John Deere 1850 Transmission Speed & Gears

Quick answer:

The John Deere 1850 transmission listing shows 16F/16R gears, 16-speed, 20-speed, and 8-speed. Top travel speed is 18.5 mph forward and 6.7 mph reverse. Transmission options include AutoPowr IVT, AutoPowr, IVT, AutoQuad, PowrQuad, and PowerShift.

Forward/reverse gears16F/16R
Forward speed29.8 km/h
Reverse speed10.8 km/h
Transmission optionsAutoPowr IVT, AutoPowr, IVT, AutoQuad + 4 more
Reverser/shuttlePowerReverser

John Deere 1850 Transmission Specs

Forward/reverse gears 16F/16R
Transmission gear count 16-speed; 20-speed; 8-speed; 12-speed
Top forward speed 18.5 mph
Top reverse speed 6.7 mph
Transmission options AutoPowr IVT, AutoPowr, IVT, AutoQuad, PowrQuad, PowerShift, PowerReverser, creeper
Shuttle or reverser type PowerReverser
Creeper gears Creeper option

Transmission Speed Comparison Chart

Top forward speed comparison

This model

18.5 mph

Average

17.9 mph

Low

1.6 mph

High

31.1 mph

Top reverse speed comparison

This model

6.7 mph

Average

11.4 mph

Low

1.7 mph

High

31.1 mph

John Deere 1850 Extra Transmission Notes

Speed note The John Deere 1850 transmission speed listing gives 18.5 mph forward and 6.7 mph reverse. Reverse speed is noticeably lower than forward speed, which is common on many tractor transmissions
Options note The John Deere 1850 transmission-options field shows AutoPowr IVT, AutoPowr, IVT, AutoQuad, PowrQuad, PowerShift, PowerReverser, creeper. The long option list usually means this model family had multiple transmission packages across trims, years or markets
Reverser note The John Deere 1850 listing includes PowerReverser. That is a useful buyer detail for loader work, shuttling and frequent forward/reverse direction changes
Creeper note The John Deere 1850 data includes creeper information: Creeper option. Creeper gearing matters for very slow work such as planting, trenching, spraying or specialty implement use
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.