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
Top reverse speed comparison
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 |
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| 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.
