Diesel engines are known for low-RPM torque, strong pulling power, and durability under load.
Because of that, the transmission behind the engine matters.
A diesel transmission has to manage:
- High torque output
- Heavy loads
- Heat generation
- Gear changes under load
- Driver control
The biggest difference between automatic and manual transmissions is how power gets from the engine to the wheels and how gear changes are controlled.
For diesel trucks, there is also a third category that matters: automated manual transmissions.
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