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From the info I've seen Europe in general compared to the USA is more hilly and more densely packed. So trucks need to be more compact and more powerful (more t
by dghughes 2y ago
From the info I've seen Europe in general compared to the USA is more hilly and more densely packed. So trucks need to be more compact and more powerful (more torquey?). US is more open so flatter and truck length is not an issue. Maybe the reason for auto vs manual in Euro truck, you'd be constantly shifting 18 gears. As for heavier loads allowed? Not sure.