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Sears 309 vs Sears Sportster 244
Verdict: Sears 309 vs Sears Sportster 244
The Sears 309 and the Sears Sportster 244 are both snowmobiles — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Sears 309 leads on rated power with 18 hp against 16 hp. Sears Sportster 244 holds more fuel (18.2 L vs 17.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Sears Sportster 244 is the newer design (1972 vs 1969). In short: choose the Sears 309 for outright pulling power, or the Sears Sportster 244 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
Sears
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Sears
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
18 hp
16 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Distributor
SearsReference
SearsReference
Manufacturer
OMCReference
PolarisReference
air-cooledReference
air-cooledReference
Suspension
bogie wheelsReference
slide railReference
Engine
Fuel tank
17.0 LReference
18.2 LReference
Displacement
18.9 ciReference
14.9 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
75 x 70 mmReference
72 x 80 mmReference
Power
13.4 kWReference
11.9 kWReference
Cooling system
fanReference
fanReference
Compression
11.5:1Reference
7.6:1Reference
Rated RPM
5500Reference
6000Reference
Starter type
manual-recoilReference
manual-recoilReference
Sparkplug
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Champion N-4Reference
Sparkplug gap
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0.457 mmReference
Dimensions
Length
255 cmReference
248 cmReference
Width
81 cmReference
80 cmReference
Height
114 cmReference
99 cmReference
Track width
39 cmReference
38 cmReference
Weight
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136 kgReference
Track length on ground
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106 cmReference
Track area on ground
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0.8 m²Reference
309 Serial Numbers
Location:
Serial number plate on the right side of the tunnel towards the rear.Reference
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Electrical
Charging system
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alternatorReference
Charging amps
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3Reference
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.