Quick answer:
The John Deere 818 transmission listing shows 20F/20R gears and 16-speed. Top travel speed is 24.9 mph forward and 11.8 mph reverse. Transmission options include IVT, AutoQuad Plus, AutoQuad, and PowerShift.
Forward/reverse gears20F/20R
Forward speed40 km/h
Reverse speed19 km/h
Transmission optionsIVT, AutoQuad Plus, AutoQuad, PowerShift
John Deere 818 Transmission Specs
| Forward/reverse gears | 20F/20R |
|---|---|
| Transmission gear count | 16-speed |
| Top forward speed | 24.9 mph |
| Top reverse speed | 11.8 mph |
| Transmission options | IVT, AutoQuad Plus, AutoQuad, PowerShift |
Transmission Speed Comparison Chart
Top forward speed comparison
Top reverse speed comparison
John Deere 818 Extra Transmission Notes
| Speed note | The John Deere 818 transmission speed listing gives 24.9 mph forward and 11.8 mph reverse. Reverse speed is noticeably lower than forward speed, which is common on many tractor transmissions |
|---|---|
| Options note | The John Deere 818 transmission-options field shows IVT, AutoQuad Plus, AutoQuad, PowerShift. That gives buyers a few transmission-package possibilities to check before comparing two used tractors |
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.

