HOW TO Shift 18-Speed Manual Eaton Transmission. Peterbilt, Volvo, Freightliner, Kenworth, Mack

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    HOW TO Shift 18 Speed Manual Eaton Transmission
    These Eaton 18 speeds can be found in Peterbilt, Volvo, Freightliner, Kenworth, Mack, International, Western Star, and many other commercial semi trucks
    NOTE...
    I accidently counted the (reverse) gears as one of the speeds
    I was nervous when filming this and can't believe I said this after watching video...Lol
    Reverse is NEVER considered a gear when calling a manual transmission an 8, 9, 10, 13, or 18 speed
    Only forward gears are (the number) of speeds
    I apologize for this mess up on the video!
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  • @alvinkelley1255
    @alvinkelley1255 3 года назад +87

    A simple thing to remember with an 18 speed is you have 9 forward gears if you split each gear it's like 9×2 which gives you your 18 gears

    • @user-nu6hi2ek6d
      @user-nu6hi2ek6d 8 месяцев назад +2

      So is it ok to split ever gear ?

    • @alvinkelley1255
      @alvinkelley1255 8 месяцев назад +4

      @@user-nu6hi2ek6d it is but it's not necessary unless you doing heavy haul

    • @hakeemaderibigbe3985
      @hakeemaderibigbe3985 8 месяцев назад +3

      Hmmm, Good coach...

  • @jacob5014
    @jacob5014 Год назад +25

    Best explanation i've seen on RUclips. Also for splitting. You can "pre select" the split. If you're in 6 gear and you wanna split soon. You can split while on throttle. It's not gonna do anything while you're on throttle. You let off and get back on it. and it's gonna split.

  • @tacomator2895
    @tacomator2895 Год назад +10

    Don’t let this distract you from the fact that Hector is going to be running three Honda civics with spoon engines, and on top of that, he just went into Harry’s and bought three t66 turbos with nos, and a motec exhaust system. Hopefully you learn how to shift so you can outrun those civics.

    • @DEATHWISHVQ
      @DEATHWISHVQ Месяц назад

      Boomer ass joke and cringe

  • @whiskerbiscuit6209
    @whiskerbiscuit6209 3 года назад +318

    "There's never a reason to haul ass in reverse, okay"-Quotes to live by

    • @aaronsanborn4291
      @aaronsanborn4291 3 года назад +20

      When you're backing nearly a mile down a logging road....just sayin

    • @maxinpains6937
      @maxinpains6937 3 года назад +2

      LMAO 🤣

    • @blauer2551
      @blauer2551 2 года назад +3

      @@aaronsanborn4291 A lot of 10 speeds have a really low speed high RPM in reverse so high gets a lot of use.

    • @clintonleague1272
      @clintonleague1272 2 года назад +2

      If you have to merge with traffic you can't f*ck around!!!

    • @XaviRonaldo0
      @XaviRonaldo0 2 года назад +3

      Unless someone is going to back into you 😂

  • @flamingfacon
    @flamingfacon 4 года назад +220

    Iv been a wrecker operator for years and i usually drive a 6 speed international. Im about to be in an 18 speed 50 ton. And i was definitely a little intimated. You definitely made a super helpful video explaining everything perfectly! Thanks so much!

    • @CoryJDraper
      @CoryJDraper  Год назад +3

      Right on, great to hear from you...

    • @amandabhandhel1388
      @amandabhandhel1388 Год назад +1

      How did it work out for you? I haven't driven a manual in years, and I'm thinking about going to a company that only offers 18 speeds.

    • @williamcoltrane9184
      @williamcoltrane9184 Год назад +1

      I’m driving a 95 international.. when the truck warms up and I put it in gear why does it grind so badly?

    • @CoryJDraper
      @CoryJDraper  Год назад +2

      @@williamcoltrane9184 Probably worn trans or clutch. After it's warm oil might lube abit making it shift better. 1995 is quite old now, nothing like a rebuild if budget allows...

    • @williamcoltrane9184
      @williamcoltrane9184 Год назад

      Well it’s a yard truck that I use to haul material around the yard . It shifts great at first an as the day goes it gets harder and harder to get into gear

  • @jorenverhelst5212
    @jorenverhelst5212 4 года назад +269

    Most likely I'll never ever drive a truck, and after watching your vid I'm still impressed by 18 gears. However, it's amazing how you explained it in really simple vocabulary, which isn't always easy when you're experienced at doing something. Hell, you even made me understand it.

    • @c.a.mcneil7599
      @c.a.mcneil7599 2 года назад

      And if you did splitting bottom end you would do like most skip bottom gears till you get to uper gears. Unless at 100k. Wich is heavy haul.

    • @danceoffAsh
      @danceoffAsh 2 года назад +1

      You can try this with American Truck Simulator. Pretty fun!

