Why are most trucks and trucks equipped with manual transmission, while automatic transmission is rare?

Automatic transmission cars are becoming increasingly popular, but in the transportation industry, automatic transmission trucks are very rare, and most cardholders still dislike automatic transmission. Why is this? 1. Price and maintenance costs need to be reduced because transportation is mainly for profit, while manual transmission vehicles are much cheaper than automatic transmission, with a difference of tens of thousands. In addition, in the later stage of vehicle maintenance, manual transmission is more convenient and cost-effective due to its relatively simple transmission structure. The difficulty and cost of repairing automatic transmissions are higher. Due to over 80% of the domestic truck market being retail investors, they tend to pay more attention to economy and practicality when choosing, and manual transmission is more in line with the needs of retail drivers. 2. Automatic transmission is not suitable for harsh transportation environments. Trucks generally face more complex road conditions, while manual transmission is very reliable and easy to maintain, which is one of the reasons why trucks generally do not use automatic transmission. Automatic trucks require a certain RPM to upshift due to the automatic transmission, which may cause fatigue when starting and climbing hills, while manual trucks have strong maneuverability. Automatic trucks often drive in areas with poor road conditions, which can easily cause gearbox damage. 3. To prevent fatigue driving, truck drivers need to drive the vehicle day and night for transportation, and automatic transmission does not require gear shifting operations, making it easy to get sleepy while driving for a long time. On the contrary, manual transmission is more complex in operation, which can keep the driver's mind clear.

Author: Friends of CrowdCard

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