S.CU d80 ePTO ready transport cooling unit: cost-efficient, emission-free refrigerated transport

An ePTO electric power take-off on the electric tractor unit allows additional consumers, such as the transport cooling unit on a refrigerated box body semi-trailer, to run purely on electricity. The transport cooling unit itself can be either a purely electric or a diesel-powered cooling system. The Schmitz Cargobull S.CU d80 ePTO ready can be operated fully electrically in combination with an e-truck. The electric tractor unit’s traction battery supplies the transport cooling unit with electrical energy via the ePTO.  The S.CU d80 ePTO ready remains equipped with a diesel generator set, which supplies the cooling unit with energy if the electrical power supply fails. The control in Schmitz Cargobull’s S.CU cooling unit automatically switches back and forth between the ePTO and the diesel generator, ensuring that the S.CU remains consistently operational thanks to the two different energy sources. This is the ideal solution for refrigerated logistics providers as it guarantees maximum flexibility within a mixed fleet, regardless of the drive system and truck brand.

Schmitz Cargobull is the first trailer manufacturer to factory-fit a complete hybrid solution: the S.CU d80 ePTO ready. For more than 12 years, Schmitz Cargobull has offered its own transport cooling unit solutions with the S.CU (semi-trailer cooling unit). These solutions are optimised for use with FERROPLAST® cooling bodies and the TrailerConnect® telematics system. All Schmitz Cargobull S.CU refrigerated box body semi-trailers with transport cooling units include a 24-month service contract with proactive monitoring and are factory-fitted with the TrailerConnect® telematics system. Contracts can be extended at any time. In times when drivers are in short supply, comfort plays an important role and has not been neglected. That is why all S.CU transport cooling units come with the Silence Kit as standard for optimal noise reduction. What’s more, they feature intuitive menu navigation on the control unit. All data and functions, such as two-way communication, optional RemoteStart and CargoSets, are integrated into the TrailerConnect® telematics system.

Optionally, the Schmitz Cargobull S.CU d80 cooling unit with its robust MonoTemp four-cylinder diesel motor is available as an ePTO-ready version featuring an electric power take-off.

The system delivers up to 14,000 watts of cooling output and up to 10,500 watts of heating output and is also distinguished by its low fuel consumption and the lowest noise emissions (94.9 dB(A)) in its performance class.