    • @jesusislord6545
      @jesusislord6545 2 года назад +1

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      K

    • @regigilman2255
      @regigilman2255 Год назад

      @@jesusislord6545 he sure is lord of lord and king of kings
      No demon would want to be captured by him...
      And so according to your recent testimony
      How long will you be fasting?

  • @smartdrivetest
    @smartdrivetest 2 года назад +93

    The grey splitter button denotes the transmission as an 18-speed. Red is 13-speed, and blue is 15-speed. Blue can also be a Super-10, but those aren't common at all. There are 18 forward gears. With the range selector down, there are 10 gears on the bottom - it's a 5-speed transmission and you can split each gear. And with the range selector up, there are 8 more gears on the top. In the top range, you don't get low gear. Unless you're running heavy (+100K lbs), in a gravel pit, or on ice roads, most of the time you're just going to drive it like a 12-speed - 4 in the bottom, and 8 in the top. Splitting gears in the bottom...really, I don't know any driver that really wants to work that hard. Finally, for those of you downshifting - downshift whole gears. Once you're experienced, you can split down 1/2 a gear, but again, who wants to work that hard. If ole' timers are explaining it to you, they may say direct (splitter back) and overdrive (splitter forward). Those same ole' timers will tell you that they drove a 5 & 4 uphill to school both ways when they started out! ;0) Safe trucking everyone. All the best, Cheers Rick

    • @ShazzledWolf32
      @ShazzledWolf32 Год назад +1

      Super 10s are grey commonly one of the trucks in a trucking company I sometimes work around is a super 10

    • @creamcake7392
      @creamcake7392 Год назад +1

      As somebody who doesn’t drive trucks this explanation blew my mind 😂😂 complicated stuff just to change gears

    • @mikemesser4326
      @mikemesser4326 Год назад

      Never drove an 18 spd, but used to be a trainer on the Super 10. Sadly, I can no longer handle a manual for long periods. My feet just can't handle a clutch for long. (Health issues.) I do miss the Super 10 though.

    • @jasonbuhl1636
      @jasonbuhl1636 Год назад +2

      yes color of selector is the best identifier also blues can be a 8LL

    • @ShazzledWolf32
      @ShazzledWolf32 Год назад

      @@jasonbuhl1636 I think that’s what mine is there are 3 lows and 3 reverses and it’s a blue splitter

  • @SemperFi042
    @SemperFi042 2 года назад +94

    You must have small kid's or a man of the cloth, your level of patience and clarity was a joy to hear. I'm a retiree (not a truck driver) and wanted to learn this for American truck simulator, my new hobby. Now I can complete my setup. Thanks again. Safe travels and God bless 🙏.

    • @jaybird0312
      @jaybird0312 2 года назад +6

      American Truck Simulator. That's awesome! Lol. Love those games.

    • @earlemersonjr9784
      @earlemersonjr9784 11 месяцев назад

      How do you have your setup for American truck setup for 18 speed

    • @willisbenyshek199
      @willisbenyshek199 2 месяца назад

      I appreciate you for serving our country, if you did.(your username.) ATS is too good, need to level it up by Getting a shifter.. I’ve been using the paddles on my wheel.😢😂

    • @SemperFi042
      @SemperFi042 2 месяца назад

      Thanks for responding, I absolutely served. Thank you for your support. As you can see my post is over 2 yrs ago, but thanks to your tutorial, I'm shifting gears with the big dogs 😅. Up until your video I really did think that it was 18 individual gears to learn. Take care. Semper Fi 🇺🇸 and God bless.

    • @SemperFi042
      @SemperFi042 2 месяца назад

      ​@@earlemersonjr9784I downloaded the game from STEAM. I bought the G29 setup, shifter and button box.

  • @13699111
    @13699111 4 года назад +79

    I like how you remind people to just stay calm with a calm voice . When my niece first started driving for a living I told her always stay calm in control just pull over take what I call a 20 minute power nap/meditation to collect yourself forget about all the pressures .

  • @6582rg
    @6582rg 2 года назад +50

    You’re explanation is a lot better than you give yourself credit for. I’m not an operator, but I’ve always been interested in semi trucks, and I have a great deal of respect for you guys and girls who keep our economy moving. I’d love to get behind the wheel in a big parking lot just to see what it’s like. Thanks for the content. You’d be a great trainer.

    • @CoryJDraper
      @CoryJDraper  Год назад +4

      Thanks for the nice words...take it easy

    • @rooburger
      @rooburger 11 месяцев назад +1

      I never drove one but am learning maintenance helping a neighbor. 4 western star with Detroit 60 and a kenworth running a cat. Gliders without emotions. Im about 3 months in and learning a lot... I loaded trucks for s living so I have a certain bond with trucks... I like it

  • @darkwolfe6986
    @darkwolfe6986 3 месяца назад +2

    Don't even have a cdl or drive trucks, but looked this up out of curiosity to see how it works compared to normal 5 speed. That's some cool shifting 😊

  • @irenepetty5206
    @irenepetty5206 2 года назад +37

    Thank you!! I needed this. My company gave me the 18 speed truck and told me that if I could do 13 , then I could do 18. But I was confused about it. This made the most sense! Now I can ride smoother!

