The winner of the Grand Prix “Behind the Wheel” - Commercial Vehicles in the “Semi-trailers” category was a refrigerated model of the Schmitz Cargobull brand.
The award ceremony for the winners took place at the COMTRANS 2021 exhibition, the largest commercial vehicle forum in Russia and Eastern Europe.
Mile Miszewski, CEO of Schmitz Cargobull in Russia, was even a little embarrassed by the enormous advantage over competitors.
General characteristics of Schmitz tipper semi-trailers
All models of Schmitz semi-trailers provided on the website are well suited for transporting various cargoes over different distances, regardless of the nature and condition of the road surface. They are unpretentious in repair and operation, suitable for use in any natural and climatic conditions.
Purpose and benefits
The main purpose of semi-trailers is the transportation of bulk cargo. They are used in construction, industry, and agriculture.
Schmitz tipper semi-trailer.
Schmitz brand trailers have the following advantages:
- high strength;
- light weight;
- components from the world's best manufacturers;
- compliance with environmental standards;
- high level of security.
Design Features
The design of Schmits equipment uses modern materials and the latest advances in technology and electronics:
- Body
The body is based on a lightweight prefabricated aluminum frame. This design is characterized by low weight, high strength, and a service life of tens of years. The materials used are not susceptible to corrosion or aggressive environments.
It is worth paying attention to the fact that modifications are available with a steel body. Such frames have greater weight and increased strength.
- Axles
All models use SAF and BPW axles. Recently, axles of our own production have appeared on some trailers.
- Roof tent
Made from durable polymer materials. Reliably protects cargo from precipitation and other harmful factors. All models are equipped with an original system for folding and unfolding the roof.
- Temperature control
The temperature inside the body is regulated by a network of special valves.
- Modern electronics
Security and temperature sensor circuitry utilizes the latest electronic technology.
- Remote control
The original software allows you to control the operation of the semi-trailer from a distance using an application installed on your smartphone.
Detailed information is visible in the video:
Where to look for spare parts
Schmitz Cargobull Parts primarily supplies original spare parts and interacts with service stations. The company's website contains a search system for spare parts.
In Russia, the central warehouse for spare parts is located in Moscow. Official dealers of spare parts:
- AVT Motors, Moscow region.
- TRUCK Center, Kazan, Samara, Tyumen, Penza.
- MANTECHNO, Nizhny Novgorod.
- CARRIER, the company produces climate control equipment and supplies spare parts for refrigerators.
- WABCO, supplier of electronic and brake automation systems.
Varieties
Different types of work require equipment with distinctive characteristics. Therefore, it produces several modifications of dump trailers. They differ in body volume, load capacity, materials used, and dimensions.
S.KI Light
One of the lightest in the world. Its weight is only 4.5 tons. Low weight is achieved by using aluminum as a material for the manufacture of the frame. The model with a steel frame weighs less than 5 tons. The body itself is a bucket box platform. It is used for transporting bulk construction materials over short distances, and also as a grain carrier.
S.KI Solid
The load capacity of this medium-sized trailer is 55 tons, and the body capacity is 49 m³. Fine-grained steel is used to make the body. This material is less susceptible to the abrasive effects of transported goods. The S.ki Solid model is designed for transporting small and large bulk cargo, scrap metal, construction waste, and industrial waste.
This type of work involves a large number of flights and intensive movement. Therefore, the S.KI Solid model implements the latest developments in the field of reliability, safety and durability. The design is equipped with a high-quality brake system and a lifting mechanism. The possibility of emergency cargo release is also provided.
S.KI Heavy
Tipper semi-trailer Schmitz S.KI Heavy.
The total weight of the trailer when loaded is 61 tons, the load on each of the 3 axles is 13 tons. The body is made of high-strength steel, resistant to wear and mechanical stress.
The purpose of this model is to transport heavy loads (brick, crushed stone, reinforced concrete structures, sand, soil) over short distances with high traffic intensity.
Other types
The Cargobull modular system used allows you to create a Schmitz semi-trailer dump truck based on any model from the two-axle Z.KI to the massive S.KI Heavy to solve various problems. Correctly combining the bucket platform, various options for the rear wall, chassis, and other components and mechanisms, the manufacturer produces more than 10 modifications of standard types of trailers.
It would seem that what new can be invented in the design of a dump truck?
Especially a semi-trailer-dump truck... However, it is possible. Schmitz Cargobull has a range of such ideas.
