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AMF Harley-Davidson 398 vs Gilson 434
Verdict: AMF Harley-Davidson 398 vs Gilson 434
The AMF Harley-Davidson 398 and the Gilson 434 are both snowmobiles — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 30 hp. Gilson 434 is the lighter machine (176 kg vs 180 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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Fit & specs
AMF
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Gilson
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
30 hp
30 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
AMFReference
GilsonReference
air-cooled horizontal-shaft inlineReference
air-cooledReference
Suspension
bogie wheelReference
bogie wheelReference
Engine
Fuel tank
20.8 LReference
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Displacement
24.29 ciReference
26.61 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
65 x 60 mmReference
68 x 60 mmReference
Power
22.4 kWReference
22.4 kWReference
Fuel system
Tillotson carburetorReference
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Cooling system
fanReference
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Rated RPM
6000Reference
6000Reference
Starter type
manual recoilReference
manual recoilReference
Dimensions
Weight
180 kgReference
176 kgReference
Length
236 cmReference
248 cmReference
Width
91 cmReference
82 cmReference
Track width
45 cmReference
45 cmReference
Track length on ground
99 cmReference
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Track area on ground
0.5 m²Reference
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Height
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99 cmReference
Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.