STEERING MODES

The four-wheel steering system is the steering method with the highest maneuverability. This system allows all the vehicle's wheels to be independently directed, providing the vehicle with unique maneuvering capabilities, especially in tight spaces. In this steering system, each wheel can move independently, allowing both front and rear wheels to turn at the same angle, resulting in a tighter turning radius.

The turning center of this system is located along the vehicle's centerline. This system is preferred when a smaller turning radius is desired, enabling its use in more confined spaces. Vehicles with both front and rear steering are commonly employed in factories with limited space, areas with complex access points, and tasks requiring precise loading and unloading positions. The maneuverability allows the vehicle to perform movements requiring high maneuvering capabilities, such as vertical and lateral movements, turning within its footprint, diagonal movement, and crab movement.

The ± 90° steering option offers a middle-ground solution in terms of cost and maneuverability compared to the steering options mentioned earlier. In this option, the front axle can rotate ± 90°, placing the turning center at the center of the rear axle and enabling a significantly smaller turning radius.

Fada frequently utilizes this option in its self-powered mold-changing and transfer cars designed for carrying heavy loads. This option is generally preferred in applications with limited budgets, compact-sized machinery requirements, or unidirectional vehicles where reducing the turning radius is essential.