    • @leanonme1065
      @leanonme1065 2 года назад +2

      For best explanation 18 is just 13 but the difference is that in 18 you have to split the gear in low gear ( 1, 2, 3, 4) but in 13 you don't split in low gear, you split only in higher gear ( 5, 6, 7, 8 )

    • @billyjoniklewski8018
      @billyjoniklewski8018 2 года назад +1

      This guy's doesn't know shit about this shift pattern he's a joke I was taught old school from my uncle he doesn't know shit from the beginning of this video I'm pissed

    • @leanonme1065
      @leanonme1065 2 года назад +2

      @@billyjoniklewski8018 are you ok?

    • @exlynxjock
      @exlynxjock 2 года назад +7

      He actually over complicated it. If you can drive a 13 speed then it's identical except for the fact you can now split the gears in lower range as we as the high range.
      Easiest way to think is the gear box shifts just like a 9 speed. But you have added option using the Grey button to split every gear into a high and low as well
      Think of it as shifting 3, 3 and half , 4, 4 and a half ,5 ect. With the half gears being optional . But available if needed.

    • @irenepetty5206
      @irenepetty5206 2 года назад

      @@exlynxjock I needed the over-complicated explanation

  • @lascell9620
    @lascell9620 4 года назад +387

    Best explanation I’ve watch so far, thanks really clear up everything.

    • @chrispayne36
      @chrispayne36 2 года назад +2

      I'll try to make a better one

    • @donje31
      @donje31 2 года назад

      @@chrispayne36 lol 😂

    • @williebaker1901
      @williebaker1901 2 года назад

      exactly what I said just stumbled across this. was actually riding in my buddies old school pete last night dropping my dry van at my house after my truck stopped on me. and this explains what I was hearing and wondering why I heard shifting when he didn't actually move the stick. but excellent video and now I can grasp the concept of driving an 18 speed. I've only drove a 10 and a 5 speed day cab.

    • @cryowarrior1
      @cryowarrior1 2 года назад

      holy crap my mind is blown thank you for an easy how to guide !!!

    • @msain427
      @msain427 2 года назад

      Nooo

  • @amileinmyshoes7516
    @amileinmyshoes7516 2 года назад +45

    I love driving an 18-speed rig, it's what I learned on. Not complicated at all, just seems that way at first. The gear splitter is awesome for smooth acceleration, especially when hauling heavy loads uphill.

    • @HaitiantruckerRony
      @HaitiantruckerRony Год назад

      Driving an 18 speed is fun ruclips.net/video/Oias8p213no/видео.html

  • @xXGHOST1999Xx
    @xXGHOST1999Xx 7 месяцев назад +3

    This is the best video I’ve seen so far 😂 everyone else just shows themself driving the truck no explanation whatsoever on how to actually split the gears thank you brother❗️ I pick up my 2020 Peterbilt 389 next week and this helped me out a lot❗️

  • @Eur0Pride
    @Eur0Pride 2 года назад +14

    It's unlikely that I'll ever drive a semi and even more unlikely I'll ever have to drive an 18 speed but I sat through every second of your video. I'm a teacher by profession and you probably explained a concept better than most teachers today can actually explain something. Perfect mix of simple vocabulary, visual aid, and repeated demonstration. That's how you know someone is knowledgeable or a specialist in a specific subject or skill, when they're able to explain something to almost anyone. Every vehicle I've ever owned has been standard and even I was confused how they got 18 gears out of that shifter. That splitter feature is amazing I never knew that even existed.
    Whoever you work for is lucky to have you working for them and if you are self employed you should look into offering training sessions for large trucking companies.
    If you offered an educational course that incorporated a review of basic truck safety training, roadside safety, driving safely in congestion, and whatever else you see fit I could see some companies hiring you as a presenter or even trainer. Now a days safety is becoming a bigger and bigger issue. It would save the company time and money. I'm not too sure because I'm not in that industry but I would assume that trucking companies would have to do some sort of yearly refresher or training videos for their drivers as part as health & safety laws. I could be wrong but either way, you really know your stuff about this Trans and you can tell you have been driving for a long time by the way you speak. You really can tell he is passionate about his profession and is trying to encourage others not.to be afraid or get turned away because it's intimidating. I commend you sir and thank you for all you do!

  • @letmefindout81
    @letmefindout81 4 года назад +18

    Nothing like learning from someone who is passionate about what they do. Good job

  • @justvoiid167
    @justvoiid167 Год назад +6

    I drive manual cars, never anything over 6 gears. Coming from someone who has no knowledge on these transmissions, this was a damn good explanation. You made it very easy to understand

  • @MedvedActual
    @MedvedActual 2 года назад +33

    Never driven anything aside from standard 'car' (5/6 speed) manual and likely won't but it is great to have at least a basic understanding of how these transmissions work. Thanks Cory!

