The MAGNUM® tops the competition in every category that counts.


What must the reefer unit of tomorrow have? We asked, you told us: Your feedback was virtually unanimous.

  • Any box temperature (-35 degrees C and above)
  • In any ambient temperature (even +50 degrees C!)
  • Less complexity/higher reliability
  • Continuous performance over time

Armed with that information, our designers and engineers went to work. The results? Everything you demanded, and then some.

Coldest Setpoint
Only the MAGNUM can maintain a -35 degrees C setpoint. Meaning only the MAGNUM can guarantee your deep frozen cargo will stay deep-frozen no matter where you haul.
Highest Cooling Capacity
Due to the extreme environmental conditions cargo boxes are exposed to, they typically experience an increase in heat leakage of 3-5% per year. Taking that into account, even a 15-year old MAGNUM has the capacity to maintain deep frozen cargo in +50 degrees C ambient. No other reefer unit can make that claim.
Fastest Pull Down Capacity
Higher cooling capacity means faster pull down. And faster pull down means better quality product upon delivery.
Simplest Design
With fewer components and an overall design that's easy to service, you'll have lower maintenance costs and more uptime with the MAGNUM.
Longest Usable Box Life
Unlike traditional units, which are only effective in moving deep frozen products for the first 5 years, the MAGNUM offers enough cooling capacity to maintain -29 degrees C throughout the 15-year life of the container. Not only does this make each box more profitable, it also eliminates paying repositioning costs for deep frozen shipments.
Most Reliable Compressor
Our aluminized scroll compressor — custom-designed by Thermo King and the world's largest scroll compressor manufacturer — can withstand the most brutal environments imaginable. That's why we have the reputation for having the most reliable compressors in the world.
Largest Cargo Capacity
25% lighter than the standard industry units, the MAGNUM can significantly increase your overall cargo capacity.
Lowest Power Consumption
In laboratory tests and field trials, the MAGNUM, compared to the competition, was able to reduce overall energy consumption an average of 30%. That adds up to even more money on your bottom line.
Lowest TEWI
Numbers don't lie. After combining the direct GWP and the indirect GWP, the numbers show that the competition produces significantly more CO2 than the MAGNUM. Translation? The MAGNUM has the lowest TEWI in the industry.

The Thermo King MAGNUM®: Peace of mind, no matter what you transport.

What does -35 degrees C mean for your customers and your bottom line?