Snowmobile · 1972Unverified
John Deere 500
John Deere 500 — Model year 197219731974 · 36 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.
Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.
Rated power
36 hp
Weight
174 kg
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Overview
ManufacturerJohn DeereReference
SnowmobileReference
Built in Horicon, Wisconsin, USAReference
Original price was $1,330 in 1972Reference
TrackedReference
Manual steeringReference
Mechanical band brakesReference
Suspensionbogie wheelReference
Engine
36HP Canadian Curtiss-Wright 435cc 2-cyl gasolineReference
Fuel tank20.8 LReference
Canadian Curtiss-Wright KEC 440Reference
gasolineReference
2-cylinderReference
air-cooledReference
Displacement26.6 ciReference
Bore/Stroke68 x 60 mmReference
Power26.8 kWReference
Fuel systemWalbro WD carburetorReference
Cooling systemfanReference
Rated RPM6500Reference
Startermanual-recoilReference
StarterelectricReference
Starter volts12Reference
SparkplugChampion L-78Reference
Sparkplug gap0.508 mmReference
Dimensions
Weight174 kgReference
Length261 cmReference
Width93 cmReference
Height106 cmReference
Track width39 cmReference
Electrical
GroundnegativeReference
Battery volts12Reference
Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.