Quick answer:
The John Deere 1247 transmission listing shows 12F/12R gears and 12-speed. Top travel speed is 18.6 mph forward and 18.6 mph reverse.
Forward/reverse gears12F/12R
Forward speed30 km/h
Reverse speed30 km/h
John Deere 1247 Transmission Specs
| Forward/reverse gears | 12F/12R |
|---|---|
| Transmission gear count | 12-speed |
| Top forward speed | 18.6 mph |
| Top reverse speed | 18.6 mph |
Transmission Speed Comparison Chart
Top forward speed comparison
Top reverse speed comparison
John Deere 1247 Extra Transmission Notes
| Speed note | The John Deere 1247 transmission speed listing gives 18.6 mph forward and 18.6 mph reverse. Forward and reverse speeds are very close in the captured data |
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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.






