John Deere 946 Transmission Speed & Gears

Quick answer:

The John Deere 946 transmission listing shows 12-speed, 24-speed, and 18-speed. Top travel speed is 24.9 mph forward and 18.6 mph reverse. Transmission options include AutoPowr, IVT, CommandQuad, AutoQuad, PowrQuad, and PowerShift.

Gear count12-speed; 24-speed; 18-speed
Forward speed40 km/h
Reverse speed30 km/h
Transmission optionsAutoPowr, IVT, CommandQuad, AutoQuad + 2 more

John Deere 946 Transmission Specs

Transmission gear count 12-speed; 24-speed; 18-speed
Top forward speed 24.9 mph
Top reverse speed 18.6 mph
Transmission options AutoPowr, IVT, CommandQuad, AutoQuad, PowrQuad, PowerShift

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

18.6 mph

Average

11.4 mph

Low

1.7 mph

High

31.1 mph

John Deere 946 Extra Transmission Notes

Gear note The John Deere 946 transmission listing includes 12-speed, 24-speed, and 18-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 946 is listed with 24.9 mph forward speed and 18.6 mph reverse speed. Reverse speed is lower than forward speed in the captured data
Options note The John Deere 946 option list includes AutoPowr, IVT, CommandQuad, AutoQuad, PowrQuad, PowerShift. The long option list usually means this model family had multiple transmission packages across trims, years or markets
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.