Deere’s budget replacement for the 300, and the first of only two free-air models. They were direct-drive with no chaincase, which greatly reduced weight. They went through a major change in 1980, that resulted in a new engine, track, colors, and decals.
Model Year 1978
TYPE CODE: J34AG
Serial # Range: 80,001 – 95,000
Manufacture Dates: February, June, August to October 1977
Number Produced: 8024
Engine: Kohler K340-2FA
MSRP: $1399
Specifications: 1978 Spitfire
Model Year 1979
TYPE CODE: J34AH
Serial # Range: 95,001 – 120,000
Manufacture Dates: May to August 1978
Number Produced: 7000
Engine: Kohler K340-2FA
MSRP: $1499
Specifications:1979 Spitfire
Model Year 1980
TYPE CODE: J34AJ
Serial # Range: 120,001 – 155,000
Manufacture Dates: June, August, September 1979
Number Produced: 5000
Engine: Kawasaki Fireburst TB340A
MSRP: $1599
Specifications: 1980 Spitfire
Notes: Completely updated: New motor, track, color, decals
Model Year 1981
TYPE CODE: J34AK
Serial # Range: 155,001 – 190,000
Manufacture Dates: June, July 1980
Number Produced: 2050
Engine: Kawasaki Fireburst TB340A
MSRP: $1699
Specifications: 1981 Spitfire
Model Year 1982TYPE CODE: J34AL
Serial # Range: 190,001 – 222,000
Manufacture Dates: May, June 1981
Number Produced: 2099
Engine: Kawasaki Fireburst TB340A
MSRP: $1949
Specifications:1982 Spitfire
1978-1979
1980-1982
