Top travel speed is 24.9 mph forward and 14.9 mph reverse. Transmission options include PowerShift and PowerReverser. The listed reverser/shuttle setup is PowerReverser.
Forward speed40 km/h
Reverse speed24 km/h
Transmission optionsPowerShift, PowerReverser
Reverser/shuttlePowerReverser
John Deere 8RX 540 Transmission Specs
Top forward speed
24.9 mph
Top reverse speed
14.9 mph
Transmission options
PowerShift, PowerReverser
Transmission type
PowerShift
Shuttle or reverser type
PowerReverser
Transmission Speed Comparison Chart
Top forward speed comparison
This model
24.9 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 8RX 540 Extra Transmission Notes
Speed note
The John Deere 8RX 540 transmission speed listing gives 24.9 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 8RX 540 transmission-options field shows PowerShift, PowerReverser. That gives buyers a few transmission-package possibilities to check before comparing two used tractors
Reverser note
The John Deere 8RX 540 listing includes PowerReverser. That is a useful buyer detail for loader work, shuttling and frequent forward/reverse direction changes
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.
