The liquid-cooled performance flagship of the last generation of Deere snowmobiles. This was a very real contender in the performance snowmobile market. It’s power to weight ratio was second-to-none. While there were many 1980 models produced, there were very few each year after.
Model Year 1980
TYPE CODE: J44LJ
Serial # Range: 120,001 – 155,000
Manufacture Dates: February, June to October 1979
Number Produced: 9080
Engine: Kawasaki Fireburst TC440A
MSRP: $3199
Specifications:1980 Liquifire
Model Year 1981
TYPE CODE: J44LK
Serial # Range: 155,001 – 190,000
Manufacture Dates: June, September 1980
Number Produced: 2000
Engine: Kawasaki Fireburst TC440A
MSRP: $3499
Specifications:1981 Liquifire
Notes: Tunnel changed from painted black, to polished aluminum.
Model Year 1982
TYPE CODE: J44LL
Serial # Range: 190,001 – 222,000
Manufacture Dates: August, September 1981
Number Produced: 1086
Engine: Kawasaki Fireburst TC440A
MSRP: $3499
Specifications: 1982 Liquifire
Notes: Deere Logo moved forward on hood.
Model Year 1983
TYPE CODE: J34LM
Serial # Range: 222,001 – 285,000
Manufacture Dates: June 1982
Number Produced: 1200
Engine: Kawasaki Fireburst TC440A
MSRP: $4399
Specifications: 1983 Liquifire
Model Year 1984TYPE CODE: MOLQFRX
Serial # Range: 285,001+
Manufacture Dates: September 1983
Number Produced: 420
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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