We ask those who are impressionable to step away from the monitor screens, as tears may come to their eyes from comparing German dump trucks with some of ours. Well, if you have the fortitude of character, then welcome to Gotha.
01.
The city of Gotha is the cultural and historical center of the state of Thuringia, and one of the oldest cities in Germany.
Schmitz Cargobull
tippers are manufactured in Gotha. A beautiful city - home to beautiful dump trucks. And high-tech.
02.
Here, for example, is a tipper semi-trailer from the
S.KI Light
. Its body is made of aluminum. The goal is weight loss. The use of aluminum for dump bodies in Europe is no longer particularly unusual, but for us it still remains something from the field of “space technology”.
03.
The tipper semi-trailers of the
S.KI Solid
use more conventional steel for their bodies, but the abundance of options... Our tippers may experience culture shock. Have you noticed the black circles on the body?
In Germany, a gradual tightening of requirements for rolling stock for the transportation of asphalt mixtures has begun. The better the rolling stock, the more “gentle” it delivers the asphalt, the better the roads will be (although where could it be better?). But nevertheless, it is a fact that the requirements for “asphalt trucks” have been tightened. Now the temperature regime for transporting the mixture is also regulated.
04.
“Circles” are points for monitoring the temperature of the asphalt mixture with a thermograph.
To comply with the new rules, since 2016 all asphalt dump trucks have been manufactured with thermal insulation from a new material - rubber-based elastomeric foam. And Schmitz
would not be himself if he had not printed
little elephants
.
Since we are talking about asphalt, then with a little Remarochka
Let's tell you how some other Europeans bother with transporting asphalt.
Remark from M-Park
These vehicles are not related to Schmitz Cargobull
, but are directly related to the reverent handling of the asphalt mixture.
05.
The Swiss and Austrians are among the few who use highly specialized asphalt dump trucks. The main feature is the non-standard body shape, reminiscent of a pear. This is necessary for accurate and precise work with the asphalt paver and precise feeding of asphalt into the receiving hopper.
06.
The machines are one-piece and very expensive, some of them are made in Germany.
This asphalt truck was manufactured by a company with the unpronounceable name Josef Asenkerschbaumer Fahrzeugbau GmbH
.
But such asphalt dump trucks have a significant drawback - the volume of transported mixture is small for large-scale construction projects.
A semi-trailer is preferable for construction, especially on highways. And here at Schmitz Cargobull
There are options that allow semi-trailers to compete in terms of accuracy with “pear-shaped” asphalt dump trucks, while significantly surpassing them in terms of delivery volumes. What are the options?
07.
We are talking about the ability to control a dump semi-trailer through a special application on a smartphone. What benefits does this provide? Many. And this is where “fiction in reality” begins.
08.
On-board-Weighing
function . It helps the driver avoid overload even in the absence of stationary scales. The electronically determined weight of the cargo can be transmitted as a data set and used for an electronic consignment note and weight card. We carry a lot, overload is excluded.
09.
Tire Control
function . Measures and regulates pressure in all tires. Proper tire pressure not only reduces the risk of a tipper semi-trailer tipping over, but also reduces fuel consumption when driving and extends tire life.
10.
Underrun Protection
function . The underrun guard can be removed to avoid damaging the paver. You can’t remove it manually, but automatically by sending a command from your smartphone.
11.
Rear Door Control
function . The tailgate can be equipped with a hydraulic drive and can be opened/closed using commands from a smartphone, accurately dosing the asphalt mixture.
12.
Safe to Tip
function . This is the most useful feature. Electronics control the lateral roll of the lifted body and the folding angle of the road train. In general, all parameters that affect the likelihood of capsizing. If something goes wrong, electronics will react faster than humans.
13.
Chassis Control
function . When reversing, all parameters of the approach to the obstacle (asphalt paver) are carefully monitored. The necessary parameters can be “remembered”. There is also a rearview video camera (shown by an arrow).
14.
Well, the most exotic function is
Road Finisher
. A video camera is placed on the upper edge of the front side and... through a smartphone you can watch the unloading of the body from the inside. If the asphalt sticks somewhere, it will not go unnoticed.
Yes, such systems are not cheap, but they make the dumper’s life a lot easier. It’s a pity, for our dump truck operators they still remain a fantasy (the rarest Russian owner of a dump truck business will fork out for such a thing).
15.
But still, anyone has the opportunity to at least virtually touch high computer-dumping technologies.
Go to trailer-control.com
.
