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Second Generation Liquifire

The liquid-cooled flagship of the last generation of Deere snowmobiles.  There were minor decal changes every year, and one major track change, otherwise they were very similar over the 4-year run.  While there were many 1980 models produced, there were very few each year after. 


Model Year 1980
TYPE CODE: J44LJ BEGINNING #- 120,001 ENDING #-155,000
Manufacture Dates:
February, June to October 1979
Engine: Kawasaki Fireburst TC440A
MSRP: $3199
Specifications: 1980 Liquifire

Model Year 1981
TYPE CODE: J44LK BEGINNING #- 155,001 ENDING #-190,000
Manufacture Dates: June, September 1980
Engine: Kawasaki Fireburst TC440A
MSRP: $3499
Specifications: 1981 Liquifire
Notes: Tunnel changed from painted black, to polished aluminum.

Model Year 1982
TYPE CODE:
J44LL BEGINNING #- 190,001 ENDING #-222,000
Manufacture Dates: August, September 1981
Engine:
Kawasaki Fireburst TC440A
MSRP: $3499
Specifications: 1982 Liquifire
Notes: Deere Logo moved forward on hood.


Model Year 1983

TYPE CODE: J34LM BEGINNING #-222,001 ENDING # N/A
Manufacture Dates: June 1982
Engine:
Kawasaki Fireburst TC440A
MSRP: $4399
Specifications: 1983 Liquifire
Notes: Track switched from cleated, to solid rubber, decal colors change

Model Year 1984
TYPE CODE: J34LN
Manufacture Dates: September 1983

Engine: Kawasaki Fireburst TC440A
MSRP: $4399
Specifications: 1984 Liquifire
Notes: Decals change- "Liquifire" on hood made smaller and moved above the stripe instead of below.  Leaping Deere logo removed. 



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