Schmitz Gotha AWF18/L-20
Built: 2008 · Series: AWF18 L-20
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Schmitz Gotha AWF18 L-20 – lightweight trailers from the Gotha plant: unladen weight 2,700 to 3,080 kg at 18,000 kg gross weight, lengths up to 9,320 mm, MAXI version
The Gotha plant in Thuringia, a vehicle maker with roots going back to East German times, today belongs to Schmitz Cargobull and builds an independent trailer range under the AWF18 designation. Further suffixes in the type designation such as L-20 and 1020/1320 distinguish build details, while MAXI marks the high-volume variant of the range. Alongside the AWF18 range, the plant also produces other trailer and semi-trailer types, making it one of the group's eastern German production sites.
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The register lists 5 versions with unladen weights from 2,700 to 3,080 kg, a gross weight of 18,000 kg, lengths from 9,140 to 9,320 mm and widths from 2,440 to 2,550 mm. At an unladen weight of around 3 tonnes and an 18-tonne gross weight, the range offers a payload of roughly 15 tonnes.
As a lightweight, high-volume trailer of vehicle class O4, the AWF18 range is designed for long-haul transport, where the lowest possible unladen weight enables maximum loading; such trailers are typically operated coupled to a truck carrying general cargo, pallets or light goods. The tarpaulin allows side loading along the full length, which speeds up handling at the loading ramp.
When buying used, on trailers built this light the chassis for distortion and corrosion, axles and the braking system, the condition of the tarpaulin or body, and the trailer coupling and drawbar for cracks matter most; spare parts and service run through the Schmitz Cargobull network.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Schmitz Gotha AWF18 L-20, Schmitz Cargobull (manufacturer)
Technical data
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 9,140 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,440 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 5,070 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 2,700 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 Gotha AWF18/L-20 weigh?
The unladen weight is 2,700 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Schmitz Gotha AWF18/L-20?
18,000 kg.
Up to what speed is the Schmitz Gotha AWF18/L-20 approved?
Approved up to 100 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Schmitz Gotha AWF18/L-20?
9,140 mm × 2,440 mm.
When was the Schmitz Gotha AWF18/L-20 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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Sources: RDW — Dutch national vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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