John Deere 1950 (A) Transmission specs

The fastest speed on record for a 1950 (A) is 18.6–24.9 mph (30–40 km/h). The gearbox itself is not on record yet.

11 transmission values on record for the 1950 (A).

Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated

61.2 hp

45.6 kW as stated by the source

No lab test on file

Claimed · standard not stated by the source

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 1950”, claimed

This is the maker’s own figure, measured at the engine. Power at the PTO is lower — by how much, for this machine, nobody has measured.

How fast will a 1950 (A) go?

The fastest speed on record for a 1950 (A) is 18.6–24.9 mph (30–40 km/h). The gearbox itself is not on record yet.

Transmission — 1950 (A) Transmission
Drive	Available in two-wheel and four-wheel drive
Forward gears	8–16the article lists alternatives
Reverse gears	4–8the article lists alternatives
Transmission as described	8 forward/4 reverse, 12 forward/8 reverse and 16 forward/8 reverse
Clutch	Pedal operated dry Fichtel & Sachs single disc clutch as driving clutch
Top speed forward	18.6–24.9 mph · 30–40 km/hthe article lists alternatives
Top speed reverse	7.8 mph · 12.61 km/hhighest reverse speed printed in the article's speed tables
Creeper gears available, optional	Yes
Steering	Mechanical John Deere Power Steering with hydraulic steering assistance
Differential lock	Lever and pedal operated load shiftable bevel gear differential lock
Front axle	Oscillating telescopic front axle with individual wheel dual suspension

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 1950”

11 transmission values from Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 1950”.

Sources checked

14 SEP 2026

Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution

Traktorenlexikon: John Deere 1950 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-49161 · revision 1008759. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document