Diesel vs. Electric Refrigerated Trailers: Which Reefer Rental Do You Need?
Self-powered diesel reefers vs. plug-in electric reefers — how they differ, where each works best and how to choose for your site.
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580-226-7811Plug-In electric refrigerated trailers — quieter, cleaner, and lower operating cost when shore power is available. Ideal for urban or facility-adjacent use.
Need it built your way? We modify any unit to fit your job — tell us what you need and we'll quote it.
We're a local yard at 1612 Refinery Road in Ardmore — not an online reseller shipping a box sight unseen. Stop by, walk the rows and choose the exact unit you want, straight from the owner.
Our dry van and refrigerated trailers come in 48 ft and 53 ft lengths. Call 580-226-7811 to check availability.
A diesel reefer has its own diesel-powered refrigeration unit and needs no outside power. An electric reefer plugs into three-phase shore power (most often 460V), runs quieter and usually costs less to operate. See our diesel vs. electric guide.
Not for a diesel refrigerated trailer — it's self-powered. Electric trailers and refrigerated containers need a suitable power connection; if you don't have one, a generator can supply it.
Self-powered diesel reefers vs. plug-in electric reefers — how they differ, where each works best and how to choose for your site.
Refrigerated trailers and containers for harvest season, restaurant remodels, catering, events and walk-in cooler breakdowns.