[Jimbpard]

Sorry for asking the question so late, but I'm going for a road test today in a newer Mack tri-axle. Assuming its a 10speed.

So far, I have no troublr with any freightliner or KW 10speed, but was a little worried about taking my road test today.

Are they really any different shifting as far as timing go's?

I just read the post about the guy notbeing able to shift from lo to 1st, but felt that didnt really pertain to my question, as I dont really plan on using lo.
But also, what gear should I be able to pull out in (being empty)? I know with a empty 53' I can pull out in 4th, but I've ever drove tri-axle before.

Any help is appreciated.

[Uturn2001]

It really depends on how the truck is geared, and what kind of power the engine has as to what gear to start in.

On a 10 speed, empty, you should have no problem starting out in 3rd regardless.

[Mackman]

theres a good chance that it is a 8LL. not a 10 speed.

[bikerboy]

I also doubt its a 10 speed, never seen a 10 speed in a tri-axle dump before.
Usually 8LL or 15 speed or 13 or 18 speed

[Overloaded]

http://www.macktrucks.com/assets/mac...specs/t310.pdf

http://www.macktrucks.com/assets/mac...10m1361311.pdf

[NascarFan]

On a Mack you could also run into a 7spd not to hard to shift since you only have 5 road gears.

[Mackman]

so did ya pass :?: :?: