: 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?

Question

: 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?

In: Engineering

Answer 1

Forklifts are made to move extremely heavy loads in tight spaces at slow speeds.

Rear wheel turning allows for tight turns and navigation in a warehouse, as well as more precise movement when picking and dropping pallets.

Slow speeds make rear wheel turning safe enough in forklifts.