John Deere 4049M Transmission Speed & Gears

Quick answer:

The John Deere 4049M transmission listing shows 12-speed. Top travel speed is 19.5 mph forward and 12.4 mph reverse. Transmission options include PowerReverser, eHydro, and hydrostatic.

Gear count12-speed
Forward speed31.4 km/h
Reverse speed20 km/h
Transmission optionsPowerReverser, eHydro, hydrostatic
Reverser/shuttlePowerReverser

John Deere 4049M Transmission Specs

Transmission gear count 12-speed
Top forward speed 19.5 mph
Top reverse speed 12.4 mph
Transmission options PowerReverser, eHydro, hydrostatic
Transmission type eHydro
Shuttle or reverser type PowerReverser

Transmission Speed Comparison Chart

Top forward speed comparison

This model

19.5 mph

Average

17.9 mph

Low

1.6 mph

High

31.1 mph

Top reverse speed comparison

This model

12.4 mph

Average

11.4 mph

Low

1.7 mph

High

31.1 mph

John Deere 4049M Extra Transmission Notes

Speed note The John Deere 4049M transmission speed listing gives 19.5 mph forward and 12.4 mph reverse. Reverse speed is noticeably lower than forward speed, which is common on many tractor transmissions
Options note The John Deere 4049M transmission-options field shows PowerReverser, eHydro, hydrostatic. That gives buyers a few transmission-package possibilities to check before comparing two used tractors
Reverser note The John Deere 4049M 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.