John Deere L120 Transmission Speed & Gears

Quick answer:

The John Deere L120 transmission listing shows 12F/12R gears, 12-speed, 16-speed, and 24-speed. Top travel speed is 5.7 mph forward and 3.4 mph reverse. Transmission options include AutoPowr IVT, AutoPowr, IVT, CommandQuad, AutoQuad, and PowrQuad.

Forward/reverse gears12F/12R
Forward speed9.2 km/h
Reverse speed5.5 km/h
Transmission optionsAutoPowr IVT, AutoPowr, IVT, CommandQuad + 4 more
Reverser/shuttlePowerReverser

John Deere L120 Transmission Specs

Forward/reverse gears 12F/12R
Transmission gear count 12-speed; 16-speed; 24-speed
Top forward speed 5.7 mph
Top reverse speed 3.4 mph
Transmission options AutoPowr IVT, AutoPowr, IVT, CommandQuad, AutoQuad, PowrQuad, PowerShift, PowerReverser
Shuttle or reverser type PowerReverser

Transmission Speed Comparison Chart

Top forward speed comparison

This model

5.7 mph

Average

17.9 mph

Low

1.6 mph

High

31.1 mph

Top reverse speed comparison

This model

3.4 mph

Average

11.4 mph

Low

1.7 mph

High

31.1 mph

John Deere L120 Extra Transmission Notes

Gear note The John Deere L120 transmission listing includes 12F/12R forward/reverse gears, 12-speed, 16-speed, and and 24-speed transmission figures. That is stronger than a vague transmission label because it gives real gear-count detail
Speed note For travel-speed comparison, the John Deere L120 is listed with 5.7 mph forward speed and 3.4 mph reverse speed. Reverse speed is noticeably lower than forward speed, which is common on many tractor transmissions
Options note The John Deere L120 option list includes AutoPowr IVT, AutoPowr, IVT, CommandQuad, AutoQuad, PowrQuad, PowerShift, PowerReverser. The long option list usually means this model family had multiple transmission packages across trims, years or markets
Reverser note The John Deere L120 listing includes PowerReverser. That is a useful buyer detail for loader work, shuttling and frequent forward/reverse direction changes
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.