Why do many vehicles used for heavy work, like trucks, bulldozers etc. use manual transmission instead of auto?
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Manual transmission is a lot more robust and easier to repair if something goes wrong while also being a lot cheaper, and in the right hands will tend to outperform an automatic transmission in most metrics too.
The only benefit to automatic transmission is that it’s a little easier to use, which just isn’t that meaningful when you are talking about big expensive pieces of equipment that should only be operated by a professional in the first place.
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