Quick answer:
The John Deere 1040 transmission listing shows 24F/24R gears, 16-speed, and 8-speed. Top travel speed is 24.9 mph forward and 18.6 mph reverse. Transmission options include AutoPowr, IVT, CommandQuad, AutoQuad, PowrQuad, and PowerReverser.
Forward/reverse gears24F/24R
Forward speed40 km/h
Reverse speed30 km/h
Transmission optionsAutoPowr, IVT, CommandQuad, AutoQuad + 3 more
Reverser/shuttlePowerReverser
John Deere 1040 Transmission Specs
| Forward/reverse gears | 24F/24R |
|---|---|
| Transmission gear count | 16-speed; 8-speed |
| Top forward speed | 24.9 mph |
| Top reverse speed | 18.6 mph |
| Transmission options | AutoPowr, IVT, CommandQuad, AutoQuad, PowrQuad, PowerReverser, collar shift |
| Shuttle or reverser type | PowerReverser |
Transmission Speed Comparison Chart
Top forward speed comparison
Top reverse speed comparison
John Deere 1040 Extra Transmission Notes
| Gear note | For the John Deere 1040, the main transmission numbers captured here are 24F/24R forward/reverse gears and 16-speed and 8-speed transmission figures. These are the specs buyers usually compare first because they show the usable gearing range |
|---|---|
| Speed note | The John Deere 1040 speed data lists 24.9 mph forward and 18.6 mph reverse. Reverse speed is lower than forward speed in the captured data |
| Options note | Transmission options captured for the John Deere 1040 include AutoPowr, IVT, CommandQuad, AutoQuad, PowrQuad, PowerReverser, collar shift. The long option list usually means this model family had multiple transmission packages across trims, years or markets |
| Reverser note | The John Deere 1040 listing includes PowerReverser. That is a useful buyer detail for loader work, shuttling and frequent forward/reverse direction changes |
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.