Here, using an example of excellent 3D animation, it is shown how the S.KI Control
. I played for two hours
16.
The official
Schmitz Cargobull YouTube channel
has a promotional video on this topic, as well as separate videos for each function.
17.
Oh, why is there a video camera in the back! For us, a simple awning on a dump truck is almost a fantasy. It occurs, but is extremely rare. And the “Schmitz” awning is equipped with an electric drive and, naturally, can also be controlled from a smartphone. By the way, an awning stretched over the load also reduces fuel consumption.
18.
Have you ever seen a “balcony” on our dump semi-trailers for looking into the body? I tried to remember, but it didn’t work. And the “Schmitz” “balcony” not only exists, but was designed in accordance with some “cunning” requirements of trade unions...
19.
Awning, balcony... Underrun shoe. What does ours look like? Often - a roughly welded triangular heavy piece of iron... And here is a bright, light “pyramid” made of special plastic. What is more convenient and pleasant to use? But even such “plastic” is still fantastic for us...
And what are the “non-fantastic” dump truck products from Schmitz Cargobull
?
Theme for the second Remarque
.
Remark by M-Park
In fact,
Schmitz
are distributed throughout Russia.
20.
TsBI-Gepard from the Leningrad region had a considerable fleet of such reinforced 34 cc
Schmitz S.KI 36-8.2
21.
A batch of these 31.3 cc
Schmitz S.KI 24SL 8.2
was purchased by Rosstroy Group of Companies from Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk. The habitat of these semi-trailers is the Kuril Islands.
22.
In Siberia, dump truck “elephants” are not uncommon.
Those are definitely elephants. Siberian customers have always preferred the largest versions possible, to which, sometimes, the sides were also welded (bottom photo). But after the tightening of weight standards
, it is legally impossible to fully load such monsters, but... we are in Russia
In general, in the period from 2005 to 2016, about 1,500 (one and a half thousand) Schmitz Cargobull
. A decent number.
23.
The crisis will someday pass, the figure of 1,500 will continue to grow, and “fantastic”, no longer oversized, dump trucks will appear here too. Progress cannot be stopped. It’s a pity that it’s still difficult to say exactly when this will happen.
Buying or leasing
Any Schmitz semi-trailer dump truck is not cheap, even if you consider the option of buying used equipment. Therefore, many private owners and transport companies choose leasing. In this case, the cost of the semi-trailer is paid over several years, but the total amount is higher.
When leasing, there are some tax breaks, since the equipment is on the balance sheet of the company providing leasing services. And the cost of maintenance falls on the buyer.
If it is impossible to pay the next installments under the leasing agreement, the semi-trailer may be seized from the buyer. And if there is no profit from using the trailer you own, you will not have to pay such additional costs.
Features of the use of container ships
Semi-trailers-container carriers make it possible to easily complement the transportation of goods in logistics schemes by means of cars, sea vessels and railway transport. With the help of such equipment, it is possible to transport over long distances not only containers, but also other cargo that is attached to the platform.
The platform is designed to transport medium-tonnage 20- and 30 -foot containers, as well as large-tonnage 40- and 45 -foot containers.
When transporting goods without using a container, the load must be evenly distributed along all axes. The necessary fixation is provided by special devices.
Manufacturing
Using modern technologies, European manufacturers produce extremely reliable, high-quality and durable trailers. Therefore, loading and unloading operations, securing and transporting cargo will be as safe and comfortable as possible.
The frames of container semi-trailers are made of thick-walled square-section pipes, and are even more reinforced in the places where the suspensions are attached. This protects equipment from shock loads.
The basic configuration includes air suspension, a retractable pneumatic platform, a rollover resistance system, and various specials. fastenings for all types of cargo, a set of LED lights.
Used and new container ships
"Company STT-Auto" offers its customers a wide selection of reliable equipment . From us you can buy a new or used container truck, or exchange an old semi-trailer for a new one. Used models are carefully selected not only for appearance, but also for technical characteristics.
We always focus on the Customer's requirements and fulfill orders in the shortest possible time. purchase semi-trailers for transporting containers from our company on lease, with the help of borrowed funds, as well as through the trade-in netting system. Our specialists will help you choose the best option and provide a high level of service at all stages.
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What to look for when purchasing
You should familiarize yourself with the technical condition of the truck, the year of manufacture, and inspect the appearance. It is imperative to check the history of accidents and repairs using the vin number of the tractor, find out the number of owners, and the period of use of the vehicle.
