Refrigerated Trucks & Vans
T-1090 & T-1090 MAX
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The T-90 Series: More Capacity, More Savings, More Reliability, More Technology
The T-90 Series of self-powered truck refrigeration units offers MORE in every aspect, from capacity and reliability to fuel efficiency and advanced technology. Developed with customer-focused innovation, these units provide the right solutions for today’s demanding challenges.
With improved coil designs and optimized engine management, the T-90 Series delivers elevated performance, boasting an increased capacity of up to 35 percent. The entire series features the latest Thermo King designed and manufactured reciprocating compressors, ensuring continuously improved reliability. For those needing maximum capacity, MAX models offer even greater performance with larger coils, optimized speeds, and sound reduction.
Savings are maximized with an extended maintenance interval of 2,000 hours, the longest in the industry, reducing downtime and costs. The powerful SR Control System ensures accurate temperature control and efficient operation, leading to industry-leading fuel savings. SmartPower™ Electric Standby further reduces fuel consumption and emissions. QuickTemp Technology provides faster pull-down and recovery rates, along with significant reductions in fuel consumption and engine runtime.
Reliability is at the core of Thermo King's design, with extensive product qualification and unmatched service and support. The T-90 Series integrates advanced technology, including telematics hardware for TracKing® Cellular connectivity, USB service connectivity, and the Premium HMI. OptiSet® Plus allows for total customization of operating conditions, ensuring consistent product quality and improved efficiency.
Benefits
Extended Maintenance Interval (EMI)
Benefit from the industry's longest maintenance interval of 2,000 hours, significantly reducing downtime, operational costs, and environmental impact.
Premium HMI
Experience the easiest-to-use and most powerful control interface with a symbolic interface, easy-to-read LCD display, and on-screen instructions for quick and precise setting adjustments.
Integrated ConnectedSuite™ Telematics
Streamline your operations with integrated telematics hardware, opening the door to TracKing® Cellular for seamless connectivity to your units and cargo.
Opti-Set Plus
Optimize unit settings and parameters with pre-set profiles tailored to your cargo, ensuring consistent product quality, improved fuel savings, and reduced driver errors.
Industry Leading Capacity
Achieve faster pull-down, quicker recovery after door openings, less fuel burned, and fewer engine run hours, delivering results that positively impact your bottom line.
Thermo King Reciprocating Compressors
The entire T-90 Series features the latest Thermo King designed and manufactured X-214 and X-430 reciprocating compressors, ensuring continuously improved reliability and performance.
SmartPower™ Electric Standby
Save fuel, reduce engine wear, and decrease emissions by running your refrigeration unit on electric power when stationary, potentially saving up to 75% on fuel costs.
QuickTemp Technology
Benefit from up to 30 percent faster initial pull-down and recovery rates, up to 35 percent reduced fuel consumption, and up to 25 percent decreased engine runtime, along with better cargo temperature control.
USB Service Connectivity
Easily perform diagnostics and flash load system settings, putting advanced service capabilities at your fingertips.
Unit Specs
T-1090 Refrigeration Capacity
| Engine Capacity (35°F) | 32,000 BTU/hr |
| Electric Capacity (35°F) | 27,000 BTU/hr |
| Engine Capacity (0°F) | 21,000 BTU/hr |
| Electric Capacity (0°F) | 15,500 BTU/hr |
| Engine Capacity (-20°F) | 13,500 BTU/hr |
| Electric Capacity (-20°F) | 9,801 BTU/hr |
T-1090 Heating Capacity
| Engine (35°F) | 14,000 BTU/hr |
| Electric (35°F) | 14,000 BTU/hr |
T-1090 General
| Weight (Standard unit) | 1014 lbs |
| Weight (with SmartPower option) | 1123 lbs |
| Refrigerant | R452A |
| Refrigerant Charge | 6.8 lbs |
T-1090 MAX Refrigeration Capacity
| Engine Capacity (35°F) | 35,000 BTU/hr |
| Electric Capacity (35°F) | 28,500 BTU/hr |
| Engine Capacity (0°F) | 22,500 BTU/hr |
| Electric Capacity (0°F) | 19,000 BTU/hr |
| Engine Capacity (-20°F) | 14,250 BTU/hr |
| Electric Capacity (-20°F) | 12,163 BTU/hr |
T-1090 MAX Heating Capacity
| Engine (35°F) | 20,000 BTU/hr |
| Electric (35°F) | 14,000 BTU/hr |
T-1090 MAX General
| Weight (Standard unit) | 1051 lbs |
| Weight (with SmartPower option) | 1160 lbs |
| Refrigerant | R452A |
| Refrigerant Charge | 8.1 lbs |
Documentation & Spec Sheets
Download brochures, specification sheets, and operator manuals for the T-1090 & T-1090 MAX.
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