Quick answer:
The John Deere 4030 transmission listing shows 16F/6R gears, 16-speed, and 8-speed. Top travel speed is 16.5 mph forward and 6.5 mph reverse. Transmission options include PowerShift and creeper.
Forward/reverse gears16F/6R
Forward speed26.6 km/h
Reverse speed10.5 km/h
Transmission optionsPowerShift, creeper
John Deere 4030 Transmission Specs
| Forward/reverse gears | 16F/6R |
|---|---|
| Transmission gear count | 16-speed; 8-speed |
| Top forward speed | 16.5 mph |
| Top reverse speed | 6.5 mph |
| Transmission options | PowerShift, creeper |
| Transmission type | PowerShift |
| Creeper gears | Creeper option |
Transmission Speed Comparison Chart
Top forward speed comparison
Top reverse speed comparison
John Deere 4030 Extra Transmission Notes
| Gear note | On the John Deere 4030, 16F/6R forward/reverse gears and 16-speed and 8-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 4030 are 16.5 mph forward and 6.5 mph reverse. Reverse speed is noticeably lower than forward speed, which is common on many tractor transmissions |
| Creeper note | The John Deere 4030 data includes creeper information: Creeper option. Creeper gearing matters for very slow work such as planting, trenching, spraying or specialty implement use |
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.






