If I may say so, sir, that is a phenomenal video. The clarity and comprehensiveness of your thought and communication are incredible. Plus, you obviously know exactly what you're doing and *think* and reflect on your vehicle and on your driving more than most. Absolute joy watching this video, plus something that was unknown to me is now so clear in my head. Thank you.

I've been looking at quite a few videos on how to shift 18-gears, and found yours to be very informative. You explain it very well, the video shows the important views, and the process finally makes sense. Job well done!

First time in a truck today, nailed the non-synchro HR licence first time....but it wasnt without 3 shift errors, but i got there! This is a very Informative video, thanks for sharing! I have much more respect and patience for all truck drivers on the roads, now i have experienced first hand how easy it is to miss a gear and get flustered! Big thank you to all the people who were stuck behind me today and every single one of you were very patient with me!!! It isnt as easy as just hitting the clutch twice and everything falling into gear....road speed, gearbox and engine needing to match or it all goes to shit!!!

This has to be the most exceptional demonstrated way to learn , to listen to this guy explain and demonstrate how it's done made me feel confident as I went for my ( HR ) road ranger licence four years ago and never got the opportunity to get a job as you need at least two years experience and you tel me who will give you experience. This guy needs a award for this as I know it's only as hard as how you do it / make it. I just passed my driving test last Sunday for my ( HC ) licence in a Auto and I have been offered a job driving a truck and dog with a 18 speed road ranger. Watching this demonstration has given me the confidence to give it another go to make it work. So if at all what you do just think it's only as hard as what you make it , just give it a go and don't give up. To this guy , keep up what you do as I have found this the best of all demo on here. Regards. Frank..........

I usually don't comment on videos, but I'd like to say thank you! this is extremely informative.

Thank you for posting this video. Very clear explanation and descriptions of what's going on throughout the gear ranges and road conditions.

Very handy, i never understood how the crash box worked completely until i watched this. Extremely well explained. Definatly worth the subscription.

This guys got a good teaching ability, not all guys that are good at what they do can necessarily teach well. Thanks mate.

I start my first driving job in 2 weeks in an 18s RR, I got my license in an auto and I'm packing myself lol. You video is probably the best explanation and the most encouraging I have seen yet. Thank you!

Great video mate, I'm starting trucking school soon and was wanting to learn some extra info on shifting. Best tutorial so far. Thanks.

Good vid mate. I'm a 3rd gen truckie myself and basically self taught and also watching dad in the trucks from an early age helped heaps. This will help a lot of new drivers like myself I just started driving semi's

Great video thank you. I recently retired as a transit operator of 30 years and am looking for something part time but never driven 18 speed so your video will save me looking completely green. Cheers.

It's a good tutorial mate. I watched your video before going to JADS driver training to get my HR licence and had a far better of idea of what I was required to do. I passed my licence first time with no restrictions. Thanks.

Great vids mate, as a new trucker these vids have helped me be safe and understand how it operate my truck to be safe for me and other road users,(you know the ones that don't see the massive truck beside them). Well done keep them comin

I done my UHR last December & the instructor was such a tense tosser if I missed a gear he’d freak screaming to rev right up, take the stick off me & keep screaming to rev to the point I was revving up to 17 then he’d slam the gear in then scream how I’m wrecking his truck & no one would ever hire me because I’ll be destroying their vehicle. I was so nervous about getting a job because in my mind I’ve missed gears and never drove perfectly. I had an interview today, I get trial days next week & today I’ve been watching video after video and while each one has helped, yours and another fellas about missing gears has absolutely settled my mind. I now know missing gears occasionally is just part of the drive. THANK YOU SO MUCH!

Back in the day, we had two separate shift levers. By utilizing them in various combination we had 16 forward and 2 reverse. Total, 18. That was back in the mid 60's.

This made a ton of sense to me and I don't even drive rigs. Very well done. Thank you!

Explained it really well mate. Theres a lot of people out the explaining it, but I reckon you've done pretty good job.

Best 18 speed eaton fuller explanation yet, good job mate, well done

It's all in the double clutch sequence and correct rev's mate .. spot on.

What a bloody fantastic video! I don't drive trucks yet, but it's my ambition to do so in the not to distant future, and I've seen many instructional vids, but this was by far the easiest to follow, covered all the details and was non confusing. Some peoples instructions, although having the best intentions, are too technical and involved, and you can't take it all in! I've got a much clearer idea of how it all works now, so cheers from a Kiwi neighbour for taking the time to film this mate!

Thanks! You are a very good teacher, clear and succinct! I am just about to start lessons! Thanks a lot!!!

Excellent video. Explained all those little things that I have been missing.

Good advice mate, watched this before my first HR lessons and was like, what the?? But after a few lessons makes a whole lot more sense with some good tips, will watch it a few more time as I go along to really get my head around gearwork. Cheers mate, top vid.

Agreed. I've watched so many gear-shift videos on here I thought my head was going to explode with all the confusion. This was explained beautifully.

As a guy about to go on a course to drive these monsters, great video to explain the basics, and some of the finer points too. Thanks for taking the time.

