The John Deere 8R 230 transmission listing shows 24F/24R gears, 16-speed, and 23-speed. Top travel speed is 31.1 mph forward and 14.9 mph reverse. Transmission options include IVT, AutoQuad, and PowerShift.
Forward/reverse gears24F/24R
Forward speed50 km/h
Reverse speed24 km/h
Transmission optionsIVT, AutoQuad, PowerShift
John Deere 8R 230 Transmission Specs
Forward/reverse gears
24F/24R
Transmission gear count
16-speed; 23-speed
Top forward speed
31.1 mph
Top reverse speed
14.9 mph
Transmission options
IVT, AutoQuad, PowerShift
Transmission Speed Comparison Chart
Top forward speed comparison
This model
31.1 mph
Average
17.9 mph
Low
1.6 mph
High
31.1 mph
Top reverse speed comparison
This model
14.9 mph
Average
11.4 mph
Low
1.7 mph
High
31.1 mph
John Deere 8R 230 Extra Transmission Notes
Gear note
On the John Deere 8R 230, 24F/24R forward/reverse gears and 16-speed and 23-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 8R 230 are 31.1 mph forward and 14.9 mph reverse. 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.
