The John Deere Z740R transmission listing shows 16F/16R gears and 16-speed. Top travel speed is 8.5 mph forward and 5 mph reverse. Transmission options include PowerShift and hydrostatic.
Forward/reverse gears16F/16R
Forward speed13.7 km/h
Reverse speed8 km/h
Transmission optionsPowerShift, hydrostatic
John Deere Z740R Transmission Specs
Forward/reverse gears
16F/16R
Transmission gear count
16-speed
Top forward speed
8.5 mph
Top reverse speed
5 mph
Transmission options
PowerShift, hydrostatic
Transmission type
PowerShift
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
5 mph
Average
11.4 mph
Low
1.7 mph
High
31.1 mph
John Deere Z740R Extra Transmission Notes
Gear note
For the John Deere Z740R, 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 Z740R speed data lists 8.5 mph forward and 5 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 Z740R include PowerShift, 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.
