The John Deere 870 transmission listing shows 9F/3R gears and 9-speed. Top travel speed is 12.5 mph forward and 6.5 mph reverse. Transmission options include Gear drive.
Forward/reverse gears9F/3R
Forward speed20.1 km/h
Reverse speed10.5 km/h
Transmission optionsGear drive
John Deere 870 Transmission Specs
Forward/reverse gears
9F/3R
Transmission gear count
9-speed
Top forward speed
12.5 mph
Top reverse speed
6.5 mph
Transmission options
Gear drive
Transmission type
Gear drive
Transmission Speed Comparison Chart
Top forward speed comparison
This model
12.5 mph
Average
17.9 mph
Low
1.6 mph
High
31.1 mph
Top reverse speed comparison
This model
6.5 mph
Average
11.4 mph
Low
1.7 mph
High
31.1 mph
John Deere 870 Extra Transmission Notes
Gear note
On the John Deere 870, 9F/3R forward/reverse gears and a 9-speed transmission figure 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 870 are 12.5 mph forward and 6.5 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.
