Schmitz Cargobull ZKO 18
Built: 2008 · Series: ZKO 18
More machines from model year 2008
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Schmitz Cargobull ZKO 18 – centre-axle reefer trailer of the 18-tonne class: COOL refrigerated bodies in various FP versions, 5.48 to 7.68 t unladen weight, 18 to 20 t gross weight, 9.14 to 11.08 m length
Schmitz Cargobull of Altenberge in North Rhine-Westphalia ranks among the largest trailer and semi-trailer makers in Europe. The ZKO code denotes the centre-axle trailer with a refrigerated body, and the number 18 the weight class around 18 tonnes – a size below the large semi-trailer reefers, coupled to a rigid truck to form a road train. The COOL designation covers Schmitz Cargobull's refrigerated bodies, while the FP suffixes in the model names distinguish equipment variants of the individual vehicles.
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The register lists here 14 versions with unladen weights from 5,480 to 7,680 kg, gross weights from 18,000 to 20,000 kg, lengths from 9,140 to 11,080 mm and widths from 2,550 to 2,600 mm.
Centre-axle trailers with refrigerated bodies are common in food and fresh-produce distribution, where a rigid truck with drawbar trailer offers more load volume while staying more manoeuvrable than a full articulated combination. Schmitz Cargobull's dense workshop network serves hauliers across Europe, and alongside Krone and Kögel it is one of the leading makers in the reefer segment.
On a used example, the condition of the refrigeration unit and its service records, the tightness of the insulation panels (dents, delamination at the joints), the state of the floor after forklift use, the drawbar eye and drawbar of the centre-axle trailer, axles, brakes and tyres, and the wiring between the tractor unit and the refrigeration unit all count.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Schmitz Cargobull ZKO 18, Schmitz Cargobull (manufacturer)
Technical data
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 11,080 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,600 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 7,400 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 18,000 kgcorrect |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Schmitz Cargobull ZKO 18 weigh?
The unladen weight is 7,400 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Schmitz Cargobull ZKO 18?
18,000 kg.
What are the dimensions of the Schmitz Cargobull ZKO 18?
11,080 mm × 2,600 mm.
When was the Schmitz Cargobull ZKO 18 built?
Production years: 2008.
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 5 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.
The technical data on this page comes from official vehicle registration records (RDW/Traficom), not from the manufacturer.
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ZKO 18/L 7.5FP45 COOL
ZKO 18/L 7.63FP45 COOL
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ZKO 18/L-7.7 FP 25-2
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Sources: Traficom — Finnish vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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