The John Deere 6170M transmission listing shows 16-speed and 20-speed. Top travel speed is 24.6 mph forward and 12.4 mph reverse. Transmission options include PowerShift.
Gear count16-speed; 20-speed
Forward speed39.6 km/h
Reverse speed20 km/h
Transmission optionsPowerShift
John Deere 6170M Transmission Specs
Transmission gear count
16-speed; 20-speed
Top forward speed
24.6 mph
Top reverse speed
12.4 mph
Transmission options
PowerShift
Transmission type
PowerShift
Transmission Speed Comparison Chart
Top forward speed comparison
This model
24.6 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 6170M Extra Transmission Notes
Gear note
The John Deere 6170M transmission listing includes 16-speed and 20-speed transmission figures. That is stronger than a vague transmission label because it gives real gear-count detail
Speed note
For travel-speed comparison, the John Deere 6170M is listed with 24.6 mph forward speed and 12.4 mph reverse speed. Reverse speed is noticeably lower than forward speed, which is common on many tractor transmissions
Options note
The John Deere 6170M option list includes PowerShift. 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.
