Schmitz KO 20 NL
Built: 1992 · Series: KO
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Schmitz KO – heavy semi-trailers from Schmitz Cargobull in Horstmar: the KO 18 to KO 36 range, unladen weight up to 15.3 t, gross weight up to 36 t
Schmitz Cargobull, headquartered in Horstmar in the Münsterland region, is one of the largest European semi-trailer manufacturers. The KO range bundles the KO 18, KO 20 (also as KO 20 NL), KO 24 and KO 36 versions, whose digits follow Schmitz's usual scheme referring to payload or capacity steps. The unladen weight, high compared with standard semi-trailers, and dimensions that in places exceed the regular width point to reinforced chassis for heavy bulk goods.
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The register lists 5 versions with unladen weights from 5,740 to 15,300 kg at a gross weight of 20,000 to 36,000 kg. Lengths range from 8,925 to 14,500 mm, widths from 2,600 to 2,925 mm.
With payloads of at times over 20 tonnes and reinforced chassis, the KO range ranks among the heavier semi-trailers in the Schmitz Cargobull line-up and is built for bulk and building-material transport in European long-haul traffic. The manufacturer competes here with Krone, Kögel and other German semi-trailer makers.
When buying used, the frame and axle suspension need particular checking for cracks and corrosion given the high payloads, along with air suspension, braking system with ABS/EBS, kingpin and landing gear. The condition of the body, sideboards or tarpaulin and the seal on the load floor determine remaining service life; spare parts are available through Schmitz Cargobull's dense dealer network across Europe.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Schmitz KO, Schmitz Cargobull (manufacturer)
Technical data
Dimensions and weights
| Width | 2,600 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 520 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 5,740 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 20,000 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Top speed | 100 km/hcorrect |
|---|
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Schmitz KO 20 NL weigh?
The unladen weight is 5,740 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Schmitz KO 20 NL?
20,000 kg.
Up to what speed is the Schmitz KO 20 NL approved?
Approved up to 100 km/h.
When was the Schmitz KO 20 NL built?
Production years: 1992.
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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