Most informative video I'd ever seen bro best regards from calgary canada

Thanks driven autos taking next step up ,plan to watch a few times helped a lot clear. Concise

Great vid. Clear and concise, also exactly they way I was taught. This should be a required viewing for new comers to the crashbox

Thanks for the tips. Very informative for an inexperienced driver like myself.

wow i did my HR in march too. i'll be going for my MC straight up. i dont have much experence behind the wheel of the truck and these videos help alot.

I wish my instructor had of told me it was 400 revs between gears, it would have made life a hole lot easier! Great video and spot on with the tips.

Thank you for these videos, considering truck driving myself

mate, your history is exactly the same as mine. got the license in a mack with the crash, drove sincro for years and tomorrow I'm being tested for a job driving tipper and dog as well as a prime and float. a bit nervous but like you, watching the you tube vids to get refreshed. top vid.

Thanks a million.. Best explanation ever seen on KZfaq.

What a great instructional video! Thanks heaps mate. Better than most videos where they just show off how clever they are.

Thankyou so much for the in depth video. I'm currently learning how to drive a road ranger the person I'm learning from did not teach this correctly about the revs and stuff.

This was exactly the type of explanation I was after. Thankyou

I'm just learning this myself, Did my first 3hr session yesterday, thanks for the video! cleared up a few things I wasnt crystal clear on :)

very comprehensive presentation and useful advice !

Best description i have seen yet

thnks for the way you explained and broken down the crash gearbox,,, helped me heaps

Gday mate im just gunna say this video was great help, your down to earth and your description and tips in unmatched by what ive seen on KZfaq today... keep it up mate

Best one i have seen.

Probably never going to drive a truck but found the video very cool and interesting, keep up the good work :)

using the exhaust brake helps when changing and also sounds cooool! and also pulls the ladys too ha

To anyone that has/can master these crash boxes, you're a dying breed but I salute you for being able to do this. If you're going for your HR and have no experience with these, beware! I just got my HR license in SA and went for unrestricted (crash box). I've always driven manual in cars, and much prefer them over autos so thought I'd be fine... Two hours into the course and I opted to just go for a synchro instead. I was worried enough about what was going on around me in a 15 tonne vehicle let alone what gear/speed/ratio I was in - and heads up, the trainers will make you double clutch every gear and skip gears both down changing and up changing, both in and through Hi/Lo ratios (eg 6 to 5, 5 to 4 or 6 to 4) - No resting foot on clutch or hand on gear lever. They also deduct marks for every missed gear or incorrect gear selection. Vehicle must also be left in gear until it comes to rest, no coasting in neutral. If you had while to practice, you'd probably get this down in a matter of days - but on a 1 and half day course, especially if you have no experience, all I can say is best of luck.

thank you so much mate, just so you know your video is still helping us noobs out

Awesome video mate, Im starting a new job in a tipper in brisbane next week. I havent driven 18 speed for 9 months now. Love the video, Im sure it will help me along the way. Cheers.

I am yet to take my first class of truck driving, but your instructions were excellent. There is every opportunity that the new learner will be confident driving a crash box the first time once he has viewed your video.

Best video on the subject I have seen so far,. Use the clutch if you want to, that’s what it’s there for. Referencing Eaton, so people can head over there for another viewpoint on how to shift, from the guys who built the box, terrific. And, trying to make every shift, not just good but Perfect, it’s very satisfying, and is all about knowing when to bury the ego and grab the clutch. I like to get into low range when cruising to a stop, but hey that’s just me. Cheers

Great post. I have to do a driving test for a job next week and only drove 13 speeds. The trucks at this new job are 18 speeds and your vid answered every question I had.

so thankful for this video which really helps me a lot

This is a great video. It is nice to see how things work.

That was very well explained thank you, the penny drop with the explanation of the splinter 👍

just learned to operate 18 speed (crash box) in the last couple of weeksthrown in the deep end by doing deliveries around town with itfound your video really helpful as it was a case of sink or swim

Very educational video I'm going to use this method I'll keep referring back. Thank you.😊

thanks for the video, very helpful. heavy hauling in Seattle Washington.

Excellent explanation, a big thumbs up. I've been spoiled with automatic transmissions but am about to become a float driver and will need to drive manual again. Up shifting no problem and hopefully down shifting will also be no problem!

Thank you very much. Finally, I understand it a little bit more, all because of your wonderful video. Thanks a million .

Thanks mate. I did my course last year. I got re-tested (and passed) but my first VicRoads tester was also my instructor and he was a shit teacher. I'm an ex ADF instructor and I learned more in your vid about the EF gearbox than he taught me in 2 days.

The tip on having notes on speed, 1000rpm and gear number is a game changer. Nice one mate

Really impressive shifting... only truck here in Finland that have same eaton fuller 18 gear box is the finnish made truck Sisu. keep up the good work mate :)

This is exactly how I shift my 13 speed, except when splitting down, I don't accelerate until after I flick the switch. Excellent video, cheers.

good video, I have been trouble shifting gears, this will help thanks. going from 4th to 5th the lever in the front is a shift changer and a splitter on the side.