For transporting bulk cargo, a dump trailer is the best choice. offers an improved type of such transport. Schmitz products are widely distributed throughout the Russian Federation and are in demand. You can rent or buy a new or used truck.
You can learn more about the types of Schmitz semi-trailers using this video:
About the manufacturer
The company was founded in 1892 in Germany, but began constructing the first vans only in 1935. Since the 70s, production has expanded and new assembly lines have been opened in Switzerland, Great Britain, and Lithuania. The company also buys out existing factories, modernizing them and launching its own production.
In 2007, Schmitz began producing its own axles. In 2013, the production of semi-trailers opened in Russia.
The company produces the following types of trailers and semi-trailers:
- Refrigerators (for transportation of products requiring special temperature conditions).
- Curtainsider semi-trailers (with and without sides).
- Truck dump trucks (used for transporting bulk cargo).
- Container ships.
- Trailers with swap bodies (popular for intermodal transport).
The Schmitz company has several subsidiaries, each of which is responsible for its own area of work.
- Schmitz Cargobull Finance - providing vehicles for leasing.
- Schmitz Cargobull Parts & Services - supply of spare parts, vehicle maintenance.
- Schmitz Cargobull Telematics - satellite monitoring services.
- Schmitz Cargobull Trailer Stores - work with used equipment.
Spare parts for awning tensioning
Spare parts for awning tensioning.
The manufacturer has the most developed service network. Parts for Schmitz semi-trailers are sold in many retail stores.
Here are some of them:
- "STAT". Specializes in the sale of components for commercial vehicles;
- "Tent-service" - provides spare parts for trailers made in Europe;
- "Tent Komplekt" supplies spare parts for semi-trailers of the "Schmitz" brand
The lineup
Let's look at the most popular types of "Schmitz".
S.PR Bau
S.PR Bau flatbed semi-trailers. They have a reinforced chassis for transporting heavy products. The sides close tightly and are easy to remove. S.PR Bau has a high level of operability and wide dimensions.
Features of the technology:
- axle loads up to 8 t;
- the front wall (optional height 1.2 or 2.4 m) is combined with aluminum sides (0.82 or 1.02 m);
- chassis immunity to high point loads;
- sides and corner posts can be easily removed without tools;
- quick access to the loading area via the stairs in the rear;
- chassis stability to torsional loads;
- total weight 36 – 39 tons;
- body length 13.62 m;
- body width 2.48 m.
S.CS Genios
Curtain side semi-trailer with modular body system.
This is a curtain side semi-trailer with a modular body system. Used in a variety of modifications.
Model characteristics:
- ROTOS chassis with 9 t SCB axles, 430 mm disc brakes, MRH air suspension with auto reset function;
- tilt-and-slide roof for easy operation of a forklift or crane;
- anti-slip floor;
- increased rigidity due to the structure of the front wall;
- additional crossbar;
- the front corner pillars are made by cold rolling from durable steel;
- B-pillars are flat;
- simplified load securing system;
- total weight 35 – 39 tons;
- body length 13.62 m;
- body width 2.48 m;
- rear loading height of 1.1 m.
The S.CS Genios is suitable for everyday work in poor road conditions.
S.CS Universal
The S.CS Universal general goods semi-trailer is easy to load.
Model features:
- high body strength is confirmed by quality certificates (achieved through the manufacture of corner supports from galvanized steel);
- through holes for fastening in the outer frame;
- movable safety roof, retractable awning;
- fast and flexible load securing system;
- an axle unit that provides a mileage guarantee of 1 million km;
- 4 sides on each side;
- additional 3 tons of payload with an axle distance of 1.3 m;
- weighs about 36 – 39 tons;
- body length 13.62 m;
- body width 2.48 m;
- rear height – 1.2 m.
The S.CS Universal's large space, payload and reliability when transporting heavy goods set it apart from other semi-trailers.
Other models
S.CS MEGA, S.CS MEGA X-LIGHT, S.CS FIXED ROO, s01, sk1, etc. meet the stated quality requirements of the manufacturer.
All Schmitz semi-trailers have:
- galvanized chassis with bolt-on rivets with a ten-year warranty;
- tires 385/65 R 22.5°;
- overall platform;
- EBS 2S/2M brake system with rollover prevention program, etc.
Specialized trailers are also produced. The S.CS design, for example, is equipped to safely and securely transport liquid in drums. The model is standardized with the DIN EN 12642 (Code XL) safe load securing certificate.
