: 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

Not an engineer but I can make an educated guess

I believe it’s because the general use of a forklift requires a different (and possibly more precise) form of turning, cars and etc don’t need to turn nearly on the spot and make small adjustments as much.