Normal Cargo vs Heavy Cargo

[RaMb0RO]

Hello guys.I want to upgrade my truck(or buy a new one).But i have some questions:
1.Which are the most important stats and which should i upgrade ?
2.Does it matter if the Heavy Cargo bar is much longer than the Normal Cargo?
I mean,in my opinion(correct me if i am wrong)if i have the Heavy bar at maximum(or almost)i can drive any cargo(both normal and heavy).If i have only the Normal bar at maxium(or almost)i can drive only the normal.Again,correct me if i am wrong and tell me which one is the most important
3.Can you tell me the best truck to buy?:)
I mean i saw a lot of posts about this and that there are so many trucks that are good to buy,but i did not see one that says "X is the best"or something like that.I know that every truck is the best in its own way,but,can you tell me which one do you recommend to buy?
4.And one more thing.when i am looking for a job,does it says which one is normal cargo or heavy?(i know this is a dumb question but just to know:))
Thank you^_^

[Miau Echte Katze]

Sorry with google translated into english

Hey So I drive the Volvo FH Globeltroter XL

With this truck I have the following Engine: D16G750 Euro5 / EE
With the 260 km mod: Motor Super Fast 4,000 hp

Transmission: Super Fast 22 + 2 gears With the 260 km mod:
Engine: Superfast * 32

In this example you can then See how the ads should be You can set everything
before buying.

To your 4 pts. At the freight selection will you show the weight like Hard the freight
z.b. 400 kg but at the data above does not matter unless the freight is at 800 kg but
this is only possible if you use mods.



Hey Also Ich Fahre mit dem Volvo FH Globeltroter XL

Beim diesem LKW hab ich Folgendes Motor: D16G750 Euro5/EE
Mit dem 260 km Mod : Motor Super Fast 4.000 PS

Getriebe: Super Fast 22+2 Gänge Mit dem 260 km Mod: Motor: Superfast *32

Bei diesem Beispiel kannst du dann sehen wie die anzeigen sein sollten dies
kann man ja vor dem Kauf alles Einstellen.

Zu deinem 4 Pkt. bei der Fracht Auswahl wird dir ja das Gewicht Angezeigt wie
Schwer die Fracht z.b. 400 kg aber bei den Daten oben spielt dies keine Rolle es
sei denn die Fracht ist bei 800 kg aber dies gibt es glaub auch nur wenn man Mods
nutzt.

[uni790]

Originally posted by RaMb0RO:

Hello guys.I want to upgrade my truck(or buy a new one).But i have some questions:
1.Which are the most important stats and which should i upgrade ?
2.Does it matter if the Heavy Cargo bar is much longer than the Normal Cargo?
I mean,in my opinion(correct me if i am wrong)if i have the Heavy bar at maximum(or almost)i can drive any cargo(both normal and heavy).If i have only the Normal bar at maxium(or almost)i can drive only the normal.Again,correct me if i am wrong and tell me which one is the most important
3.Can you tell me the best truck to buy?:)
I mean i saw a lot of posts about this and that there are so many trucks that are good to buy,but i did not see one that says "X is the best"or something like that.I know that every truck is the best in its own way,but,can you tell me which one do you recommend to buy?
4.And one more thing.when i am looking for a job,does it says which one is normal cargo or heavy?(i know this is a dumb question but just to know:))
Thank you^_^

1. That would entirely depend on what jobs you want the truck to excell at.
2. not really, the truck does tend to get harder to manuver, making wider turns and the like with longer bars (in the end though don't worry too much about the bars)
3. Volvo is likely the most powerful, however play around with them in the quickplay and pick the one you like the look of best, they'll all do any job
4. if you have the heavy cargo DLCs they'll have a weight icon, if you don't have that, don't worry about it.

[RaMb0RO]

So it dosen't matter the lenght of the normal and heavy cargo?

[uni790]

Originally posted by RaMb0RO:

So it dosen't matter the lenght of the normal and heavy cargo?

those are just rough estimations, you're better off checking the actual gear you have installed in the truck, like 6 vs 12 vs 16 gear gearboxes(and all the other kinds available), or the size and power of the engine, number of axels, there's alot more to the stats then those bars, they're just there to give you a rough idea what the truck can do.

[Rubberduck]

u cant have too much hp. i am using an engine mod with 2400 hp and 12+2 gearbox. i am also using the RJL Scania with 10/6 chassi and most important All Wheel Steering. Makes it much easier to handle that real long monster.
u can take a look here in this sample vid:
https://youtu.be/8Z-60TBe_5M

[RaMb0RO]

So in the end,if i have the Normal Cargo bar at 70% let's say,it will be easier and faster for my truck or it will be the same if it is at 20%?

