Bob’s vehicle is fitted with a range change gearbox. Which range would be best for Bob to use to move away when fully laden?

Explanation: • High range: No, moving away fully laden will mean that the vehicle will generally require a lower gear.
• Intermediate gears: No, when fully laden, a vehicle will probably require a lower gear to move away from a standstill.
• Split gears: No.
• Low range: Yes, this provides for maximum torque and minimises engine load to get things moving.

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