Quick answer:
The John Deere 4850 transmission listing shows 15F/4R gears, 16-speed, 24-speed, and 15-speed. Top travel speed is 24.9 mph forward and 18.6 mph reverse. Transmission options include IVT and PowerShift.
Forward/reverse gears15F/4R
Forward speed40 km/h
Reverse speed30 km/h
Transmission optionsIVT, PowerShift
John Deere 4850 Transmission Specs
| Forward/reverse gears | 15F/4R |
|---|---|
| Transmission gear count | 16-speed; 24-speed; 15-speed |
| Top forward speed | 24.9 mph |
| Top reverse speed | 18.6 mph |
| Transmission options | IVT, PowerShift |
Transmission Speed Comparison Chart
Top forward speed comparison
Top reverse speed comparison
John Deere 4850 Extra Transmission Notes
| Gear note | On the John Deere 4850, 15F/4R forward/reverse gears, 16-speed, 24-speed, and and 15-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 4850 are 24.9 mph forward and 18.6 mph reverse. Reverse speed is lower than forward speed in the captured data |
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.







