Snowmobile · 1978Unverified
John Deere Spitfire
John Deere Spitfire — Model year 1978197919801981 · 25 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
25 hp
Weight
124 kg
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Overview
ManufacturerJohn DeereReference
SnowmobileReference
Built in Horicon, Wisconsin, USAReference
Original price was $1,400 in 1978Reference
TrackedReference
Manual steeringReference
Mechanical disc brakesReference
Suspensionslide railReference
Engine
25HP Kohler 337cc 2-cyl gasolineReference
Fuel tank21.8 LReference
Kohler K340/2FAReference
gasolineReference
2-cylinderReference
air-cooledReference
Displacement20.6 ciReference
Bore/Stroke62 x 56 mmReference
Power18.6 kWReference
Fuel systemMikuni AM54364 carburetorReference
Cooling systemfree-airReference
Compression6.9:1Reference
SparkplugChampion QN-3Reference
Sparkplug gap0.508 mmReference
Dimensions
Weight124 kgReference
Length248 cmReference
Width84 cmReference
Height96 cmReference
Track width38 cmReference
Spitfire Serial Number Location
Serial number decal on the right side of the tunnel.Reference
Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.