Quick answer:
The John Deere 4000 transmission listing shows 8F/4R gears and 8-speed. Top travel speed is 15.5 mph forward and 9.5 mph reverse. Transmission options include PowerShift.
Forward/reverse gears8F/4R
Forward speed25 km/h
Reverse speed15.3 km/h
Transmission optionsPowerShift
John Deere 4000 Transmission Specs
| Forward/reverse gears | 8F/4R |
|---|---|
| Transmission gear count | 8-speed |
| Top forward speed | 15.5 mph |
| Top reverse speed | 9.5 mph |
| Transmission options | PowerShift |
| Transmission type | PowerShift |
Transmission Speed Comparison Chart
Top forward speed comparison
Top reverse speed comparison
John Deere 4000 Extra Transmission Notes
| Speed note | The John Deere 4000 transmission speed listing gives 15.5 mph forward and 9.5 mph reverse. Reverse speed is noticeably lower than forward speed, which is common on many tractor transmissions |
|---|---|
| Options note | The John Deere 4000 transmission-options field shows PowerShift. That keeps the option listing fairly simple, but the exact package should still be checked on the individual tractor |
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.





