Schmitz ZKO 20/L8.42FP45 COOL
Built: 2009 · Series: ZKO
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Schmitz ZKO – reefer trailer range from Horstmar: eight versions with kerb weight 5,650 to 7,340 kg, gross weight 18,000 to 20,000 kg, width 2,600 mm
Schmitz Cargobull markets insulated box semi-trailers under the ZKO range, linked to its Horstmar plant. Several model names, such as ZKO 18/L 7.7 FP45 COOL and ZKO 20/L8.42FP45 COOL, carry the suffix COOL, marking the version as a refrigerated trailer; the combination of body length and the panel code FP45 or FP80/45 describes the specific equipment.
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The register lists 8 versions with kerb weights from 5,650 to 7,340 kg and gross vehicle weights from 18,000 to 20,000 kg. Lengths are 9,990 to 10,140 mm and the width is 2,600 mm throughout.
Reefer semi-trailers such as the ZKO range carry temperature-controlled goods such as food and pharmaceutical products, requiring insulated walls and their own cooling unit. Schmitz Cargobull is one of the largest European semi-trailer manufacturers and supplies hauliers across Europe from several plants, including Horstmar. Refrigerated semi-trailers such as these form an important segment of Schmitz Cargobull's overall semi-trailer production, alongside curtainsiders and tippers.
When buying a used reefer trailer, check the condition of the cooling unit, the tightness of the insulation panels and door seals, and the interior lining for damage. Add the usual points of frame, axle suspension, brakes and kingpin; spare parts are supplied through Schmitz Cargobull's own service network.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Schmitz ZKO, Schmitz Cargobull (manufacturer)
Technical data
Dimensions and weights
| Width | 2,600 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 6,160 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 20,000 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Top speed | 100 km/hcorrect |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the Schmitz ZKO 20/L8.42FP45 COOL weigh?
The unladen weight is 6,160 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Schmitz ZKO 20/L8.42FP45 COOL?
20,000 kg.
Up to what speed is the Schmitz ZKO 20/L8.42FP45 COOL approved?
Approved up to 100 km/h.
When was the Schmitz ZKO 20/L8.42FP45 COOL built?
Production years: 2009.
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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