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John Deere 300 vs John Deere 340 Trailfire

Verdict: John Deere 300 vs John Deere 340 Trailfire

The John Deere 300 and the John Deere 340 Trailfire are both snowmobiles — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere 340 Trailfire leads on rated power with 31 hp against 25 hp. John Deere 340 Trailfire is the lighter machine (167 kg vs 170 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 340 Trailfire holds more fuel (28.4 L vs 20.8 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere 340 Trailfire is the newer design (1979 vs 1974). In short: choose the John Deere 340 Trailfire for outright pulling power, or the John Deere 300 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs
John Deere 300 Snowmobile
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere 340 Trailfire Snowmobile
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
25 hp
31 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
air-cooledReference
air-cooledReference
Suspension
bogie wheelReference
slide railReference
Engine
Fuel tank
20.8 LReference
28.4 LReference
Displacement
17.8 ciReference
20.7 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
56 x 55 mmReference
60 x 60 mmReference
Power
18.6 kWReference
23.3 kWReference
Fuel system
Walbro AM52876 carburetorReference
Mikuni AM54741 carburetorReference
Cooling system
fanReference
axial fanReference
Rated RPM
6750Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Sparkplug
Champion RN3Reference
Champion QN-3Reference
Sparkplug gap
0.508 mmReference
0.508 mmReference
Compression
6.9:1Reference
Dimensions
Weight
170 kgReference
167 kgReference
Length
262 cmReference
259 cmReference
Width
85 cmReference
93 cmReference
Height
111 cmReference
93 cmReference
Track width
39 cmReference
38 cmReference
300 Serial Numbers
Location:
Serial number stamped on the rear right of the tunnel.Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference

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.

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