Quick answer:
The John Deere GX255 transmission listing shows 12F/12R gears and 12-speed. Top travel speed is 5.5 mph forward and 3.2 mph reverse. Transmission options include PowrQuad Plus, PowrQuad, and hydrostatic.
Forward/reverse gears12F/12R
Forward speed8.9 km/h
Reverse speed5.1 km/h
Transmission optionsPowrQuad Plus, PowrQuad, hydrostatic
John Deere GX255 Transmission Specs
| Forward/reverse gears | 12F/12R |
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| Transmission gear count | 12-speed |
| Top forward speed | 5.5 mph |
| Top reverse speed | 3.2 mph |
| Transmission options | PowrQuad Plus, PowrQuad, hydrostatic |
Transmission Speed Comparison Chart
Top forward speed comparison
Top reverse speed comparison
John Deere GX255 Extra Transmission Notes
| Gear note | The useful gear data for the John Deere GX255 is 12F/12R forward/reverse gears and a 12-speed transmission figure. This is the part of the transmission page that matters most for comparison shopping |
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| Speed note | Speed-wise, the John Deere GX255 data shows 5.5 mph going forward and 3.2 mph in reverse. Reverse speed is noticeably lower than forward speed, which is common on many tractor transmissions |
| Options note | The listed transmission choices for the John Deere GX255 include PowrQuad Plus, PowrQuad, hydrostatic. 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.







