Snowmobile · 1973Unverified
John Deere JDX8
John Deere JDX8 — Model year 197319741975 · 40 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
40 hp
Weight
175 kg
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Overview
ManufacturerJohn DeereReference
SnowmobileReference
Built in Horicon, Wisconsin, USAReference
Original price was $1,440 in 1973Reference
TrackedReference
Manual steeringReference
Mechanical band brakesReference
Suspensionbogie wheelReference
Engine
40HP Canadian Curtiss-Wright 437cc 2-cyl gasolineReference
Fuel tank20.8 LReference
Canadian Curtiss-Wright KEC 440/21Reference
gasolineReference
2-cylinderReference
air-cooledReference
Displacement26.7 ciReference
Bore/Stroke66 x 64 mmReference
Power29.8 kWReference
Fuel systemWalbro WDA-34 carburetorReference
Cooling systemfanReference
Rated RPM6750Reference
Startermanual-recoilReference
StarterelectricReference
Starter volts12Reference
SparkplugChampion L-78Reference
Sparkplug gap0.508 mmReference
Dimensions
Weight175 kgReference
Length262 cmReference
Width90 cmReference
Height101 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.