Diesel engines have high torque but low rpm operating ranges, and carry heavy loads.
The range of gears allows the truck to get moving with a load and bring it up to speed utilizing the best operating conditions of the engine.
That way a reasonable engine size can be used, to operate like a passenger car the engine would have to be the size of the entire cab of the truck, and would use an outrageous amount of fuel.
It could be anywhere from five to 18.
Transmission gears? In the transmission.
Yes it does.
A typical mixer truck usually has between 5 to 10 gears, depending on the specific model and design. Most commonly, these trucks are equipped with a manual transmission that allows for better control when maneuvering and transporting concrete. Some modern mixer trucks may feature automatic transmissions, which can also vary in the number of gears they have.
One the 1999 and newer trucks, some 2WD ext cabs and 4WD ext cabs with the 5.3 came with 3.73 gears. Others came with 3.42 gears
There is no maximum. The manufacture could theoretically put as many gears as they want. Mercedes Benz has a 7 speed transmission & Chrysler has an 8 speed transmission. Long haul semi-trucks have 26 gears ratios or more.
How much weight it can tow or carry and how much you need it too. How many gears it has and how easy it is to steer and shift.
Yes
This bike has a six speed gear box, so six gears.
Tracker Trucks can be purchased in many places. Teletrac, Tracker Trucks, The Longboard Store, So Cal Skate Shop, and many other boarding supply shops sell tracker trucks.
Super low, and then 1 - 4, so 5 gears total plus reverse.
Certain trucks, particularly those designed for specific tasks like light-duty pickups or certain commercial vehicles, may not feature extra gears. These trucks typically have simpler transmission systems optimized for efficiency and ease of use rather than performance or heavy towing capacity. Additionally, some economy models prioritize cost-effectiveness and may forgo additional gears to keep manufacturing simpler and more affordable.