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John Deere 340/S vs John Deere Trailfire LX

Verdict: John Deere 340/S vs John Deere Trailfire LX

The John Deere 340/S and the John Deere Trailfire LX 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 41 hp. John Deere Trailfire LX is the lighter machine (170 kg vs 174 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 28.4 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere Trailfire LX is the newer design (1982 vs 1975). In short: choose the John Deere 340/S for outright pulling power, or the John Deere Trailfire LX 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 Trailfire LX Snowmobile
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
47 hp
41 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
28.4 LReference
Displacement
20.7 ciReference
26.6 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
60 x 60 mmReference
68 x 60 mmReference
Power
35.0 kWReference
30.4 kWReference
Fuel system
dual Mikuni VM34-55 carburetorsReference
Mikuni AM55054 carburetorReference
Rated RPM
8000Reference
Starter type
manual-recoilReference
Sparkplug
Champion N19-VReference
Champion QN-3Reference
Cooling system
axial fanReference
Starter
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
Oil capacity
1.7 LReference
Sparkplug gap
0.635 mmReference
Dimensions
Weight
174 kgReference
170 kgReference
Length
262 cmReference
259 cmReference
Width
85 cmReference
93 cmReference
Height
104 cmReference
93 cmReference
Track width
39 cmReference
38 cmReference
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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