    • @Bruce6001
      @Bruce6001 Год назад +2

      Same, just in case I want to know. Maybe a zombie apocalypse or aliens and anything in between

    • @davevailmba
      @davevailmba Год назад

      You never know... one day you will decide to get out there on the road. And now you have this.

  • @jasonlang5111
    @jasonlang5111 9 месяцев назад +1

    I have never seen such a impressive display of teaching. You are amazing at explaining. Thank you!

    • @CoryJDraper
      @CoryJDraper  9 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks Jason! Have a great day

  • @Uzi_does_it76
    @Uzi_does_it76 4 года назад +18

    Thank you. That really helped me out. My new assignment is an 18 speed and I have no experience with that transmission. Thanks to you explanation I feel much better equipped to handle the new truck.

  • @TrainerCTZ
    @TrainerCTZ 4 года назад +20

    An amazing transmission. Nothing like that dialed in feeling when you're dancing that beautiful device in your hand!

  • @jasonh8470
    @jasonh8470 Год назад +11

    I’m about to start a job driving my first Peterbilt and I’m super excited. Your explanation couldn’t be any easier. I definitely have a lot more confidence now. I’m used to driving a 10 speed manual. You really made this sound like it’s going to be a lot of fun. Thank you.

    • @CoryJDraper
      @CoryJDraper  Год назад +2

      Glad I could help! TYhat's awesome. Take it easy...

  • @Zack-ei5kb
    @Zack-ei5kb Год назад +6

    Shift it like a 13 speed until you get to the last two shifts, which shows 7th and 8th gear, then use the side splitter on those last two. Just remember to split on low or back before shifting down to the 8th then split again for your last gear for your highway speeds.

  • @cbmc64amiga2
    @cbmc64amiga2 4 года назад +8

    I love

  • @TrickyMickTrucking
    @TrickyMickTrucking 2 года назад +4

    I would love to order an 18 speed DD13 with a very high highway rear end for regional work. Nothing like that power and flow of an 18 speed. Just the perfect gear in any scenario. I got taught how to drive on an 18spd when I was 13 before I drove anything else. Gotta love trucking grandpas.

  • @kenbearsley8322
    @kenbearsley8322 Год назад +2

    That was an excellent explanation. I used to drive a little 5 tonner here in New Zealand doing metro freight, 6 speed manual. Tried an 18 gear once. I cleaned the teeth in the gearbox more often than not. I heard many times that the eaton transmission was almost impossible to damage, one of the most forgiving transmissions out. You would be an excellent tutor for teaching ones like me how to drive a tractor trailer unit. Sounds like you've got the patience (to a certain level) to teach ones like me who clean the gearboxes teeth.

  • @Random-fj7uz
    @Random-fj7uz 2 года назад +1

    You explained this like a real professional. Most people make it over complicated but you do help understanding it pretty easy.

  • @plumbingstuffinoregon2471
    @plumbingstuffinoregon2471 3 года назад +49

    This was a great explanation! I'm going through trucking school and most of the rigs there have Eaton 13 speeds. I've gotten really really good at shifting within a couple weeks, but it only just recently clicked with me how the 13 actually works, and then I got curious about 18 speeds. It looks like they're basically the same with the exception of being able to split the lower range. They don't want us using the splitter very much there though, so I think it'll be a lot of fun getting to mess around with that when I'm finally in my own truck.

    • @regigilman2255
      @regigilman2255 Год назад +1

      Practice with that 13 you have and remember you do not need to split every gear you can bypass the split and go directly to your next gear of choice
      Keeping in mind
      Traveling speed and engine speed you can master that
      Then you can drive any standard or manual vehicle
      Stay safe and be good to all that is around you out there 👍😊

    • @Turvok
      @Turvok Год назад +1

      It's pretty rare that you actually need to split the basement. gears, only if ur pulling a steep hill or a heavy load. But generally i wouldn't recommend it unless you're really comfortable. If it's that steap of hill u may be better off just pulling it in the gear ur in.

  • @l0400
    @l0400 3 года назад +14

    I'm gonna buy a bike tomorrow. This really helped!

    • @MedvedActual
      @MedvedActual 2 года назад +1

      Not sure how the bike fits into this, aside from just about all bikes being manual. Learning regular manual is pretty easy. Just learn the shift patter and play around w shift points.

  • @Music.cigars.2024
    @Music.cigars.2024 Год назад +2

    I learned how to drive and 18 speed in 5 min. The boss man just said with a huge smile on his face " oh son hop on in the hot seat and put on your seatbelt I'm gonna learn you today!"

