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John Deere 340/S vs John Deere 440 Cyclone

Verdict: John Deere 340/S vs John Deere 440 Cyclone

The John Deere 340/S and the John Deere 440 Cyclone are both snowmobiles — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere 340/S leads on rated power with 47 hp against 46 hp. John Deere 340/S is the lighter machine (174 kg vs 183 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 340/S holds more fuel (30.3 L vs 24.6 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere 440 Cyclone is the newer design (1976 vs 1975). In short: choose the John Deere 340/S for outright pulling power, or the John Deere 440 Cyclone 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 340/S Snowmobile
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere 440 Cyclone Snowmobile
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
47 hp
46 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
air-cooledReference
air-cooledReference
Suspension
slide railReference
slide railReference
Engine
Fuel tank
30.3 LReference
24.6 LReference
Displacement
20.7 ciReference
26.7 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
60 x 60 mmReference
66 x 64 mmReference
Power
35.0 kWReference
34.3 kWReference
Fuel system
dual Mikuni VM34-55 carburetorsReference
Mikuni VM34-84 carburetorReference
Rated RPM
8000Reference
6750Reference
Starter type
manual-recoilReference
Sparkplug
Champion N19-VReference
Champion QN19-VReference
Cooling system
fanReference
Compression
7.9:1Reference
Starter
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
Dimensions
Weight
174 kgReference
183 kgReference
Length
262 cmReference
264 cmReference
Width
85 cmReference
99 cmReference
Height
104 cmReference
104 cmReference
Track width
39 cmReference
39 cmReference
440 Cyclone Serial Numbers
1976
055001Reference
1977
070001Reference
1978
080001Reference
Location:
Serial number decal on the rear right of the tunnel.Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
Battery volts
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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