John Deere Snowmobile new models for 1983

[thermos750]

look like they copied the 1981 Yamaha SS440 design

[rager522]

I like the prototypes they actually had gauges on the dash on production units and hood opening was different

[onlyrock1]

LOL we had a Sprintfire

[spyd4r]

what a crappy announcer

[MrAnovotny830]

I know you might say that the coolest sled today is a polaris dragon 2011 or something but i like all john deere sleds better!

[0APS]

I will take any John deere

[chase14321ismysn]

I had an old trail fire it was a fun sled but needed allot of work

[50fordman]

indian lake ohio

[50fordman]

im trying to buy an old john deere sled

[1971chopper]

@50fordman where are you from? my friend has a 440 trailfire in great shape for sale

[kriegdouch]

this guys high on 2 stroke fumes lol

[johndeere8345rt]

lol the guy talking is creepy.. but a cool video though!

[MrCbutter45]

wow snowmobiles have sure come along way since this i remember my first sled was a 82 srv with leaf front suspension these are some great old sleds

[1930FordmodelA]

I wish John Deere would start making sleds again

[DaManzMoney]

Polaris Bought John Deere out in around 84 and told them they were going to keep it running the way it was but shut it down after buying it

[slednecks500]

@1930FordmodelA That have been COOL !!! :DD

[wouldbutcher]

Apparently these were preproduction/prototypes. They both have handlebar mounted gauges and the Sprintfire has no cover over the cylinder heads. I believe the production models had traditional hood mounted gauges and the Sprintfire had a cover over the heads. Interesting seeing what Deere was experimenting with. Brings back some great memories. Thanks for posting!