Agile, low and light – tipper trailers for high-volume transport

September 2024 – The enhancements to the S.KI LIGHT tipper semi-trailer with an aluminium box body (AK) are Schmitz Cargobull’s response to growing demand for vehicles used for high-volume transport jobs, particularly in the agricultural sector. Since 2018, the trailer with a tapered chassis has also been available with the proven Schmitz Cargobull axle. The tapered chassis model series is available in the system lengths of 8.2, 9.6 and 10.5 metres. A special 80 mm offset at the height of the landing gear allows the chassis to be recessed into the body floor at the front. As a result, the loading height has been reduced by 160 mm compared to standard chassis bodies. This makes side loading even easier and helps to protect against damage. Due to the reduced loading edge height, rear loading and unloading are also made easier. Of course, the standard chassis will remain available to order.

The S.KI LIGHT AK tipper semi-trailer impresses with its larger volume and unchanged system length, offering a better payload/volume ratio for loads with a low bulk density. The unique thing about the 8.2 m body length is that, for agricultural transport jobs, up to 50 cubic metres of volume can be transported on a short chassis with a lower loading height of 3.70 m. The 8.2 m body length is more manoeuvrable and lighter when compared to the trailer lengths of 9.6 m and 10.5 m.

The reduced overall height results in the lowering of the trailer’s centre of gravity, which significantly improves stability during tipping, driving and road holding when cornering. In addition, driving through hall and barn doors and under silo-loading stations is safe and problem-free. The S.KI LIGHT AK is available in body sizes of 45 to 59 m3.

Countless safety functions make the S.KI LIGHT AK tipper semi-trailer even safer and more efficient for day-to-day use. The electric sliding tarpaulin is now also available for high-volume bodies and can be opened and closed via remote control for user-friendly, time-saving operation.

Better body lighting while driving at night increases safety and comfort when it’s dark. Thanks to the pneumatic lock on the combi-door, the body can be emptied completely with zero residue using controlled unloading via the grain slider.

Schmitz Cargobull is equipping all S.KI tipper semi-trailers with the TrailerConnect® telematics system. Apart from enhanced vehicle safety, this includes various monitoring and control functions that can be individually configured to meet customers’ needs.

In addition to standard functions such as EBS operating data determination, the trailers are also available with optional functions such as Tilt Assist or a brake lining wear indicator. Each trailer is equipped with Schmitz Cargobull TPMS sensors with auto-location as standard. The TPMS monitors the tyre pressure in real time and warns of sudden or gradual loss of pressure. This helps to avoid flat tyres and costly consequential damage, at the same time as minimising tyre wear and fuel consumption.