Well done sir, i learnt to drive an 18 speed RR in a Mitsubishi (believe it or not) and that was to get my HC (about a year or so ago) and have driven a Scania auto ever since, but tomorrow i have to drive a kenworth so this video has refreshed my memory some what, so thank you very much. Arewethereyet 953.....(great name lol).

Very well spoken. Never driven a truck but after this I feel like I could go get my license right away ;D

hi thankyou soo much ive just done my weeks of training sitting test next week n then driving cant wait but this is soo helpful soo thankyou heaps :)

Thanks...just on my hr and will move on to mc after a year. vids like this really help and I liked the idea of writing the revs down on paper to suit the rite gear at the speed. gota start somewhere...see how I go

Thanks for the demo.Superb.I have trouble with this and you have given me some more insight into this mystery.Sometimes perplexed Canada mate.

thats an awsome and informative vid mate!! good work

sweet as good to see an Aussie video nice work

Awesome vid bro very accurate and informative I have been driving trucks for the past 34 years and can only add a couple of tips A clutch is cheaper than a box Don't apply the clutch brake until the truck has completely stopped If the horton fan is on shifts will need to be quicker If downshifting down a hill apply the trailer brakes lightly to free up your feet and not miss your target gear Perhaps a vid on skipping multiple gears on approach to steep inclines would help bit complex to explain in words

VERY USEFUL TIPS MY FRIEND, THANK YOU.

Great vid bro thanks, have only driven a 10speed was a good explanation of how to split the gears. Thanks.

Really good video, just shows the work involved in driving a truck, now I know why truckies get pissed of when driving in town.

Thanks for the excellent video, I learnt on Leyland and Albion trucks, my first attempt at a RR next week at my age, might polish a couple teeth for a while

Got my HD license 3 years ago on a 18 speed and havent done any driving. My cousin has asked me to drive his tipper ,18 speed, to help him out on his property at Temora for the canola pick up. I,ve watched your video many a time, taken notes, and reckon it,s great . Luckily for people like me you take you time to post these videos. Leaving tommorrow and I,ll let you know how i go. Thanks again Regards Kev

So many steps for each gear change. I had no idea.

TY FOR THE VIDEO watched my uncle shift hes been driving for 30+ years has 2 million miles under his belt! never got the hang of this box gear shift. how ever have driven a old semi from the 50s with the 2 sticks and thats nutz

That was awesome thx mate got my 2nd lesson today and you have helped my mind set a lot. My 1st time in the truck i was happy with the way i was going up thru the gears but coming down to stop i was screwing that up big time in my mind. I will take your suggestion and pin a sticky note to the dash with what speed i am doing at what rev's. Great advice and i will try not to be to hard on myself when i stuff it up. :)

Thanks mate , great teacher good info going for my HR

I like the end. Don't be too hard on yourself. Cause it can be very stressful when learning

Outstanding! I've been driving 10 speeds for 8 months now and today they accidentally threw me in a 18 speed! Instead of telling my boss, i jumped on here and found this video. After one watch, im now a pro!!! Thanks mate!!!!! You explained the process very well. #cbf4life

you gm16 ozstickman and alwaysoffroad are the best aussie youtube truckers !

Thanks for the video. Learned a lot

GREAT VIDEO AND GREAT ADVICE HELPED ME HEAPS THANKS.

awesome video! I found it really helpful. thanks mate

I am not a truck driver! but subscribed and liked, a very well explained video and I learned something

Very well done mate.

had this transmission with some MAN trucks and I loved it, its comfortable. Started almost with the 3rd or 4th gear and jumped two gears up, cause power was enough.

G'day mate, how the bloody hell i clicked on this i have no idea but guess what, i loved it. Exactly the sorts of things i heard you saying are what i teach as an instructor in HR/HC and now i have another vid to recommend to my students here in regional SA. The uphill/downhill timing you spoke of is due to varying roadspeed, ie uphill the truck is slowing so instead of 400 rpm difference it may be 5-6-700, hence why we split. Downhill the opposite so a full gear may only be 2-300.

Thanks, im doing time as a small and medium truck driver ( isuzu 400 and 500 ) mainly in the Sydney CBD, i come from Meldourne and Bendigo so it's a bit of a challenge getting to know the entire area, i want to be a b double driver ( eventually - when i am up to that standard ) I have a HR licence and my first experience with a constant mash was not easy, thanks for your help.

Excellent vid mate, very informative, thumbs up ;)

damn best explanation iv heard better than alot of truckies and how they explain it haha

arewethereyet is a parking bay we named at the end of the longest straight in oz 147klm we also call it the ninety mile a place called Balladonia across the nullabor good job on the video cob keep striving for the perfect day I've been trying for 28yrs it's another challenge for those of us that has made this industry a way of life safe truckin Cob

A very good teacher

Thanks great video I am going for my HC after having my MR for 5 years only been driving a 6 speed manual fire truck now I want to drive for a career

This is so old school. Only way to smooth out the power band and get yourself going.

Awesome video 👌👌.. learning something..