[uni790]

Originally posted by RaMb0RO:

So in the end,if i have the Normal Cargo bar at 70% let's say,it will be easier and faster for my truck or it will be the same if it is at 20%?

well, once again I gotta say, ignore the bars, look at the actual truck info, engine size, gearbox, truck length ect. those bars tell you nothing important.

[RaMb0RO]

Well i drive a Volvo FH16 Classic Sleeper and the stats are:
Engine Power:750hp
Engine Torque:3550
Gearbox:I-Shift ATO3512F R + ASO-ULC
Gears Count:14
And now some stats that i don't know what they do:))
First Gear Ratio:32.04 /Last Gear Ratio 0.78 /Differential Ratio 3.40 /Effective Wheelbase 3.003 mm /Retarder:Yes /Axle Count 3 /Powered Axles 1

(Can you tell me what is the retarder and what it does?)
Thank you

[uni790]

the retarder is another kind of brake, if you have auto retarder turned on while in cruise control it'll auto brake as you get over your set speed, like when going down hill.

your gear ratios is how many times the engine/transmission does a full rotation per wheel rotation(I believe) differential ratio is how much faster wheels on one side of the truck can spin faster then wheels on the opposite side. effective wheelbase I believe is the size, or distance apart your wheels are (not exactly sure) Axel count is the number of axels the truck has, and powered axles tells you have many are for driving, they push you along.

someone else can probabily give a better description then I can, lol

[RaMb0RO]

Originally posted by uni790:

the retarder is another kind of brake, if you have auto retarder turned on while in cruise control it'll auto brake as you get over your set speed, like when going down hill.

your gear ratios is how many times the engine/transmission does a full rotation per wheel rotation(I believe) differential ratio is how much faster wheels on one side of the truck can spin faster then wheels on the opposite side. effective wheelbase I believe is the size, or distance apart your wheels are (not exactly sure) Axel count is the number of axels the truck has, and powered axles tells you have many are for driving, they push you along.

someone else can probabily give a better description then I can, lol

Thank you so much:)

[HiTmAn]

for normal cargo 12 speed is best...give u fine balance between power and speed.. and for normal cargo i use 4x2 u dont need any other... for mediom have cago u wish 6x4 or for very heavy long cargo 8x4 ..taglift is mostley used for adr jobs..

[RaMb0RO]

And one more thing,does it worth it to buy a trailer?
I mean will i get more money or?

[GODSPEED|seven]

Originally posted by RaMb0RO:

Hello guys.I want to upgrade my truck(or buy a new one).But i have some questions:
1.Which are the most important stats and which should i upgrade ?
2.Does it matter if the Heavy Cargo bar is much longer than the Normal Cargo?
I mean,in my opinion(correct me if i am wrong)if i have the Heavy bar at maximum(or almost)i can drive any cargo(both normal and heavy).If i have only the Normal bar at maxium(or almost)i can drive only the normal.Again,correct me if i am wrong and tell me which one is the most important
3.Can you tell me the best truck to buy?:)
I mean i saw a lot of posts about this and that there are so many trucks that are good to buy,but i did not see one that says "X is the best"or something like that.I know that every truck is the best in its own way,but,can you tell me which one do you recommend to buy?
4.And one more thing.when i am looking for a job,does it says which one is normal cargo or heavy?(i know this is a dumb question but just to know:))
Thank you^_^

Here is a little more input from another "newbie" and what I've been learning;


1.
Upgrade what matters to the type of cargo you wish to move around. Just click on the parts and see what effect they have on the bars and aim for wtv you feel like.

2.
The bars you see are a measure of how EFFICIENT your truck is at that particular task.
For example, a full bar in heavy cargo would mean it is very efficient at hauling very heavy loads; it has the right gear ratio (aka the right transmission) and a very high torque engine with the proper traction wheel. It'll be the optimal balance between how much gas you use to pull that kind of weight. You'll be able to pull it up a steep hill easily, accelerate easily (compared to weaker combination) etc...

At the same time, that truck would be INEFFICIENT at normal loads because all the power drinks a lot of gas. You would be wasting a huge amount of gas and potential on light duty.

3.
Best truck is relative to your taste. Maybe you just care about the exterior looks and creating custom looks, maybe the interior view is most important, or maybe you like to sit higher/lower, being very small or very big.

Just make a list of the trucks in the game. every brand has like 2 base models... just take quick jobs with those trucks and write down what you like about this or that truck, and what you don't like.

For example, some trucks are easier to see detail on dashboards and speedometer than others, so you just have to see how they feel.

Some have quieter sound, some sound louder. Do you want to feel like always racing? or just cruise and relax? Old looking interior, or designer look?

4.
Heavy cargo shows an icon that looks like a weight. When you select it, it will also warn you before you accept the job to make sure you can take it (when you have your own truck).


Anyways, hope this helps a little. Sit back, drive and enjoy!