All of these models were very similar. All were based on a chassis with a mid-mount motor, and bogie wheel suspension/solid rubber track. The model number denoted the engine size/accessories, although the number does not match the engine size. All models had either a Walbro or Bendix carb – this varied often.
Note: CCW and Kioritz are the same engine. CCW (Canadian Curtis Wright) was the company that imported the engines to North America in the earlier years. Starting in ’74-’75 Deere bypassed them and used the manufacturer’s name instead (Kioritz). Kioritz is still in business making engines, and is associated with ECHO.
300
Model Year 1974
TYPE CODE- 3000 C
Serial # Range: 20,001 – 30,000
Manufacture Dates: May 1973 to October 1973
Number Produced: 5300
Engine: Kohler K295-2AX
MSRP: $995
Specifications: 1974 300
Model Year 1975
TYPE CODE – JD300D
Serial # Range: 30,001 – 55,000
Manufacture Dates: May to September 1974 with a very short run in February
Number Produced: 2614
Engine: Kohler K295-2AX
MSRP: $1150
Specifications: 1975 300
Notes: Styling & the fuel tank were updated for 1975. The bumper & hood were updated, and the fuel tank changed from steel to polyurethane.
Model Year 1976
TYPE CODE- JD300E
Serial # Range: 55,001 – 70,000
Manufacture Dates: May 1975 to August 1975
Number Produced: 3525
Engine: Kohler K295-2AX
MSRP: $1395
Specifications: 1976 300
Model Year 1977
TYPE CODE- JD300F
Serial # Range: 70,001 – 80,000
Manufacture Dates: May 1976 to June 1976
Number Produced: 2300
Engine: Kohler K295-2AX
MSRP: $1195
Specifications: 1977 300
400
Model Year: 1972
TYPE CODE- 4000A
Serial # Range: 2,551 – 11,000
Manufacture Dates: April 1971 to November 1971
Number Produced: 7740
Engine: CCW KEC-340
MSRP: $1195
Specifications: 1972 400
Model Year: 1973
TYPE CODE- 4000B
Serial # Range: 11,001 – 20,000
Manufacture Dates: May 1972 to November 1972
Number Produced: 7348
Engine: CCW KEC-340
MSRP: $1235
Specifications: 1973 400
Notes: In manuals, the 1973 model engines have a /4 after the model number, however the engine does not have this on the tag.
There were many small changes from 1972-1973, including:
The crankshaft output shaft diameter changed from 25 mm to 30 mm
Edge of the foot rest was flat – changed to a rolled lip
Brake light switch was located on brake band, changed to brake control handle
Rear grab bar was black (400) or chrome (500) and wraps around the back – changed to two pieces, in chrome
Fuel tank was painted green – changed to natural steel color
’72 had no leaping Deere logo on snow flap
Rectangular headlight – changed to round
Tail light was about 3″ wide – widened to around 6″
Windshield had chrome trim – changed to black
Gauges had chrome trim, changed to black
Console – the spark plug access was shorter – made larger, the fan exhaust exited straight out the side – now diverted downward
The kill switch and dimmer switch were attached directly to the handlebar – now built in to the handles
Hand grip – shape changed
Front bumper had 4 mounting points – changed to 6 with a reinforcement bar welded behind the tube
Handlebar pad and backrest options added
Hood latch and support was updated
Seat foam had 4 mounting screws – now has two tabs to tunnel and use two screws
Handlebars were changed along with lower mounting parts
Electrical output was raised, and the voltage regulator added
Air box added.
Model Year: 1974
TYPE CODE- 4000C
Serial # Range: 20,001 – 30,000
Manufacture Dates: June, September, October 1973
Number Produced: 1900
Engine: CCW KEC-340/5
MSRP: $1275
Specifications: 1974 400
Notes: Bogie wheels changed from steel centers with a bearing to aluminum with a bushing. The clutch was switched from Salsbury to Comet.
Model Year: 1975
TYPE CODE- J400D
Serial # Range: 30,001 – 55,000
Manufacture Dates: May to October 1974, with a very short run in February.
Number Produced: 1804
Engine: Kioritz KEC-340/5
MSRP: $1395
Specifications: 1975 400
Notes: Styling & the fuel tank were updated for 1975. The bumper & hood were updated, and the fuel tank changed from steel to polyurthane.
