Thermo King V-Series direct drive
V-800 Series
Use these units where large urban transport is needed.
Why the V-800 Series
No extra diesel engine to maintain
The road compressor runs off the vehicle's engine, so there's no extra diesel engine on the unit to maintain.
Low noise in all conditions
If you deliver in areas with noise restrictions, direct-drive units offer low noise levels in all operating conditions.
Fresh or frozen
The V-800 suits fresh loads, and the V-800 MAX uses R-452A for frozen loads down to -20°F.
Plug in with SmartPower
The SmartPower electric standby option lets the unit run plugged in with the engine off.
Ideal for demanding conditions
V-Series units function in ambient temperatures up to 122°F, in both the R-134A fresh and the R-452A frozen versions.
The largest direct drive
The V-800 is the largest vehicle-powered system Thermo King offers, with the highest cooling and heating capacity on the market.
Overview
- 16,400BTU/hrV-800: cooling at 35°F on engine power
- 20,500BTU/hrV-800 MAX: cooling at 35°F on engine power
- Up to24′Box length for the V-800 MAX at 35°F, at 100°F ambient with precooled loads
- Up to122°FAmbient temperatures the units work in
The V-800 series refrigeration units are the largest vehicle-powered refrigeration systems that Thermo King offers today. The units provide unparalleled cooling performance, even up to trucks 24’ in length.
Driven by the vehicle.
What Thermo King built into the V-800 Series.
Driven by the vehicle.
The V-800 runs its road compressor off the vehicle's engine, so there's no extra diesel engine to maintain. Direct-drive units run at low noise levels in all operating conditions, and the V-800 has a greener footprint than self-powered units.
- SmartPower electric standby option on every model
- Automatic hot gas defrost
- Jet Lube compressor lubrication; Jet Cool compressor injection cooling on MAX units
Fresh or frozen.
The V-800 uses R-134A for fresh loads; it's rated at 0°F but locked out below 25°F to protect the system. The V-800 MAX uses R-452A for frozen loads and more capacity, down to -20°F.
The largest direct drive.
The V-800 is the largest vehicle-powered system Thermo King offers: a two-piece split design for fresh, frozen and deep frozen loads on medium to large trucks, with the electric standby compressor in the unit. It has the highest cooling and heating capacity on the market.
- V-800 10 and V-800 MAX 10: road compressor only
- V-800 20 and V-800 MAX 20: road compressor plus standby power
- 12 Vdc and 24 Vdc options
Built for the road.
- Direct Smart Reefer controllerIn-cab controller
- Door switch kitTurns the refrigeration off when the doors open to limit load temperature rise and save fuel, and restarts it when they close
- DIN adaptorLets the controller fit any available radio slot in the dashboard
- Hose coversMetal or plastic kits that protect hoses and cables
- Muffler kitKeeps unit vibration and noise out of the driver's cab
- Snow coversKeep snow and ice off the condenser fan blades
Compare the V-800.
Side by side with another van and small-truck unit, with only the differences showing.
Every truck unit side by sideUnit specs
Specs for the V-800 and V-800 MAX, with their test conditions.
Refrigerant
| Specification | V-800 | V-800 MAX |
|---|---|---|
| Type | R-134a | R-452A |
Refrigeration capacity: engine power (BTU/hr)
| Return air to evaporator | V-800 | V-800 MAX |
|---|---|---|
| 35°F | 16,400 | 20,500 |
| 0°F | 6,175 | 9,500 |
| -20°F | - | 6,000 |
System net cooling capacity at 100°F ambient. V-800: swash plate compressor at 2400 rpm; the non-MAX figures don't state the 100°F condition. Non-MAX R-134A units are rated at 0°F but not allowed to operate below 25°F due to system protection. A blank cell means no figure is listed.
Refrigeration capacity: SmartPower electric standby (BTU/hr)
| Return air to evaporator | V-800 | V-800 MAX |
|---|---|---|
| 35°F | 16,500 | 21,000 |
| 0°F | 7,700 | 11,000 |
| -20°F | - | 6,200 |
V-800: electric standby at 60 Hz. All standby capacities rated with 230 VAC option.
Evaporator and airflow
| Specification | V-800 | V-800 MAX |
|---|---|---|
| Evaporator | ES800 | ES800 |
| Airflow | 1600 CFM | 1600 CFM |
V-800 airflow is 1600 CFM in the V-800 brochure and 1,576 in the Quick Reference Guide.
Road compressor
| Specification | V-800 | V-800 MAX |
|---|---|---|
| Compressor | TK-21 swash plate | TK-21 swash plate |
| Displacement | 215 cc | 215 cc |
V-800: 10 cylinders, maximum recommended speed 3000 RPM.
