John Deere L Transmission Speed & Gears

Quick answer:

The John Deere L transmission listing shows 16F/16R gears, 16-speed, 24-speed, and 4-speed. Top travel speed is 8.5 mph forward and 2.5 mph reverse. Transmission options include AutoPowr, IVT, AutoQuad, PowrQuad, PowerShift, and PowerReverser.

Forward/reverse gears16F/16R
Forward speed13.7 km/h
Reverse speed4 km/h
Transmission optionsAutoPowr, IVT, AutoQuad, PowrQuad + 2 more
Reverser/shuttlePowerReverser

John Deere L Transmission Specs

Forward/reverse gears 16F/16R
Transmission gear count 16-speed; 24-speed; 4-speed
Top forward speed 8.5 mph
Top reverse speed 2.5 mph
Transmission options AutoPowr, IVT, AutoQuad, PowrQuad, PowerShift, PowerReverser
Shuttle or reverser type PowerReverser

Transmission Speed Comparison Chart

Top forward speed comparison

This model

8.5 mph

Average

17.9 mph

Low

1.6 mph

High

31.1 mph

Top reverse speed comparison

This model

2.5 mph

Average

11.4 mph

Low

1.7 mph

High

31.1 mph

John Deere L Extra Transmission Notes

Speed note The John Deere L transmission speed listing gives 8.5 mph forward and 2.5 mph reverse. Reverse speed is noticeably lower than forward speed, which is common on many tractor transmissions
Options note The John Deere L transmission-options field shows AutoPowr, IVT, AutoQuad, 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 L 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.