53ft reefer trailer (US): Dimensions, Pallets and Capacity

53ft reefer trailer (US)

Inside 15,913 × 2,451 × 2,565 mm, about 100.0 m³. Holds 39 EUR pallets or 30 US pallets on the floor and up to 19,050 kg (41,998 lb) of cargo.

Plan a load in this trailer

Dimensions

Inside length	15,913 mm	52′ 2″
Inside width	2,451 mm	8′ 0″
Inside height	2,565 mm	8′ 5″
Door opening	2,451 × 2,565 mm	8′ 0″ × 8′ 5″
Volume	100.0 m³	3,533 ft³
Max cargo (payload)	19,050 kg (41,998 lb)
Empty weight (tare)	6,795 kg (14,980 lb)

Insulated walls make it smaller inside than a dry van: width runs 96.5 to 97.5 in and height 101 to 106 in by make. Leave room for air to flow at the front and top. Payload is what the US 80,000 lb gross limit leaves after the tractor and the reefer trailer. Typical; varies by make.

How many pallets fit

39 × EUR / EPAL 1 (1200 × 800) on the floor

30 × US GMA (48 × 40 in) on the floor

Single layer, with the best mix of lengthwise and crosswise pallets. Two layers fit when each loaded pallet is at most 1.28 m (4′ 2″) tall and the goods can take the weight.

How many cartons fit

Carton	Fits	Volume used
600 × 400 × 400 mm	948	91%
400 × 300 × 300 mm	2,650	95%
24 × 18 × 18 in	722	92%
18 × 12 × 12 in	2,218	94%

Cartons may lie on any side, stacked to the ceiling, weight not counted. Your own sizes, weights and rules: open the planner.

Questions

How many pallets fit in a 53ft reefer trailer?

39 EUR pallets (1200 × 800 mm) or 30 US pallets (48 × 40 in) fit on the floor in a single layer, using the best mix of orientations. If each loaded pallet is at most 1.28 m tall, and the goods allow it, pallets can go two high. Count the payload too: a full floor of heavy pallets can exceed it.

What are the inside dimensions of a 53ft reefer trailer?

About 15,913 × 2,451 × 2,565 mm (52′ 2″ × 8′ 0″ × 8′ 5″) long, wide and high inside, about 100.0 m³ (3,533 ft³). Exact figures vary slightly by manufacturer.