New aluminium box body for the S.KI LIGHT tipper semi-trailer, designed for long service life and easy maintenance

• Improved service and user-friendliness in daily use
• Flexible equipment options for construction and agricultural logistics
• High payload and load volume from 24 to 59 metres³ in the S.KI LIGHT modular system 

September 2026 – Schmitz Cargobull has comprehensively revised and further developed the lightweight aluminium box body of the S.KI LIGHT tipper semi-trailer. The new generation combines a low kerb weight with greater robustness, long service life and improved serviceability. The S.KI LIGHT is therefore consistently aimed at users in the construction site and agricultural sectors who value high efficiency and reliability in daily use. 

The new aluminium box body combines low dead weight with high stability and is specially designed for the gentle transport of sensitive agricultural goods. The vehicle presented at the IAA 2026 with a load volume of 50 metres³ and an overall length of 9.6 metres is particularly suitable for harvested goods such as grain. The high payload makes it possible to reduce the number of trips and increase productivity during labour-intensive phases.
A galvanised chassis provides reliable corrosion protection even in changing weather conditions and intensive use. It supports a long service life and the value retention of the vehicle. The tarpaulin with quick-release device enables quick operation and reliably protects the load from the weather.

The focus of the technical optimisations is on significantly improved stability of the body, which is reflected in an increased service life and lower maintenance costs. The redesigned upper chord and wider support surfaces for the sliding roof reduce stress and contribute to a long service life. In addition, particularly stressed areas have been specifically reinforced to reduce wear. A new, more robust floor connection ensures structural stability even under high loads, while the overlying floor plate increases the overall rigidity of the structure. The rear version has also been reinforced to ensure a permanently high level of stability even during intensive use. 

In addition to the design, the serviceability and user-friendliness have also been further improved. A smooth outer contour without impact protection and grooves reduces dirt accumulation and makes cleaning easier. Two integrated wear grooves in the floor serve as visual indicators of maintenance needs and facilitate wear control. Wider sidewall profiles and fewer joints make cleaning even easier. The standardisation of the components of the sliding roof for steel round and aluminium box bodies also simplifies the supply of spare parts.
 
Other practical equipment options make daily use easier. The aluminium combination door with two pneumatically locked grain pushers enables precise and low-loss unloading. The new locking of the underride protection with spring-assisted lifting aid reduces the effort required for operation. LED interior lighting and camera systems for monitoring the body interior and the rear area improve visibility and control. A brake pad wear indicator warns of severe abrasion of the brake pads and contributes to greater safety. 

The standard TrailerConnect® telematics system enables efficient fleet management, location and real-time data transfer for greater transparency and cost-effectiveness. Digital services such as the standard tyre pressure monitoring system and optional comfort and safety functions, such as a pneumatic underride guard, the on-board weighing system or the tilt angle warning function, increase operational safety and relieve the driver. 

A Europe-wide service network, intelligent spare parts logistics and full-service insurance and financing solutions also ensure fast assistance, short downtimes and a high level of planning and cost security.