The /S models were limited build performance machines, many of which were used for racing purposes, especially in Cross-Country.
295/S
Model Year 1974
TYPE CODE: JDSOC
Serial # Range: 20,001 – 30,000
Manufacture Dates: November to December 1973
Number Produced: Roughly 1000
Engine: Kioritz KEC-295RS/2
MSRP: N/A
Specifications: 295/S
Notes: Used the same mid-mount engine chassis as the JDX & 00 series. It offered a choice of suspensions: bogie/solid rubber track, slide/cleated track, or slide/solid rubber track, which was not used on any other model. It came with aluminum skis, and a 2 gallon fuel tank mounted where the glove box normally was. The standard 5 gallon front tank could also be used. This was the first Deere to use Mikuni carbs, and a CDI ignition. The aluminum bumper was similar to the one used on the 300/JDX4. The windshield was the same style as the 00/JDX, but shortened. The handles & switches were a different style from the rest, borrowed from Arctic Cat. The rear grab handles were also borrowed from Cat. The snow flap was cut wider, with no leaping Deere logo.
340/S
Model Year 1975
TYPE CODE- J340D
Serial # Range: 30,001 – 50,000
Manufacture Dates: October to November 1974
Number Produced: Roughly 1000
Engine: Kioritz KEC-340RS/2
MSRP: N/A
Specifications: 340/S
Notes:The 340/S used an all new chassis, with a front-mount engine, and slide/cleated track. It used many one-of-a-kind parts. The Liquifire/Cyclone was based on this chassis.
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295/S
340/S
