980 John Deere spitfire. 340 Kawasaki Free Air

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.


1980 JOHN DEERE SPITFIRE Auction Results

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

#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.


Vintage Sled of the Month John Deere Spitfire — Michigan Snowmobiler

New Listing Winderosa Complete Engine Gasket Kit for John Deere Snowfire 340/Spitfire 340 (Fits: John Deere Spitfire 340) 100% Satisfaction - Worldwide Shipping - Huge Selection. Brand New. $34.22. Free shipping. All Balls Engine Bearing-30X62X16 for 1979-1982 John Deere Spitfire 340.


1977 John Deere Spitfire snowmobile in Greenwood, MO Item G6544 sold

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!


JOHN DEERE SPITFIRE Online Auctions

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


1978 John Deere Spitfire Snowmobile BigIron Auctions

Doug Williamson was there to capture a photo of this flashy green John Deere Spitfire, owned by club member Mark Sanderman. The John Deere Snowmobile line of snowmobiles was produced by John Deere Horicon Works of Horicon, Wisconsin. Logically, production would shift between the snowmobiles and lawn & garden equipment, based on the season.


1980 John Deere spitfire 340 Dennis Kirk Sled Build

1978 JOHN DEERE SPITFIRE. Trail Snowmobiles. Sold Price: Login to See More Details. Auction Ended: Wednesday, Dec 21, 2022 11:53 AM Serial Number: J34AH099483M Condition: Used. Elting Auction Co. Ruskin, Nebraska. Phone: (402) 768-7270 Call. Seller Information. View Details.


John Deere Spitfire Snowmobile YouTube

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

walkaround and start of the Vintage John Deere spitfire Original paint New Graphics sharp looking sled


1979 john deere spitfire 340 Snowmobile Fanatics

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..


My 1983 John deere sprintfire 340 Snowmobile Forum

The John Deere Spitfire earned a place in snowmobile history as the first direct drive sled. And although popular at first, its sales declined quickly. Was it more fun than a barrel of monkeys (as some of us believed), or was it an accident looking for a place to happen, like detractors concluded? The Beginning


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.


1977 John Deere Spitfire snowmobile in Greenwood, MO Item G6544 sold

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.


1978 John Deere Spitfire ride YouTube

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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