Which reefer trailer is the best?
Great Dane Everest reefer
The Great Dane Everest reefer is designed for refrigerated carriers who value safety and efficiency. It is the highest performing, most thermally efficient trailer available, because it is built using the highest quality components and technology available for the greatest return on your investment.
How much is a new reefer trailer?
A single brand new reefer trailer is $36,500 in the Truck Paper. New boxes without a reefer are $42-44,000. Add in a reefer, carrier or TK, is another $22-24K. Makes a new trailer closer to $68-70K.
How hot can a reefer trailer get?
Some reefer trailers can accommodate zones with different temperatures in each so drivers can haul multiple types of goods in one load. The average reefer maintains temperatures within a range of about -13 degrees to 77 degrees Fahrenheit.
Why is it called a reefer trailer?
“Reefer” is slang for refrigerated. The truck is your standard semi-cab. However, the reefer really is just the trailer. A “reefer truck,” then, is a semi pulling a refrigerated trailer, designed to haul perishable goods.
How many hours is good for a reefer unit run?
So, how many hours is a reefer good for? There is no hard fast number, but we generally consider a reefer to be “older” at 20,000 hours, and wouldn’t rely on anything above 30,000 hours. Manufacturers routinely claim their reefer units will last 40,000 hours, but that’s a lot like a car with 300,000 miles.
How many hours will a reefer unit last?
Reefer units typically log around 4,000 hours maximum each year. A trailer that is three years old can be expected to have between 9,000 to 12,000 hours on its refrigerated unit. The hours on a unit can be compared to the miles accumulated on a truck. More hours means that the unit was more heavily used.
How much does a reefer cost?
A new 40′ refrigerated storage container has an average cost between $10,000 and $12,000. A used 40′ refrigerated storage container has an average cost between $4,600 and $6,300. A new 40′ high cube refrigerated storage container has an average cost between $10,000 and $12,400.
Do reefer trailers heat and cool?
A refrigerated or ‘reefer’ trailer has a refrigeration unit at the front which can heat or cool the load depending on the ambient temperature. It allows for temperature-sensitive goods to be transported long distances.
What is considered high hours on a reefer trailer?
There is no hard fast number, but we generally consider a reefer to be “older” at 20,000 hours, and wouldn’t rely on anything above 30,000 hours. Manufacturers routinely claim their reefer units will last 40,000 hours, but that’s a lot like a car with 300,000 miles.
Can you use a reefer as a dry van?
The answer to that question is, yes, of course. Dry freight shippers don’t often remember that they can actually make good use of reefer trailers to ship their goods. If the freight is moving to active produce-shipping markets, shippers can save 6-17% on their freight shipments.
Which is better Thermo King or Carrier?
The Thermo King units have a smaller, but more reliable compressor, while the Carriers tend to have better electronics and microprocessors.
Is the utility 3000R a multi Temp reefer?
Built with the same industry-leading technologies of the 3000R, the Utility 3000R Multi-Temp reefer is customizable with a variety of options to meet your unique operational requirements.
How big is the skirt on a utility trailer?
SAE tested and SmartWay ® -verified to improve fuel savings, the Utility Side Skirt is also CARB-compliant when used with low rolling resistance tires. 3/16″ thick, it provides greater protection against fork truck impacts.
What kind of refrigeration unit does utility trailer use?
Utility installs a variety of models of refrigeration units, both standard single temperature units and most versions of multi-temp refrigeration units. For better operating efficiency, pintle hooks are available for single axle, turnpike double and Canadian C-Train style dual pintle hook trailer operations.