The John Deere 4040S transmission listing shows 12F/4R gears, 16-speed, and 12-speed. Top travel speed is 24.9 mph forward and 9.9 mph reverse. Transmission options include Quad-Range.
Forward/reverse gears12F/4R
Forward speed40 km/h
Reverse speed16 km/h
Transmission optionsQuad-Range
John Deere 4040S Transmission Specs
Forward/reverse gears
12F/4R
Transmission gear count
16-speed; 12-speed
Top forward speed
24.9 mph
Top reverse speed
9.9 mph
Transmission options
Quad-Range
Transmission type
Quad-Range
Transmission Speed Comparison Chart
Top forward speed comparison
This model
24.9 mph
Average
17.9 mph
Low
1.6 mph
High
31.1 mph
Top reverse speed comparison
This model
9.9 mph
Average
11.4 mph
Low
1.7 mph
High
31.1 mph
John Deere 4040S Extra Transmission Notes
Gear note
The John Deere 4040S transmission listing includes 12F/4R forward/reverse gears and 16-speed and 12-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 4040S is listed with 24.9 mph forward speed and 9.9 mph reverse speed. Reverse speed is noticeably lower than forward speed, which is common on many tractor transmissions
Options note
The John Deere 4040S option list includes Quad-Range. 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.
