John Deere Z720A Transmission Speed & Gears

Quick answer:

The John Deere Z720A transmission listing shows 16-speed and 20-speed. Top travel speed is 10 mph forward and 5 mph reverse. Transmission options include IVT, AutoQuad, PowrQuad, PowerShift, PowerReverser, and hydrostatic.

Gear count16-speed; 20-speed
Forward speed16.1 km/h
Reverse speed8 km/h
Transmission optionsIVT, AutoQuad, PowrQuad, PowerShift + 2 more
Reverser/shuttlePowerReverser

John Deere Z720A Transmission Specs

Transmission gear count 16-speed; 20-speed
Top forward speed 10 mph
Top reverse speed 5 mph
Transmission options IVT, AutoQuad, PowrQuad, PowerShift, PowerReverser, hydrostatic
Shuttle or reverser type PowerReverser

Transmission Speed Comparison Chart

Top forward speed comparison

This model

10 mph

Average

17.9 mph

Low

1.6 mph

High

31.1 mph

Top reverse speed comparison

This model

5 mph

Average

11.4 mph

Low

1.7 mph

High

31.1 mph

John Deere Z720A Extra Transmission Notes

Gear note The John Deere Z720A transmission listing includes 16-speed and 20-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 Z720A is listed with 10 mph forward speed and 5 mph reverse speed. Reverse speed is noticeably lower than forward speed, which is common on many tractor transmissions
Options note The John Deere Z720A option list includes IVT, AutoQuad, PowrQuad, PowerShift, PowerReverser, hydrostatic. The long option list usually means this model family had multiple transmission packages across trims, years or markets
Reverser note The John Deere Z720A 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.