John Deere 440 Trailfire vs John Deere 500

Verdict: John Deere 440 Trailfire vs John Deere 500

The John Deere 440 Trailfire and the John Deere 500 are both snowmobiles — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere 440 Trailfire leads on rated power with 38 hp against 36 hp. John Deere 440 Trailfire is the lighter machine (167 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 440 Trailfire holds more fuel (28.4 L vs 20.8 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere 440 Trailfire is the newer design (1979 vs 1972). In short: choose the John Deere 440 Trailfire for outright pulling power, or the John Deere 500 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.