The John Deere 4500 transmission listing shows 9-speed and 12-speed. Top travel speed is 15.5 mph forward and 9.5 mph reverse. Transmission options include PowerReverser and Collar Shift.
Gear count9-speed; 12-speed
Forward speed25 km/h
Reverse speed15.3 km/h
Transmission optionsPowerReverser, Collar Shift
Reverser/shuttlePowerReverser
John Deere 4500 Transmission Specs
Transmission gear count
9-speed; 12-speed
Top forward speed
15.5 mph
Top reverse speed
9.5 mph
Transmission options
PowerReverser, Collar Shift
Transmission type
Gear drive
Shuttle or reverser type
PowerReverser
Transmission Speed Comparison Chart
Top forward speed comparison
This model
15.5 mph
Average
17.9 mph
Low
1.6 mph
High
31.1 mph
Top reverse speed comparison
This model
9.5 mph
Average
11.4 mph
Low
1.7 mph
High
31.1 mph
John Deere 4500 Extra Transmission Notes
Speed note
The John Deere 4500 transmission speed listing gives 15.5 mph forward and 9.5 mph reverse. Reverse speed is noticeably lower than forward speed, which is common on many tractor transmissions
Options note
The John Deere 4500 transmission-options field shows PowerReverser, Collar Shift. That gives buyers a few transmission-package possibilities to check before comparing two used tractors
Reverser note
The John Deere 4500 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.
