The John Deere LT170 transmission listing shows 16F/16R gears and 16-speed. Top travel speed is 5.5 mph forward and 3.2 mph reverse. Transmission options include IVT, AutoQuad, PowrQuad, PowerShift, and hydrostatic.
Forward/reverse gears16F/16R
Forward speed8.9 km/h
Reverse speed5.1 km/h
Transmission optionsIVT, AutoQuad, PowrQuad, PowerShift + 1 more
John Deere LT170 Transmission Specs
Forward/reverse gears
16F/16R
Transmission gear count
16-speed
Top forward speed
5.5 mph
Top reverse speed
3.2 mph
Transmission options
IVT, AutoQuad, PowrQuad, PowerShift, hydrostatic
Transmission Speed Comparison Chart
Top forward speed comparison
This model
5.5 mph
Average
17.9 mph
Low
1.6 mph
High
31.1 mph
Top reverse speed comparison
This model
3.2 mph
Average
11.4 mph
Low
1.7 mph
High
31.1 mph
John Deere LT170 Extra Transmission Notes
Gear note
For the John Deere LT170, the main transmission numbers captured here are 16F/16R forward/reverse gears and a 16-speed transmission figure. These are the specs buyers usually compare first because they show the usable gearing range
Speed note
The John Deere LT170 speed data lists 5.5 mph forward and 3.2 mph reverse. Reverse speed is noticeably lower than forward speed, which is common on many tractor transmissions
Options note
Transmission options captured for the John Deere LT170 include IVT, AutoQuad, PowrQuad, PowerShift, hydrostatic. 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.
