A good connection guaranteed – 500 Schmitz Cargobull dolly trailers already delivered
Rising demand especially for EcoDuo combination
August 2021 – Schmitz Cargobull’s dolly trailer is a success story. The current version is produced at the Altenberge site and is becoming increasingly popular, particularly as a connecting element for 25.25-metre long trucks or especially for the 31.5-metre EcoDuo combinations in other European countries. So far, a total of 500 units have been ordered and delivered to a range of customers.
Like the semi-trailers, the twin-axle dolly trailer is based on Schmitz Cargobull’s popular modular system. When the variable air suspension, established ROTOS running gear system and Multi Ride Height system are combined with different tyres, it can be used for both standard and MEGA fifth wheel heights. Thanks to the range of drawbar options, the dolly trailer can also be used for low underfloor couplings and with all coupling positions and versions. To ensure an optimum ride response, dolly trailers are equipped with a swivelling fifth wheel.
The dolly trailer is used both for 25.25-metre combinations as well as for full vehicles with a length of 31.5 metres. In Schmitz Cargobull’s preferred EcoDuo combination, two standard semi-trailers are connected via the dolly trailer and coupled to a tractor unit. This flexible concept – based on standard trailers – has a number of plus points. In conventional long truck concepts, the length of the load carriers used can differ, meaning they cannot be combined for flexible use, requiring fleets to invest additional money. And because there are no standardised European regulations, it is difficult to conduct unbroken cross-border transport jobs. The concept has already been approved in Scandinavia and is currently being tested in Spain and the Netherlands.
Like the semi-trailers, the twin-axle dolly trailer is based on Schmitz Cargobull’s popular modular system. When the variable air suspension, established ROTOS running gear system and Multi Ride Height system are combined with different tyres, it can be used for both standard and MEGA fifth wheel heights. Thanks to the range of drawbar options, the dolly trailer can also be used for low underfloor couplings and with all coupling positions and versions. To ensure an optimum ride response, dolly trailers are equipped with a swivelling fifth wheel.
The dolly trailer is used both for 25.25-metre combinations as well as for full vehicles with a length of 31.5 metres. In Schmitz Cargobull’s preferred EcoDuo combination, two standard semi-trailers are connected via the dolly trailer and coupled to a tractor unit. This flexible concept – based on standard trailers – has a number of plus points. In conventional long truck concepts, the length of the load carriers used can differ, meaning they cannot be combined for flexible use, requiring fleets to invest additional money. And because there are no standardised European regulations, it is difficult to conduct unbroken cross-border transport jobs. The concept has already been approved in Scandinavia and is currently being tested in Spain and the Netherlands.
The dolly trailer is used both for 25.25-metre combinations as well as for full vehicles with a length of 31.5 metres.
The two trailers in the EcoDuo trailer combination can easily be split between two tractor units at border points or in specific areas. When compared to conventional tractor units and one trailer with a 40t total tractor-trailer weight, the EcoDuo concept offers several advantages. For instance, fuel consumption per transported tonne is reduced along with CO2 emissions, there is less strain on the road network thanks to fewer tractor units in use, and roads and bridges are better protected because axle loads and trailer numbers are lower. The entire vehicle combination is sustainable and kind to the environment. It also helps to counter the lack of drivers as just one driver can transport two trailers with one tractor unit over long distances.
With the EcoDuo concept, Schmitz Cargobull is advocating the Europe-wide introduction of a transport concept that reduces the burden on the existing infrastructure, reduces CO2 emissions, takes into account current transport industry standards – particularly for multi-modal transport jobs – and can ideally be used for extra-urban transport.
With the EcoDuo concept, Schmitz Cargobull is advocating the Europe-wide introduction of a transport concept that reduces the burden on the existing infrastructure, reduces CO2 emissions, takes into account current transport industry standards – particularly for multi-modal transport jobs – and can ideally be used for extra-urban transport.
À propos de Schmitz Cargobull :
Avec une production annuelle de 63 500 véhicules, et environ 6 500 salariés, la Schmitz Cargobull AG est le leader européen des constructeurs de semi-remorques, remorques et carrosseries de porteurs . Au cours de l'exercice 2018/2019, un chiffre d'affaire d'env. 2,29 milliards d'euros a été réalisé. En tant que précurseur dans ce secteur, l'entreprise du Muensterland a développé très tôt une stratégie de marché globale. Elle mise systématiquement sur les standards de qualité à tous les niveaux : de la recherche et du développement, en passant par la production, jusqu'aux contrats de services, la télématique de semi-remorque, le financement, la fourniture de pièces de rechange et la vente de véhicules d'occasion.
L'équipe de presse de Schmitz Cargobull :
| Anna Stuhlmeier : | +49 2558 81-1340 I anna.stuhlmeier@cargobull.com |
| Andrea Beckonert : | +49 2558 81-1321 I andrea.beckonert@cargobull.com |
| Silke Hesener : | +49 2558 81-1501 I silke.hesener@cargobull.com |
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Press release: "A good connection guaranteed – 500 Schmitz Cargobull dolly trailers already delivered"
