John Deere has a new 24-speed transmission — DirectDrive — which uses two clutches, three ranges and eight powershift steps to bring most of a CVT’s in-field/on-road benefits. How does it stack up in driving terms? We tried an early version in a 6210R at Deere’s German test facility
John Deere 6R DirectDrive
John Deere has a new 24-speed transmission — DirectDrive — which uses two clutches, three ranges and eight powershift steps to bring most of a CVT’s in-field/on-road benefits. How does it stack up in driving terms? We tried an early version in a 6210R at Deere’s German test facility
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