Quick answer:
The John Deere 8R 340 transmission listing shows 23F/11R gears and 23-speed. Top travel speed is 31.1 mph forward and 14.9 mph reverse. Transmission options include AutoPowr, IVT, and PowerShift.
Forward/reverse gears23F/11R
Forward speed50 km/h
Reverse speed24 km/h
Transmission optionsAutoPowr, IVT, PowerShift
John Deere 8R 340 Transmission Specs
| Forward/reverse gears | 23F/11R |
|---|---|
| Transmission gear count | 23-speed |
| Top forward speed | 31.1 mph |
| Top reverse speed | 14.9 mph |
| Transmission options | AutoPowr, IVT, PowerShift |
Transmission Speed Comparison Chart
Top forward speed comparison
Top reverse speed comparison
John Deere 8R 340 Extra Transmission Notes
| Speed note | The John Deere 8R 340 transmission speed listing gives 31.1 mph forward and 14.9 mph reverse. Reverse speed is noticeably lower than forward speed, which is common on many tractor transmissions |
|---|---|
| Options note | The John Deere 8R 340 transmission-options field shows AutoPowr, IVT, PowerShift. That gives buyers a few transmission-package possibilities to check before comparing two used tractors |
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.

