Quick answer:
The John Deere A transmission listing shows 4-speed. Top travel speed is 11.8 mph forward and 6 mph reverse.
Gear count4-speed
Forward speed19 km/h
Reverse speed9.7 km/h
John Deere A Transmission Specs
| Transmission gear count | 4-speed |
|---|---|
| Top forward speed | 11.8 mph |
| Top reverse speed | 6 mph |
Transmission Speed Comparison Chart
Top forward speed comparison
Top reverse speed comparison
John Deere A Extra Transmission Notes
| Gear note | The useful gear data for the John Deere A is a 4-speed transmission figure. This is the part of the transmission page that matters most for comparison shopping |
|---|---|
| Speed note | Speed-wise, the John Deere A data shows 11.8 mph going forward and 6 mph in reverse. Reverse speed is noticeably lower than forward speed, which is common on many tractor transmissions |
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.