  • @ricardodominique2769
    @ricardodominique2769 3 года назад +2

    I understand that you’re trying to stay humble by saying you’re not good at tutoring, but I I’ll tell you what:
    I subscribe to your channel because you have the teaching skills.
    You put yourself in an ignorant shoes and it works.
    Congratulations brother.
    Very helpful.your way is so far the more practical.🙏🏿🙏🏿

  • @thecalendarninja
    @thecalendarninja 3 года назад +5

    I used to always drive a 10 speed and a 13 speed. I love the 18 speed more options when you need it in the low range being able to split the low range unlike the 13 which only allows the splitting of the high range.

  • @gotlotsodirt9968
    @gotlotsodirt9968 3 года назад +3

    Best verbal breakdown on the web. Thank you.

  • @collinsarasa2313
    @collinsarasa2313 2 года назад +1

    Cory you the best mentor so far it's working great on my driving record

  • @chrisbachman7838
    @chrisbachman7838 Год назад +2

    Thank you for explaining it thoroughly and as simply as if to a pre schooler

    • @CoryJDraper
      @CoryJDraper  Год назад +1

      Glad it was helpful, I know I explained it quite simple. These tranny's confuse alot of drivers, but once they get one, they understand how great they are over 9, 10, or 13 speeds...

  • @gdcatalyst7812
    @gdcatalyst7812 2 года назад +7

    This actually made a great deal of sense. Thank you for taking 15 minutes to explain this to the world, this is just what i needed. Someone experienced and level headed to explain how this transmission works. I totally see why you would fall in love with it over time hah

    • @CoryJDraper
      @CoryJDraper  Год назад +2

      Hey there, this trans is awesome, just takes a few days to grind some gears, then soon you'll shift without even thinking about it. Take it easy...

  • @davidjones702
    @davidjones702 4 года назад +11

    Perfect. I was nervous about driving a 18 speed. Never done so before and after watching this video on side of the road. After 30 min I was no longer nervous and love it. Many thanks!

  • @LuMo1980
    @LuMo1980 Год назад +1

    I can finally say I understand how the Eaton 18-speed works thanks to your video. I read so many explanations on splitters and platters without being able to visualize how that would work...

  • @jesuspobre88
    @jesuspobre88 2 года назад +1

    When I started out driving it was for an old tanker firm that only had ERF's with Eaton twin splits. Took a bit to get used to but once you've learned and it's a good worn in box it's the best. 👌

  • @Prifly70
    @Prifly70 2 года назад +6

    You're an excellent teacher, because I understood everything you explained, and I've never driven a truck in my life and only drove a manual yeeeears ago and not very well. I've always like learning a little bit about a skill others have mastered. And also having an understanding of what drivers of big rigs are doing technically , makes me want to give them some more room to do their thing and I do ! Well done.

    • @ToeCutter454
      @ToeCutter454 2 года назад

      need to start sending all the SWIFT drivers here lol... we had one drop off a load on my overnight shift... ho boy where to start... they slammed into the bay on the third attempt, the first 2 they were too far off center to get the lift platform into it... he came inside like twice to see where he was... i told him the second time to just pull forward, put it in neutral and just roll it back... he gets back to his truck and i hear it spool up and shake and i yelled as loud as i could "TAKE THE BRAKES OFF!!!" lol my managers were facepalming... yea... that guy took literally 15 attempts to back up into our bay, the one time he pulled ALL the way out trying to re-center the trailer...

  • @oneof13forestpeople97
    @oneof13forestpeople97 3 года назад +23

    I imagine you’re one hell of an appreciated trainer/instructor or once was.

  • @markmorgan5686
    @markmorgan5686 2 года назад +1

    Bruh this is real truck class no joke...big up from Jamaica

  • @larrycurts710
    @larrycurts710 2 года назад +1

    Your explanation of the shifting procedure and transmission operation is very good, anyone who saw this video should have no problem understanding what you are explaining. It’s been 40 years since I have drove a truck, and it was only a 5 speed with a 2 speed differential.

  • @Baker-tx7yg
    @Baker-tx7yg 4 года назад +5

    Thank you. I've been driving a stick all my life, but never 18. I always wanted to learn. This really made it very easy to understand.

    • @orcenx
      @orcenx 4 года назад +1

      its the same as a 13 you just split the bottom too... i doubt anyone splits the bottom anyway in the US.. In Canada our loads are actually heavy

  • @OrionGalaxies
    @OrionGalaxies 2 года назад +5

    About to start a tanker job in Texas. I never seen an 18 speed truck & I'm gonna have to use those when I start this job. I literally thought they were 18 actual gears & was a bit worried. This video made me feel way better & more confident now. The explanation is awesome. Now I can't wait to try it out, Thanks!
    Definitely earned my subscription sir!

    • @can1beatme
      @can1beatme Год назад

      What part of Texas are you gonna be hauling bro? Same here, never driven a 18 speed. Need some help. I’m gonna be hopefully hauling Frac.

  • @glenndoherty79
    @glenndoherty79 2 года назад +1

    Thanks Mate, just learning Road Ranger here in Sydney Australia, best video I've seen, nice and easy and straightforward.
    Thanks again.

