At a glance:
- Up to 66 Euro pallets can be carried across two loading levels.
- The electrically adjustable upper deck can be set in 50 mm increments.
- Rear and side loading remain possible, without a dedicated loading ramp.
- Series production is scheduled to begin in Q1 2027.
The CTV FUTURO is aimed primarily at palletised goods that cannot be stacked and for which a conventional curtainsider reaches its available floor or cubic capacity before reaching the legal weight limit.
Under suitable conditions, the trailer provides 66 pallet positions instead of the 33 available in a conventional curtainsider, although the concept does not double the permissible payload weight.
CTV publicly unveiled the FUTURO at its headquarters in Heek, Germany, on 2 September. The company says the trailer is intended to improve vehicle utilisation and reduce the number of journeys required for suitable full-truckload operations.
Second loading deck adjusts electrically
The FUTURO uses a semi-automatic second loading level divided into individual sections rather than a single continuous lifting floor.
Each section can be adjusted independently to match the height of the pallets beneath it. The electrically driven system operates from a dedicated 24V trailer battery and can be locked at 50 mm intervals.
CTV says one person can configure each loading section by remote control within a few minutes. A manual operating option is also provided.
When the additional loading level is not needed, its components can be raised underneath the trailer roof, allowing the vehicle to be used much like a conventional curtainsider.
Unlike some double-deck configurations, the FUTURO can still be loaded from either the rear or the side, and CTV says no special loading ramp is required.
Up to 1,250 mm of load height on each deck
With a single loading level and 33 pallets, the FUTURO provides up to 2,700 mm of clear loading height. When configured for 66 Euro pallets, loads of up to approximately 1,250 mm high can be accommodated on each level, provided the pallet heights are evenly distributed.
The upper deck has a technical capacity of 350 kg per Euro pallet, or 11,550 kg in total. The lower loading level can support up to 24 tonnes.
The trailer itself weighs around 7.2 tonnes, has a coupling height of between 1,050 and 1,150 mm and can therefore be used with a standard tractor unit, according to CTV. Its body is certified to DIN EN 12642 XL.
CTV has also developed load-securing provisions for both levels. Cargo on the lower deck can be secured using the outer perforated frame, while the curtains incorporate dedicated loops for securing loads on the upper level.
Could one trailer replace two?
CTV sees the strongest business case in full-truckload operations involving relatively light, non-stackable palletised freight.
Where weight and height allow all 66 pallet positions to be used, one FUTURO could theoretically replace two conventional 33-pallet trailer movements.
That could reduce the number of tractor units and drivers required, while also lowering fuel, toll and loading costs. CTV additionally claims substantial CO₂ savings, although these benefits depend on the trailer genuinely replacing a second journey rather than simply providing unused additional capacity.
The manufacturer says the semi-automatic system could also reduce physical strain on drivers compared with conventional manually adjustable double-deck systems.
Production planned for early 2027
CTV intends to supply the FUTURO as a completely knocked-down modular kit to manufacturing partners rather than building every trailer itself. System Trailers Fahrzeugbau, based in Twist in Lower Saxony, has been named as the first assembly partner, while initial sales will be handled by axxcelerate.
CTV plans to expand distribution later through international franchise partners and says leasing, hire-purchase and rental options will also be offered. Series production and the first customer deliveries are scheduled for the first quarter of 2027.
