What’s the difference between a 6 and 10 speed ?

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  1. Luke700

    Luke700 Light Load Member

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    What’s the shifting points of a 6 speed? I have to retake my cdl but it’s in a 6 speed. Any difference?
     
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  3. Magoo1968

    Magoo1968 Road Train Member

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    I’d imagine a bigger rpm drop between gears . I never saw a highway truck with a 6 speed .
     
  4. Luke700

    Luke700 Light Load Member

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    Apparently they said it’s like driving a car Manuel but it’s a day cab
     
  5. Lazer

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    Supposedly, Mack had straight 6 speeds in the Econodynes?
     
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  6. Luke700

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    I actually do think it’s a Mack I saw a Mack in their yard.
     
  7. Flat Earth Trucker

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    Me, either.
     
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  9. abyliks

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    maxitorque 6 speeds were big back in the day, really depends on which model OP is driving though may just be a regular 6 speed like a pick up truck
     
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