john deere snowmobile

[foggy1111]

As I read this thread I was reminiscing about my old sled which dated to the 60's.....a Ski Do Olympic with a narrow track. (I think the track was about a foot wide?).

Back then, you had to be a gymnast to bring out the full potential of these machines. To turn sharply, one would stand on the running board and lean waaay out to bring the sled around while applying throttle, etc.

The leaf spring suspension in the front provided about 2" of travel...and none in the back. :laughing: I think my single-cylinder engine was 299 cc's?....and I broke the crankshaft once. You became a pretty fair mechanic if you wanted to ride. EVERYTHING broke at one time or another.

 

[beenthere]

thanks for the info guys. if it is only worth that I'll let my kids use it. It still runs great and thought a collector may want it before the kids wreck it. I appreciate it!

Too bad your kids won't be more careful of it, and respect it for a usable toy. Maybe they need to earn their own sled?

 

[20 20]

I have to agree with the others, it's not worth a whole lot. Does bring back memories

 

[CinderSchnauzer]

I have a john deere JDX 300 1976 sled sitting in my barn. It has 1500 miles on it in excellent shape with the original cover. Wondering what it is worth? thanks

Here's a link, also one guy looking:

Ontario john deere snowmobile classifieds, find john deere snowmobile in Ontario - Kijiji Ontario Free Classifieds

 

[kylecargill]

i have a john deer snowmobile i was wondering what size engin will fit in it

 

[megotatractor]

Not much market for collector sleds. If it was a 2 cylinder tractor on the other hand...
The 70's was the peak of the snowmobile market, I don't think there's nearly the market now - climate change and economics, etc. So 70's sleds are basically a dime a dozen. There's a "dealer" near here who has a lot full of them. Probably just deals with them for local hobbyists or for fun.