Schmitz Cargobull AKO 18/L-FP 45 COOL
Built: 2008-2012 · Series: AKO 18
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Schmitz Cargobull AKO 18 – box-trailer range from the German maker of Horstmar/Altenberge: nine versions, 5,700 to 6,650 kg unladen weight, 18 to 24 tonnes gross weight
The AKO 18 range brings together box trailers from the German manufacturer Schmitz Cargobull of Horstmar/Altenberge. AKO stands for Anhänger Koffer (box trailer); the model list shows the COOL suffix in almost every case, along with refrigeration-unit codes such as FP45, FP60 or FPK60, indicating insulated, refrigerated box bodies for temperature-controlled goods. The additional digits after FP or FPK denote the power class of the respective refrigeration unit.
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The register lists 9 versions with unladen weights from 5,700 to 6,650 kg at gross weights from 18,000 to 24,000 kg. Lengths range from 9,100 to 9,700 mm, widths from 2,550 to 2,600 mm.
With an insulated box body and refrigeration unit, the AKO 18 range belongs to the trailers for temperature-controlled transport, as widely used in food and pharmaceutical haulage on intra-European and regional distribution routes.
When buying a used refrigerated trailer of this type, the condition and tightness of the insulated box body, the function and operating hours of the refrigeration unit, the condition of doors and seals, and rust on the frame and axle mounts all matter. Axles, brakes and tyres belong to the standard check; spare parts for the body and axles run through Schmitz Cargobull and the general commercial-vehicle parts trade, and for the refrigeration unit through the respective unit manufacturers.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Schmitz Cargobull AKO 18, Schmitz Cargobull (manufacturer)
Technical data
Dimensions and weights
| Width | 2,600 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 537 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 5,875 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 18,000 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Top speed | 100 km/hcorrect |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the Schmitz Cargobull AKO 18/L-FP 45 COOL weigh?
The unladen weight is 5,875 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Schmitz Cargobull AKO 18/L-FP 45 COOL?
18,000 kg.
Up to what speed is the Schmitz Cargobull AKO 18/L-FP 45 COOL approved?
Approved up to 100 km/h.
When was the Schmitz Cargobull AKO 18/L-FP 45 COOL built?
Production years: 2008-2012.
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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This page carries 7 individual figures for this model. They come from 1 recorded source; every figure can be traced there. What we cannot document is not here — we leave gaps open rather than estimate them.
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Other models in this series
AKO 18/L 7 .15FPK60 COOL
AKO 18/L 7.1FP45 COOL
AKO 18/L 7.4FP60 COOL
AKO 18/L-7.35 FP45 COOL
AKO 24/L 8.2FP45 COOL
Sources: RDW — Dutch national vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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