Schmitz Gotha SKI 18-7,2
Built: 2000 · Series: SKI
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Schmitz Gotha SKI – tipping semi-trailers from the former Gotha vehicle works in the SpecCodex register: 15 versions with gross weights from 18,000 to 39,000 kg, lengths up to 11,800 mm
Schmitz Gotha SKI denotes the tipping semi-trailers from the Gotha plant, the former Gothaer Fahrzeugwerk, which has operated under the name Schmitz Gotha since its takeover by Schmitz Cargobull. The code SKI stands for tipping semi-trailer; the model names combine a number from SKI 18 to SKI 24 with suffixes for body height and equipment such as SL06 or SR.
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The register lists here 15 versions with unladen weights from 3,200 to 8,600 kg, gross weights from 18,000 to 39,000 kg, lengths from 8,565 to 11,800 mm and widths from 2,450 to 2,550 mm.
Tipping semi-trailers carry bulk goods such as sand, gravel, soil or scrap and unload them via a hydraulically raised body; Gotha was one of the major vehicle-building centres of East Germany in the GDR era and remained, after the Schmitz Cargobull takeover, a plant for tipper and special bodies. The weight span from 18,000 to 39,000 kg gross weight within the SKI range shows the transition from lighter two-axle to heavy multi-axle versions.
On a used tipping semi-trailer, the condition of the tipping body should be checked for wear, cracks and corrosion, along with the hydraulic cylinders and lines, the tailgate and its locking, plus frame, axles and braking system; the load floor is worth checking for rust-through at the welds. Spare parts for the hydraulics come from the usual commercial-vehicle suppliers.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Schmitz Gotha SKI, Schmitz Cargobull (manufacturer)
Technical data
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 8,900 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,450 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 4,040 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 18,000 kgcorrect |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Schmitz Gotha SKI 18-7,2 weigh?
The unladen weight is 4,040 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Schmitz Gotha SKI 18-7,2?
18,000 kg.
What are the dimensions of the Schmitz Gotha SKI 18-7,2?
8,900 mm × 2,450 mm.
When was the Schmitz Gotha SKI 18-7,2 built?
Production years: 2000.
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.
A general list for this type of machine — no substitute for an inspection or an appraiser.
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This page carries 5 individual figures for this model. They come from 2 recorded sources; 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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Other models in this series
SKI 21
SKI 24
SKI 24 7.2
SKI 24 SL - 7.2
SKI 24 SL-9.6 SR
SKI 24 SL06-10.5
SKI 24 SL06-7.2
SKI 24-10,5
Sources: Traficom — Finnish vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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