The John Deere 4240 transmission listing shows 16F/6R gears, 16-speed, and 8-speed. Top travel speed is 9.5 mph forward and 9.5 mph reverse. Transmission options include PowerShift.
Forward/reverse gears16F/6R
Forward speed15.3 km/h
Reverse speed15.3 km/h
Transmission optionsPowerShift
John Deere 4240 Transmission Specs
Forward/reverse gears
16F/6R
Transmission gear count
16-speed; 8-speed
Top forward speed
9.5 mph
Top reverse speed
9.5 mph
Transmission options
PowerShift
Transmission type
PowerShift
Transmission Speed Comparison Chart
Top forward speed comparison
This model
9.5 mph
Average
17.9 mph
Low
1.6 mph
High
31.1 mph
Top reverse speed comparison
This model
9.5 mph
Average
11.4 mph
Low
1.7 mph
High
31.1 mph
John Deere 4240 Extra Transmission Notes
Gear note
For the John Deere 4240, the main transmission numbers captured here are 16F/6R 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 4240 speed data lists 9.5 mph forward and 9.5 mph reverse. Forward and reverse speeds are very close in the captured data
Options note
Transmission options captured for the John Deere 4240 include 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.
