I would guess this has to do with maneuverability. It's very hard to back up a t...

		aklemm on Feb 4, 2022 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Why are semi trucks in the US and Europe so differ... I would guess this has to do with maneuverability. It's very hard to back up a trailer when the drive vehicle wheelbase is long compared to the trailer. Adding a bunch of tongue length helps a lot.