Krone SZK 18
Built: 2004-2006 · Series: SZK 18
More machines from model year 2004
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Krone SZK 18 – trailer from the Werlte commercial vehicle plant: five versions with 28 to 32 t gross weight and around 13.9 m length
Krone has built its commercial vehicles in Werlte in the Emsland region since 1971, after the company, originally founded as an agricultural machinery maker, set up its own plant there for trailers and semi-trailers. The SZK 18 range covers a heavier trailer line of the brand in the register; the models SZK 18, SZK 18 ELB4 and SZK 18 ELNZ4-LI differ mainly in axle count and steering.
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The register lists 5 versions with unladen weights from 7,520 to 9,300 kg, gross weights from 28,000 to 32,000 kg, lengths from 13,860 to 13,950 mm and a width of 2,550 mm.
At around 13.9 m long and gross weights up to 32 t, the SZK 18 trailers are among the largest drawbar-combination components in long-haul traffic, where together with a truck chassis they exploit the maximum loading volume of an articulated combination; here Krone competes with manufacturers such as Schmitz Cargobull and Fliegl. In interchange traffic with tractor units from different hauliers, too, trailers of this size are in demand thanks to their standardised coupling technology.
When buying used, check the drawbar and overrun brake for play and braking effect, the frame and side members for corrosion, the axles, tyres and braking system, and, on forced-steering axles, the steering linkage; on the long wheelbases of this range, uneven tyre wear often signals misaligned tracking at an early stage.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Krone SZK 18, Krone Trailer (manufacturer)
Technical data
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 13,950 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,550 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 9,850 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 9,300 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 30,000 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Top speed | 100 km/hcorrect |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the Krone SZK 18 weigh?
The unladen weight is 9,300 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Krone SZK 18?
30,000 kg.
Up to what speed is the Krone SZK 18 approved?
Approved up to 100 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Krone SZK 18?
13,950 mm × 2,550 mm.
When was the Krone SZK 18 built?
Production years: 2004-2006.
What to check before buying
- Search the frame and welds at the axle mounts — that is where cracks start.
- Check the brakes and the last inspection in the papers.
- Work the gross weight against the towing vehicle before buying.
- Compare the chassis number with the papers.
- Look at the floor, cover or body from the inside — rust does not show from outside.
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