The John Deere 5042C transmission listing shows 16F/16R gears, 16-speed, and 8-speed. Top travel speed is 24.9 mph forward and 18.6 mph reverse. Transmission options include PowerShift and collar shift.
Forward/reverse gears16F/16R
Forward speed40 km/h
Reverse speed30 km/h
Transmission optionsPowerShift, collar shift
John Deere 5042C Transmission Specs
Forward/reverse gears
16F/16R
Transmission gear count
16-speed; 8-speed
Top forward speed
24.9 mph
Top reverse speed
18.6 mph
Transmission options
PowerShift, collar shift
Transmission type
Gear drive
Transmission Speed Comparison Chart
Top forward speed comparison
This model
24.9 mph
Average
17.9 mph
Low
1.6 mph
High
31.1 mph
Top reverse speed comparison
This model
18.6 mph
Average
11.4 mph
Low
1.7 mph
High
31.1 mph
John Deere 5042C Extra Transmission Notes
Gear note
The useful gear data for the John Deere 5042C is 16F/16R forward/reverse gears and 16-speed and 8-speed transmission figures. This is the part of the transmission page that matters most for comparison shopping
Speed note
Speed-wise, the John Deere 5042C data shows 24.9 mph going forward and 18.6 mph in reverse. Reverse speed is lower than forward speed in the captured data
Options note
The listed transmission choices for the John Deere 5042C include PowerShift, collar shift. That gives buyers a few transmission-package possibilities to check before comparing two used tractors
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.
