John Deere 6800 Transmission Speed & Gears

Quick answer:

The John Deere 6800 transmission listing shows 20F/20R gears, 20-speed, and 16-speed. Top travel speed is 31.1 mph forward and 11.8 mph reverse. Transmission options include AutoQuad, PowrQuad Plus, PowrQuad, and PowerShift.

Forward/reverse gears20F/20R
Forward speed50 km/h
Reverse speed19 km/h
Transmission optionsAutoQuad, PowrQuad Plus, PowrQuad, PowerShift

John Deere 6800 Transmission Specs

Forward/reverse gears 20F/20R
Transmission gear count 20-speed; 16-speed
Top forward speed 31.1 mph
Top reverse speed 11.8 mph
Transmission options AutoQuad, PowrQuad Plus, PowrQuad, PowerShift

Transmission Speed Comparison Chart

Top forward speed comparison

This model

31.1 mph

Average

17.9 mph

Low

1.6 mph

High

31.1 mph

Top reverse speed comparison

This model

11.8 mph

Average

11.4 mph

Low

1.7 mph

High

31.1 mph

John Deere 6800 Extra Transmission Notes

Speed note The John Deere 6800 transmission speed listing gives 31.1 mph forward and 11.8 mph reverse. Reverse speed is noticeably lower than forward speed, which is common on many tractor transmissions
Options note The John Deere 6800 transmission-options field shows AutoQuad, PowrQuad Plus, PowrQuad, PowerShift. 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.