  • @marauder1011
    @marauder1011 Год назад +1

    the way some people explain this has always confused me, thank you for explaining this. i thought there was more to this

  • @ironmonkey6300
    @ironmonkey6300 4 года назад +66

    lol I like " there's never no reason to haul ass in reverse "

  • @erik-fisher
    @erik-fisher 2 года назад +3

    This gives a better understanding than a conversation with a woman!

  • @MrMooseman1998
    @MrMooseman1998 3 года назад +1

    Just getting into driving professionally and this video is the best one I’ve watched in turns of braking it down so someone new can understand

  • @kevinpason730
    @kevinpason730 2 года назад +1

    I do lot back road driving for black top 5 low 5 hi just spilt that gear keep my momentum going love it

  • @wello9197
    @wello9197 4 года назад +8

    I literally have never ever in my life seen how a 18 speed works and after seeing this video i feel fully confident to jump into one. AMZAZING man, very well explained 👍🏽👍🏽👏🏽👏🏽

  • @davidwilcox9944
    @davidwilcox9944 3 года назад +4

    I’m looking at buying a truck with an 18 speed. I think I might look a little more into it now. Thanks for making this video!

  • @topixfromthetropix1674
    @topixfromthetropix1674 Год назад +2

    I had one of those transmissions in a heavy haul truck with a C-15 @ 550 HP. It also has a switchable rear end ratio between 4.11 and 5.66. The 4.11's would run down the highway as much as 80 MPH but when I used the 5.66 ratio 65 was all I could do, but the 5.66 ratio felt real strong when you were grossing 300,000 pounds. We had an old Ford dump truck that had a turned around 15 speed and a 3406 @ 425. My drivers called it "The Time machine" and one driver that claimed he run it out claimed the clock on the dash ran backwards when he topped out. Here's to big trucks and good truck driving stories.

  • @carlosdiaz-ip2wn
    @carlosdiaz-ip2wn 2 года назад +1

    Thank you for making this video it helped a lot at the school I learned on a 10 speed but my new employer uses 18 speed trucks.

  • @KoolRunnings09
    @KoolRunnings09 2 года назад +5

    THANK YOU SO MUCH BROTHA!!!!! You literally gave me my aha moment lol. Best explanation I’ve ever seen, I’ve only driven 10 speeds and just jumped into a 18 speed today for a new job and man after watching this I’m already comfortable. Now I have to rework my muscle memory for a 18 speed. Great video.

  • @michaelyaromich491
    @michaelyaromich491 4 года назад +4

    Thank you for making these videos especially about the automatics and going down that steep downgrades in winter

    • @llfloki__7786
      @llfloki__7786 4 года назад

      r

    • @c.a.mcneil7599
      @c.a.mcneil7599 2 года назад

      Click bait. I know ma y real truck drivers thT skip gears especially the lower end. Thumbs down....

  • @zacariasvillegas6969
    @zacariasvillegas6969 Год назад +1

    You're the first person .that perfectly explain the transition.

  • @jumpflight7373
    @jumpflight7373 4 года назад +4

    As someone who has only experienced a 10 speed I've always wondered how that side splitter worked. This is the first time my question has been answered. Thanks man.

    • @Lilljohn001
      @Lilljohn001 3 года назад

      With a 10 speed the gray knob forward you would not be able to shift into fifth...

    • @naytj511
      @naytj511 3 года назад

      The switch on the side is called the RANGE

  • @stonemoney691
    @stonemoney691 4 года назад +3

    Thank you sir. I thinking 🤔 of getting into trucking soon. Thanks for passing knowledge sir.

  • @ahmedismail5671
    @ahmedismail5671 Год назад +1

    Thank u very much Gory, I drove 13 speed with flip. Now that I m about start my 18 speed, ur tutorial video did help me and realize that it’s just like the 13speed I drove before. Thanks again and u got my subscription

  • @kyguy4485
    @kyguy4485 Год назад +2

    Probably will never drive a semi but feel like I am certified to drive an 18 speed after watching this. Thank you

  • @jeffhead4632
    @jeffhead4632 4 года назад +17

    There's also a secret 19th gear....Granny low in high range. when unloaded it enables you to stay in high range be able to take off in about the equivalent of 3rd gear and go straight to 5th without having to go through the first 4 gears and change to high range. good for pulling out into high speed traffic and getting out of your own way. but you can only use this secret gear combo when your empty/solo or else you'll shave some life off your clutch. you can also split the the transition from granny high to 5th to ease the rpm transition.

    • @brandonleekainoakealoha2330
      @brandonleekainoakealoha2330 2 года назад +1

      Hahahaha I’ve tried teaching this trick to some of my veteran drivers and they look at me like wtf ??? Scratching their heads

    • @michaellake5269
      @michaellake5269 Год назад

      Good point. I used to do that in a 2 stick Mack just for fun.

  • @jasonstone3231
    @jasonstone3231 4 года назад +38

    I loved driving an 18 speed. Now try to explain float shifting up and down lol great job my friend.

