What is a common transmission type for heavy trucks in North America?

9, 10, 13, 15, or 18 speeds.

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  1. 9, 10, 13, 15, or 18 speeds ✔
  2. 3 or 4 speeds
  3. Continuously variable

Why: Heavy trucks often have manual transmissions with 9 to 18 speeds.

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Answer: 9, 10, 13, 15, or 18 speeds. Heavy trucks often have manual transmissions with 9 to 18 speeds.

  1. Truck en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Truck
    Common North American setups include 9, 10, 13, 15, and 18 speeds.
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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