What is Carrier APU?
Carrier’s auxiliary power units (APUs) are the trucking industry’s all-around performance leaders. No other APU offers the combination of air conditioning, heating, cab power, engine warming, truck battery charging and optional shore power connectivity found in the ComfortPro diesel or electric units.
How much does a carrier APU cost?
According to the North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE), APUs can cost anywhere from $8,500 to $13,000 per unit installed.
What engine does Carrier APU use?
The ComfortPro APU is powered by a small Kubota diesel engine, which consumes about 0.2 gallons of diesel per hour, yet can also be “plugged in” to shore power at a truckstop or warehouse so the APU engine doesn’t need to be used, said Ignacio Aguerrevere, Carrier’s director of marketing, during a press conference here …
How much fuel does a carrier APU use per hour?
They generally burn between 0.1 and 0.5 gallons of fuel per hour depending on their design, the ambient temperature, the sleeper’s insulation, and the resulting HVAC load, along with the AC power being generated.
How much does a carrier APU weigh?
Performance Specifications
| Diesel APU | |
|---|---|
| Engine | Tier 4 final 2 cylinder diesel engine |
| Generator | 6kW rating @ 110/120V, 60Hz AC 5.2kW available power |
| Dimensions | 18.5″ x 24.9″x 28.5″ |
| Weight | 375 lbs. |
Does an APU charge batteries?
On tractor trailers, and APU is a small diesel engine that powers a heat and air conditioning unit while charging the truck’s main batteries at the same time. This allows the driver to remain comfortable in the cab and have access to electric power without running the main truck engine.
How much does a green APU cost?
Effective August 1, 2021, we are forced to increase the price of our Green APU to $11,500.
Does the APU use fuel?
First, the APU runs on fuel and generally represents about 2-2.5% according to IATA. Air Conditioning Unit (ACU) and Ground Power Unit (GPU) can also be used to provide energy on the ground but should not be deployed in addition to the APU.
How much does a TriPac APU weigh?
CONTROLS The TriPac HMI Controller features a simple three-knob design for easy operation. SYSTEM WEIGHT (APPROX.) APU Unit: 345 lbs (156 kg) HVAC System: 70 lbs (32 kg) WARRANTY SUMMARY Terms of the Thermo King Limited Express Warranty are available upon request.