Electric standby: total current
| Specification | V-800 | V-800 MAX |
|---|---|---|
| 230V/3 Phase/60 Hz | 23.9 A | 23.9 A |
V-800 on the road: 12Vdc: 50 A, 24Vdc: 30 A.
Weight
| Specification | V-800 | V-800 MAX |
|---|---|---|
| Condenser without SmartPower | 212 lbs | 212 lbs |
| Condenser with SmartPower | 352 lbs | 352 lbs |
| Evaporator | 77 lbs | 77 lbs |
Refrigerant charge
| Specification | V-800 | V-800 MAX |
|---|---|---|
| Charge | 10 lbs (10 version); 10.7 lbs (20 version) | 10.3 lbs (10 version); 11 lbs (20 version) |
Electrical
| Specification | V-800 | V-800 MAX |
|---|---|---|
| DC voltage | 12 Vdc and 24 Vdc | 12 Vdc and 24 Vdc |
| SmartPower electric standby | 230V/3 Phase/60 Hz | 230V/3 Phase/60 Hz |
Standard and optional
- StandardEngine-driven compressor · Direct Smart Reefer controller · automatic hot gas defrost · Jet Lube compressor lubrication · Jet Cool compressor injection cooling (MAX units) · installation kit
- OptionsSmartPower electric standby · heating package · door switch kit · DIN adaptor · hose covers · muffler kit · snow covers
- V-800 rangeV-800 MAX 10 · V-800 MAX 20 · V-800 10 · V-800 20 (10 = road compressor only; 20 = road compressor plus standby power)
Resources
Spec sheets, brochures and manuals for the V-800 and V-800 MAX. Each opens on thermoking.com.
Every spec sheet and manual- BrochureV-800 Series brochurePDF · 5.3 MB · TK 56011-18-PLOpen V-800 Series brochure (PDF, opens in a new tab)
- BrochureDirect Drive Truck Units brochurePDF · 4.7 MB · TK 56197-18-PLOpen Direct Drive Truck Units brochure (PDF, opens in a new tab)
- Installation manualV-500, V-600, V-800 and V-1000 installation manualPDF · 13 MB · TK 61906-18-IM-ENOpen V-500, V-600, V-800 and V-1000 installation manual (PDF, opens in a new tab)
Keep it running.
The service, parts and plans behind every unit TKSE sells.
Service Factory-trained technicians at seven shops, and mobile service trucks that come to the unit.
Parts Every TKSE shop has a parts department with genuine Thermo King parts.
Guaranteed Maintenance Thermo King's fixed-cost agreement for planned and unscheduled maintenance and breakdown repairs. Your shop sets it up.
Get a quote on the V-800 Series.
Tell us what you need and pick your shop. Or call and talk it through.
- Seven shops in Florida, Georgia and Mississippi.
- Factory-trained technicians, with ongoing training.
- A parts department at every shop.
- Service trucks that come to the unit.
Questions
About the V-800 and V-800 MAX. Anything else, call your shop.
Which V-Series unit fits my van or truck?
The box-size guide starts with the V-220 for a 6-foot box at 35°F and runs to the V-800 MAX for 20- and 22-foot boxes. Frozen loads move up a size: at 0°F a 6-foot box takes a V-220 MAX, and at -20°F, ask your shop about boxes of 18 feet and up.
What's the difference between standard and MAX?
The V-800 uses R-134A and suits fresh loads; it's locked out below 25°F to protect the system. The V-800 MAX uses R-452A for frozen loads and more capacity: it's rated at 20,500 BTU/hr at 35°F on engine power, against 16,400 for the V-800.
Can it run with the engine off?
Yes, plugged in, with the SmartPower electric standby option: 230V/3 Phase/60 Hz. The V-800 keeps its standby compressor in the unit, driven by an electric motor.
Do direct-drive units need CARB registration?
No. Because the units have no emissions, the CARB TRU Exemption saves you time and money by not having to register units or do expensive compliance upgrades. That's a California rule; check CARB's current requirements if you run there.
Who services it?
TKSE's factory-trained technicians, in its shops and on its mobile service trucks.
Other V-Series models
Compare truck units
V-220 SeriesOptimal for small insulated vans or compartmental applications.
V-320 SeriesBest for small insulated vans or compartmental applications.
V-520 NosemountOptimal for small to medium sized insulated box trucks.
V-520 RooftopPerfect for medium to large insulated vans and body-on-chassis vehicles with reach-in side compartments.
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