Quick answer:
The John Deere 30A transmission listing shows 16F/16R gears, 16-speed, 24-speed, and 4-speed. Top travel speed is 6.5 mph forward and 2.5 mph reverse. Transmission options include IVT and PowerShift.
Forward/reverse gears16F/16R
Forward speed10.5 km/h
Reverse speed4 km/h
Transmission optionsIVT, PowerShift
John Deere 30A Transmission Specs
| Forward/reverse gears | 16F/16R |
|---|---|
| Transmission gear count | 16-speed; 24-speed; 4-speed |
| Top forward speed | 6.5 mph |
| Top reverse speed | 2.5 mph |
| Transmission options | IVT, PowerShift |
| Transmission type | Gear drive |
Transmission Speed Comparison Chart
Top forward speed comparison
Top reverse speed comparison
John Deere 30A Extra Transmission Notes
| Gear note | On the John Deere 30A, 16F/16R forward/reverse gears, 16-speed, 24-speed, and and 4-speed transmission figures are the key numerical transmission details. More available speeds usually mean finer control across field, loader and transport work |
|---|---|
| Speed note | The captured transmission speed figures for the John Deere 30A are 6.5 mph forward and 2.5 mph reverse. Reverse speed is noticeably lower than forward speed, which is common on many tractor transmissions |
Official information note
Mistakes do happen. Transmission specs can change by year, trim, region, tire size and option package. Please check the operator manual, build sheet and official deere.com website for official information.







