The John Deere 40A transmission listing shows 4-speed. Top travel speed is 12 mph forward and 5 mph reverse. Transmission options include Gear drive.
Gear count4-speed
Forward speed19.3 km/h
Reverse speed8 km/h
Transmission optionsGear drive
John Deere 40A Transmission Specs
Transmission gear count
4-speed
Top forward speed
12 mph
Top reverse speed
5 mph
Transmission options
Gear drive
Transmission type
Gear drive
Transmission Speed Comparison Chart
Top forward speed comparison
This model
12 mph
Average
17.9 mph
Low
1.6 mph
High
31.1 mph
Top reverse speed comparison
This model
5 mph
Average
11.4 mph
Low
1.7 mph
High
31.1 mph
John Deere 40A Extra Transmission Notes
Gear note
The useful gear data for the John Deere 40A is a 4-speed transmission figure. This is the part of the transmission page that matters most for comparison shopping
Speed note
Speed-wise, the John Deere 40A data shows 12 mph going forward and 5 mph in reverse. Reverse speed is noticeably lower than forward speed, which is common on many tractor transmissions
Options note
The listed transmission choices for the John Deere 40A include Gear drive. 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.
