Vector™ 8500 Trailer Refrigeration Unit

Vector™ 8500 Trailer Refrigeration Unit

Vector 8500

The Carrier Vector™ 8500 Trailer Refrigeration Unit delivers reliable, sustainable cooling with advanced E-Drive™ all-electric technology for superior efficiency and lower emissions. 

  • E-Drive™ Technology
  • Built-in Electric Standby

Vector™ 8500 – The original all-electric trailer refrigeration system

Vector™ 8500 Trailer Refrigeration Unit

Delivering reliability, sustainability and value through advanced all-electric technology

The Carrier Vector™ 8500 Trailer Refrigeration Unit delivers reliable, sustainable cooling with advanced E-Drive™ all-electric technology for superior efficiency and lower emissions. Featuring ecoFORWARD™ technology, it meets EPA Tier 4 emissions regulations, offering fuel savings and reduced environmental impact, while its electric standby capability cuts operating costs further.

Features

At a glance

Functionality

Single-temperature

Power Source

Diesel

Nationwide Service Network

More than 180 authorized dealers available

Condenser Dimensions

76.4" x 85.7" x 22.8"; Remote 50-gallon aluminum fuel tank with mounting brackets: 65 lb.; Battery: 50 lb.

(1,940 x 2,176 x 579 mm; 29 kg; 23 kg)

Evaporator Dimensions

66.3" x 45.2" x 8.2"

(1,684 x 1,149 x 280 mm)

Body Opening

66.8" x 46.0"

(1,696 x 1,168 mm)

Approximate Weight

1,810 lb.; Remote 50-gallon aluminum fuel tank with mounting brackets: 65 lb.; Battery: 50 lb.

(820 kg; 29 kg; 23 kg)

Evaporator Airflow

Applied system performance: 3,100 cfm

(5,270 m3 /hr)

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The Carrier Vector™ 8500 revolutionizes trailer refrigeration by delivering sustainable, energy-efficient solutions designed to meet the needs of modern fleets.

Documents

Brochure

Vector Series

Vector 8500 Sell Sheet

Vector 8500 Sell Sheet (Portuguese)

Vector 8500 Sell Sheet (Spanish)

Installation

98-03340, APX Remote Display Panel Installation Instructions

98-50479, Air Chute Installation Instructions

98-50500-00, Solar Panel Fuse Installation for X4, Vector and Solara Units Installation Instructions

98-02526, Vector 8x00 Bottom Panel Installation Instructions

98-50498-00, Vector Auxiliary Liftgate Battery Charger Installation Instructions

Vector 8500 Installation Instruction

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