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Old 03-11-2013, 08:59 PM   #181 (permalink)
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ACEV View Post
A lot of people forget that a little torque can be multiplied by lower gearing. Also, a tractor/trailer used for city delivery over an eight hour work day will spend over six hours only needing 100 hp and 200 hp for approximately one hour total.
Doesn't work for long haul trucks. They need to go at least 55 MPH, and maintain that speed even going up hills, unless they're hauling very heavy/oversize loads.

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