: Why are forklifts mechanized in a way that only the rear end of the tires turn left/right? Why not the front end, like every other car or bus?

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: Why are forklifts mechanized in a way that only the rear end of the tires turn left/right? Why not the front end, like every other car or bus?

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Answer 1

Another reason is that when handling a very heavy load, most of the weight is on the front tires. It would take a great deal of force to steer the front wheels.