Creeper gear

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-001433",
  "term": "Creeper gear",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "An extremely low gear ratio found in some manual transmissions, particularly in agricultural machinery, off-road vehicles, and heavy trucks. It allows the vehicle to move at very slow speeds while maintaining high engine RPM and torque. This gear is used for tasks requiring precise control or maximum pulling power.",
  "synonyms": [
    "granny gear",
    "LO",
    "low gear"
  ],
  "subject": "Industrial supplies, equipment, and components",
  "see_also": [
    "LO"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "Kriechgang",
    "es": "marcha superlenta",
    "fr": "vitesse super-lente"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/creeper-gear/"
}