Model Year: 1976
TYPE CODE- J400E
Serial # Range: 55,001 – 70,000
Manufacture Dates: May, June 1975
Number Produced: 2400
Engine: Kioritz KEC-340/22
MSRP: $1695
Specifications: 1976 400
Notes: Changed to CDI Ignition
Model Year: 1977
TYPE CODE- J400F
Serial # Range: 70,001 – 80,000
Manufacture Dates: May – August 1976
Number Produced: 2401
Engine: Kioritz KEC-340/22
MSRP: $1695
Specifications: 1977 400
500
Model Year: 1972
TYPE CODE- 5000A
Serial # Range: 2,551 – 11,000
Manufacture Dates: May to November 1971
Number Produced: 4924
Engine: CCW KEC-440
MSRP: $1325
Specifications: 1972 500
Model Year: 1973
TYPE CODE- 5000B
Serial # Range: 11,001 – 20,000
Manufacture Dates: May to November 1972
Number Produced: 4792
Engine: CCW KEC-440
MSRP: $1335
Specifications:1973 500
Notes: In manuals, the 1973 model engines have a /4 after the model number, however the engine does not have this on the tag.
There were many small changes from 1972-1973, including:
The crankshaft output shaft diameter changed from 25 mm to 30 mm
Edge of the foot rest was flat – changed to a rolled lip
Brake light switch was located on brake band, changed to brake control handle
Rear grab bar was black (400) or chrome (500) and wraps around the back – changed to two pieces, in chrome
Fuel tank was painted green – changed to natural steel color
’72 had no leaping Deere logo on snow flap
Rectangular headlight – changed to round
Tail light was about 3″ wide – widened to around 6″
Windsheld had chrome trim – changed to black
Gauges had chrome trim, changed to black
Console – the spark plug access was shorter – made larger, the fan exhaust exited straight out the side – now diverted downward
The kill switch and dimmer switch were attached directly to the handlebar – now built in to the handles
Hand grip – shape changed
Front bumper had 4 mounting points – changed to 6 with a reinforcement bar welded behind the tube
Handlebar pad and backrest options added
Hood latch and support was updated
Seat foam had 4 mounting screws – now has two tabs to tunnel and use two screws
Handlebars were changed along with lower mounting parts
Electrical output was raised, and the voltage regulator added
Air box added.
Model Year: 1974
TYPE CODE- 5000C
Serial # Range: 20,001 – 30,000
Manufacture Dates: May to November 1973
Number Produced:
Engine: CCW KEC-440/5
MSRP: $1335
Specifications:1974 500
Notes: Bogie wheels changed from steel centers with a bearing to aluminum with a bushing. The clutch was switched from Salsbury to Comet.
600
Notes: The 600 was a wide-track model, and was the only Deere to ever have an 18″ track. The ’73-’74 600 also came with a backrest and handlebar pad, which were dealer-installed options on the other models.
Model Year: 1973
TYPE CODE- 6000B
Serial # Range: 11,001 – 20,000
Manufacture Dates: May to November 1972
Number Produced: 3600
Engine: CCW KEC-440
MSRP: $1435
Specifications: 1973 600
Notes:In manuals, the 1973 model engines have a /4 after the model number, however the engine does not have this on the tag.
Model Year: 1974
TYPE CODE- 6000C
Serial # Range: 20,001 – 30,000
Manufacture Dates: June, September – November 1973
Number Produced: 3103
Engine: CCW KEC-440/5
MSRP: $1475
Specifications: 1974 600
Notes: Bogie wheels changed from steel centers with a bearing to aluminum with a bushing. The clutch was switched from Salsbury to Comet.
Model Year: 1975
TYPE CODE- J600D
Serial # Range: 30,001 – 55,000
Manufacture Dates: May to June, August to October 1974, very short run in February.
Number Produced: 1504
Engine: Kioritz KEC-440/5
MSRP: $1595
Specifications: 1975 600
Notes: Styling & the fuel tank were updated for 1975. The bumper & hood were updated, and the fuel tank changed from steel to polyurethane.
800
Model Year: 1975
TYPE CODE- J800D
Serial # Range: 30,001 – 55,000
Manufacture Dates: June to October 1974, very short run in February.
Number Produced: 3276
Engine: Kioritz KEC-440/22A
MSRP: $1595
Specifications: 1975 800
Notes: Came with all 1975 updates plus a performance exhaust. An CDI conversion update kit was later added to most of the 800s to fix a plug-fouling issue, which consisted of a new stator, CDI box, and coils.
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