Quick answer:
The John Deere 5605 transmission listing shows 9F/3R gears. Top travel speed is 18.4 mph forward and 10.5 mph reverse.
Forward/reverse gears9F/3R
Forward speed29.6 km/h
Reverse speed16.9 km/h
John Deere 5605 Transmission Specs
| Forward/reverse gears | 9F/3R |
|---|---|
| Top forward speed | 18.4 mph |
| Top reverse speed | 10.5 mph |
Transmission Speed Comparison Chart
Top forward speed comparison
Top reverse speed comparison
John Deere 5605 Extra Transmission Notes
| Gear note | The John Deere 5605 transmission listing includes 9F/3R forward/reverse gears. That is stronger than a vague transmission label because it gives real gear-count detail |
|---|---|
| Speed note | For travel-speed comparison, the John Deere 5605 is listed with 18.4 mph forward speed and 10.5 mph reverse speed. Reverse speed is noticeably lower than forward speed, which is common on many tractor transmissions |
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.







