The John Deere 9R 490 transmission listing shows 18F/6R gears. Transmission options include AutoPowr IVT, AutoPowr, IVT, CommandQuad, PowrQuad, and PowerShift. The listed reverser/shuttle setup is PowerReverser.
Forward/reverse gears18F/6R
Transmission optionsAutoPowr IVT, AutoPowr, IVT, CommandQuad + 3 more
The John Deere 9R 490 transmission listing includes 18F/6R forward/reverse gears. That is stronger than a vague transmission label because it gives real gear-count detail
Options note
The John Deere 9R 490 option list includes AutoPowr IVT, AutoPowr, IVT, CommandQuad, PowrQuad, PowerShift, PowerReverser. The long option list usually means this model family had multiple transmission packages across trims, years or markets
Reverser note
The John Deere 9R 490 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.
