Quick answer:
The John Deere 45A transmission listing shows 16F/6R gears, 16-speed, 15-speed, and 12-speed. Top travel speed is 12.5 mph forward and 8.5 mph reverse. Transmission options include PowerShift.
Forward/reverse gears16F/6R
Forward speed20.1 km/h
Reverse speed13.7 km/h
Transmission optionsPowerShift
John Deere 45A Transmission Specs
| Forward/reverse gears | 16F/6R |
|---|---|
| Transmission gear count | 16-speed; 15-speed; 12-speed |
| Top forward speed | 12.5 mph |
| Top reverse speed | 8.5 mph |
| Transmission options | PowerShift |
| Transmission type | PowerShift |
Transmission Speed Comparison Chart
Top forward speed comparison
Top reverse speed comparison
John Deere 45A Extra Transmission Notes
| Gear note | The useful gear data for the John Deere 45A is 16F/6R forward/reverse gears, 16-speed, 15-speed, and and 12-speed transmission figures. This is the part of the transmission page that matters most for comparison shopping |
|---|---|
| Speed note | Speed-wise, the John Deere 45A data shows 12.5 mph going forward and 8.5 mph in reverse. Reverse speed is lower than forward speed in the captured data |
| Options note | The listed transmission choices for the John Deere 45A include PowerShift. That keeps the option listing fairly simple, but the exact package should still be checked on the individual tractor |
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.







