AL-KO Octagon Plus axle shock absorber, blue, up to 1,350 kg | 244085

Product detailed description

AL-KO Octagon Plus axle shock absorber

The original blue AL-KO Octagon Plus axle shock absorber is specially designed for AL-KO axles, with damping characteristics optimised for the trailer’s weight category.

Unlike universal shock absorbers designed for a very wide range of loads, the Octagon Plus is tuned to match the characteristics of the axle. It effectively reduces unwanted trailer oscillation and bouncing when travelling over uneven surfaces.

Blue version for up to 1,350 / 2,700 kg

AL-KO uses colour coding to distinguish the weight categories of its Octagon shock absorbers. The blue Octagon Plus version 244085 is designed for:

• single-axle trailers – 900 to 1,350 kg
• twin-axle / tandem trailers – 1,600 to 2,700 kg

For the blue version, AL-KO specifies a maximum gross weight of 1,350 kg for a single-axle trailer and 2,700 kg for a tandem-axle trailer. The green version is designed for the lower weight category, the red Octagon Plus version for higher loads, and the black Octagon Compact for the heaviest trailers.

AL-KO Octagon shock absorber weight categories

AL-KO identifies Octagon shock absorbers by trailer weight category using colour coding. Each version has a damping characteristic optimised for the corresponding load.

The values shown are the maximum gross trailer weights for each version according to AL-KO. A shock absorber from a higher weight category is not automatically more suitable for a lighter trailer. For correct operation, choose a version that matches the weight and construction of the axle.

Improved trailer stability

Axle shock absorbers reduce chassis oscillation and wheel bounce when travelling over uneven surfaces. A correctly selected AL-KO Octagon Plus shock absorber helps to provide:

• greater driving stability
• greater stability when braking
• better tyre contact with the road
• reduced trailer oscillation and bouncing
• more comfortable trailer handling while driving

AL-KO Octagon Plus design

The shock absorber uses articulated mounting eyes with rubber bushes. The design allows installation at an angle of up to 5° without unwanted tension and with low bush wear.

AL-KO uses high-quality seals, overload protection, a chrome-plated sintered-metal valve, a finely machined piston rod, dust protection between the inner and outer tubes, and special shock absorber oil.

Technical data

• manufacturer: AL-KO
• version: Octagon Plus
• colour: blue
• single-axle trailer: 900–1,350 kg
• twin-axle / tandem trailer: 1,600–2,700 kg
• maximum weight – 1 axle: 1,350 kg
• maximum weight – 2 axles: 2,700 kg
• for AL-KO longitudinal and oblique-arm axles
• weight: approx. 1.3 kg
• AL-KO original number: 244085
• additional designation: 02.3722.66.00
• PK Technik / VAPP order number: 90365

Mounting hardware included

The package includes 2 M12 × 65 bolts and self-locking nuts for mounting the shock absorber.

The product contains 1 shock absorber. A single axle requires 2 shock absorbers – one for each wheel.

Original AL-KO part

When replacing shock absorbers, we recommend fitting two shock absorbers of the same type and weight category on each axle. Before ordering, check the axle type, the trailer’s maximum weight and the design of the mounting points.

AL-KO Octagon Plus – video