  • @spinnupushpan3530
    @spinnupushpan3530 Год назад +1

    Eaton Fuller so nice enjoyed it around four years

  • @jasonmcleod8914
    @jasonmcleod8914 2 года назад

    Thank you for this video. Seriously. Been years since I drove an 18 speed. I got behind the wheel and immediately panicked as my brain went blank. This refresher helped beyond words. 🤘

  • @NoobsofFredo
    @NoobsofFredo 2 года назад +7

    I'm about to apply to a local CDL school in the next day or two, and I was a bit intimidated about the possibility of driving an 18-speed manual transmission. Doubly so since I've never even driven a regular car with a manual transmission, though I do understand the theory pretty well. This video was a tremendous help in soothing those nerves. Thank you so much.

    • @alexpadilla2319
      @alexpadilla2319 10 месяцев назад

      How did you do bro, I’m starting trucking school soon

    • @NoobsofFredo
      @NoobsofFredo 10 месяцев назад

      @@alexpadilla2319 Passed with flying colors back in May in a 10-speed manual, and about to have orientation at my first trucking job this coming Wednesday. Had to go to Swift because I rear-ended a guy back in 2020, but at least any stupid shit I manage to do won't tarnish a good company's reputation until that falls off in a few months.
      Anyways, definitely let me know how your own schooling goes! I'm keen to hear.

  • @rn2cro03
    @rn2cro03 3 года назад +5

    You explained that so well, I feel like could drive one right now....and I've never driven a tractor/trailer!

    • @richardsokolis7314
      @richardsokolis7314 2 года назад

      Shifting is the easy part. Dealing with idiots on the road never goes away.

  • @michaelferguson9642
    @michaelferguson9642 3 года назад +1

    This is great information. Learned to drive using a ten speed, starting a new job soon that used 13 and 18s.

  • @dwayneblake1063
    @dwayneblake1063 3 года назад +1

    Best description ever...especially when counting 1 as 3rd and 4th gear and so on to 18

  • @staysolid8878
    @staysolid8878 2 года назад +3

    Great video. I think alot of people are afraid of the side selector because they just don’t know how beneficial it is. But like you said in the beginning, it is so addictive once you learn to use it. Especially if you can float gears. It makes driving so much easier. And for me, it’s fun to float thru all those gears.

    • @CoryJDraper
      @CoryJDraper  Год назад

      18-speed is the best if you use a manual. Now almost all new trucks are automated so these trans are harder to find...

  • @rolltidelbc2832
    @rolltidelbc2832 3 года назад +7

    I’ve always thought of “thumb” splitter as a “half” gear, that little boost of rpm’s to get up an incline.

  • @IsaacMuntz
    @IsaacMuntz Месяц назад

    Sir, thank you so much I've watching countless videos on shifting 18 spd and you really simplified the function of the splitter and how it splits every gear and when to engage it. Now I understand 👍

  • @TTROJAN
    @TTROJAN 3 года назад +1

    Finally someone who explained it a way I could understand. Thank you

  • @pablosalinas4775
    @pablosalinas4775 4 года назад +35

    Took me over a year to love the 18 speed lol I shift it a little different tho but sometimes I do it like you doing it in the video. Now I’ve gotten use to shift every gear even as bobtail lol great video man!

    • @acebelgium4486
      @acebelgium4486 3 года назад +5

      For those who don't know what a bobtail is it's just a tractor alone

  • @TheShanesousley
    @TheShanesousley 2 года назад +8

    I plan on getting into trucking here pretty soon. Gonna take my permit test Friday. Ive been driving manual cars since I started driving but the most complex thing I ever drove was a 6 speed with a reverse safety lol. This video was well thought out. Hopefully I pick it up quickly once I get in one.

    • @justwowmanplays2941
      @justwowmanplays2941 Год назад

      One year later, just wondering over here how your journey into trucking went? I'm about to jump in and get my class 1 training in Canada, couldn't be more excited for a career change!

    • @TheShanesousley
      @TheShanesousley Год назад

      @@justwowmanplays2941 I got my CDL in March and had to get the manual restriction off. Id stay away from company based schools. Idk if that's a thing in Canada. I liked otr but with young kids I decided the timing wasnt right. It's a lot of fun though. Good luck!

  • @claramurray2997
    @claramurray2997 3 года назад

    thank you for your video .I have never driven a stick, tomorrow is my first day on the road and your video help!! thank you

  • @johnkirkland3066
    @johnkirkland3066 3 года назад +1

    Well put. This is the best video of this that I’ve seen.
    With this explanation it’s easy to see how an 18 speed can be just as easy as any other.
    Thanks for putting this together.

  • @garfield8900
    @garfield8900 3 года назад +4

    Excellent video Cory! This is the best I've seen for operating an 18 speed. Just got a job driving a logging truck but I learned on an Eaton super 10 so this really helped out a lot!

