The Liquidator is one of Deere’s most respected models, due to it’s power, speed, and aggressive styling. It was the third generation of purpose-built cross country race machines. The chassis was based on the 340/S, and is very similar to the Liquifire & Cyclone. The big difference from the 340/S was the liquid-cooled engine, with big radiator and hood scoop.
In the 1976 race season, Brian Nelson & Hubert Fixsen won the Winnipeg-St. Paul I-500 cross-country race on a Liquidator.
(#269 pictured below)
Model Year 1976
TYPE CODE: J34SE
Serial # Range: 55,001 – 55,600
Manufacture Dates: October 1975
Number Produced: 600
Engine: Kioritz KEC-340RS/24LC
Specifications: 1976 Liquidator 340
Model Year 1977
Notes: There were no new Liquidators built, however there were update kits available to help reduce the weight and improve performance. These are sometimes referred to as an “UpDator”.
