The John Deere 2940 transmission listing shows 16F/8R gears. Top travel speed is 18.5 mph forward and 7.5 mph reverse. Transmission options include PowerShift.
Forward/reverse gears16F/8R
Forward speed29.8 km/h
Reverse speed12.1 km/h
Transmission optionsPowerShift
John Deere 2940 Transmission Specs
Forward/reverse gears
16F/8R
Top forward speed
18.5 mph
Top reverse speed
7.5 mph
Transmission options
PowerShift
Transmission type
PowerShift
Transmission Speed Comparison Chart
Top forward speed comparison
This model
18.5 mph
Average
17.9 mph
Low
1.6 mph
High
31.1 mph
Top reverse speed comparison
This model
7.5 mph
Average
11.4 mph
Low
1.7 mph
High
31.1 mph
John Deere 2940 Extra Transmission Notes
Gear note
For the John Deere 2940, the main transmission numbers captured here are 16F/8R forward/reverse gears. These are the specs buyers usually compare first because they show the usable gearing range
Speed note
The John Deere 2940 speed data lists 18.5 mph forward and 7.5 mph reverse. Reverse speed is noticeably lower than forward speed, which is common on many tractor transmissions
Options note
Transmission options captured for the John Deere 2940 include PowerShift. That keeps the option listing fairly simple, but the exact package should still be checked on the individual tractor
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.