    • @CoryJDraper
      @CoryJDraper  Год назад +1

      Right on! Thanks for watching...

  • @OG_DSM
    @OG_DSM 4 года назад +6

    Excellent tutorial regardless of the 13 minutes. It's great how you explain every gear, what to expect and how to split. You need to become an instructor for real. 💯💪

  • @elmechanictrucking1858
    @elmechanictrucking1858 Год назад +1

    Best video on the topic!!👏👏 Straight to the point no bs back story of how he was truckin with his daddy.

  • @kushagramaurya4997
    @kushagramaurya4997 Год назад +1

    Today I can say, I always wondered how this thing works. Can't thank you enough! Very well explained!!!

  • @gloriacordero1812
    @gloriacordero1812 3 года назад +4

    Thank you Cory, you made it seem so easy. I'll be driving 18 gear for the first time. You've made me feel more at ease, thank you, God bless.

  • @lou4261
    @lou4261 4 года назад +7

    Sir. This was extremely helpful. You where very detailed and it helped me to understand thank you very much for putting this video out.

    • @franco4201
      @franco4201 3 года назад

      I was like what in da F st first but I watched over a few times n I understand. Explained very well thanks

  • @kirkjones9639
    @kirkjones9639 2 года назад

    I never thought that I would like a Road Ranger, as the 13 had nothing on the 4X6 Spicer in a log truck, up in the Cascades. Then I drove a friends 379 Pete with a 3406B Cat and an 18 speed, hauling a Berger yarder, with a lowboy. One of the smoothest runs I ever made hauling heavy equipment. Speced my last truck with an 18 speed, and 2 speed Eaton rear ends. Smooth as silk, off road and on.

  • @jagsirsinghbrar1988
    @jagsirsinghbrar1988 2 года назад

    Just got 18 speed Peterbelt never drove 18 speed before but 10 speed i have but this video is so good at explaining thank u sir😃 a help so much

  • @Islandgunguy
    @Islandgunguy 4 года назад +4

    Thanks, I finally see it now.

  • @lcon1463
    @lcon1463 3 года назад +4

    Damn but you explained this awesomely my guy. I actually understood that whole explanation, feel more confident on trying get a CDL now.. thanks bro 😎🤙

  • @donaldalexander6353
    @donaldalexander6353 10 месяцев назад

    Out of all the video I've watched yours is the most thorough. You made it easy to understand.

  • @SilasBudman420
    @SilasBudman420 3 года назад +14

    Not sure how i ended up here but im ready to start flying through them gears.

    • @c.a.mcneil7599
      @c.a.mcneil7599 2 года назад

      You would skip bottom gears going 2nd to 3rd is useless. Starting in 1 one you do that 1 time unless your in a big hole. This guy is not talking real life.

  • @contemporaryaquarium
    @contemporaryaquarium 4 года назад +3

    Thanks, Your a Good teacher man!

  • @miloszsroka395
    @miloszsroka395 Год назад +2

    First training tomorrow in a bobtail for a couple hours! Excited to get goin and used your video (repeat a few times) to get a better understanding of the process. Patience, relax, not that complicated! Haha - or so I hope!
    Thanks and looking forward to more of these types of videos

  • @boobayloo
    @boobayloo 3 года назад

    YOU EXPLAINED BETTER THAN ANYONE I'VE SEEN.
    THANK YOU.

  • @seanmcpheejr
    @seanmcpheejr 4 года назад +8

    This the best explaining ever I was so afraid to drive a 18 speed but I made it so much easier thank u coming from the Bahamas 🇧🇸

  • @duglasm.a.4052
    @duglasm.a.4052 3 года назад +3

    I clearly understood this one.
    Thank you.
    If I am allowed to ask, how do we shift the 18 speed down?

  • @robertharris5159
    @robertharris5159 Год назад +1

    Awesome explanation and video I’ve been driving for 21 years and I’m going into the oilfield into a 389 18 speed and after watching I’m ready

  • @ATQ2YYZ
    @ATQ2YYZ Год назад +1

    Seriously best explanation. I just cleared my doubts watching it first time
    Thanks

  • @fatlarry1184
    @fatlarry1184 4 года назад +6

    Spent my life with a 13-spd. Loved it. Could never see why low range needed to be split, most guys skip those anyway. Where you really need that little boost is only on the highway in hi range anyway.

    • @theguyinmaine
      @theguyinmaine Год назад

      Hauling heavy from a dead stop on a hill, splitting with the engine brake you can continue gaining speed, it's easier on the running gear and keeps you in a good torque range.

  • @jethrobodine9867
    @jethrobodine9867 4 года назад +8

    That was a better explanation than I received from the yard when I went from 13 to 18. Retired 15 years almost.

    • @c.a.mcneil7599
      @c.a.mcneil7599 2 года назад

      And why need to split bottom were you 100k. I skip so many lower gears at 80k. Maybe your drove a neutered truck. Is that how you roll