John Deere 30A Transmission Speed & Gears

Quick answer:

The John Deere 30A transmission listing shows 16F/16R gears, 16-speed, 24-speed, and 4-speed. Top travel speed is 6.5 mph forward and 2.5 mph reverse. Transmission options include IVT and PowerShift.

Forward/reverse gears16F/16R
Forward speed10.5 km/h
Reverse speed4 km/h
Transmission optionsIVT, PowerShift

John Deere 30A Transmission Specs

Forward/reverse gears 16F/16R
Transmission gear count 16-speed; 24-speed; 4-speed
Top forward speed 6.5 mph
Top reverse speed 2.5 mph
Transmission options IVT, PowerShift
Transmission type Gear drive

Transmission Speed Comparison Chart

Top forward speed comparison

This model

6.5 mph

Average

17.9 mph

Low

1.6 mph

High

31.1 mph

Top reverse speed comparison

This model

2.5 mph

Average

11.4 mph

Low

1.7 mph

High

31.1 mph

John Deere 30A Extra Transmission Notes

Gear note On the John Deere 30A, 16F/16R forward/reverse gears, 16-speed, 24-speed, and and 4-speed transmission figures are the key numerical transmission details. More available speeds usually mean finer control across field, loader and transport work
Speed note The captured transmission speed figures for the John Deere 30A are 6.5 mph forward and 2.5 mph 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.