The detail that does the most work in a fish container is where the meltwater goes. Ice melts on the way; if the water has nowhere to collect it either stays under the fish or runs onto the vehicle and the floor, and both are hygiene problems. So the container is chosen by how it holds and empties liquid, not by its outer volume.
| Model | Volume (GEBHARDT table) | Liquid collection |
|---|---|---|
| TBX 1000 Seafood | 930 + 24 litres | Integrated special tray, 24 litres; meltwater drain at the back of the container |
| TBX 795 | 775 + 18 litres | Stainless tray accessory, 18 litres |
| TBX 725 | 705 + 18 litres | Stainless tray accessory, 18 litres |
A tray's litres do not mean it will last the whole route, because the amount of meltwater depends on the ice you use, the length of the trip and the outside temperature. Write down how many kilograms of ice go on a run and how many hours the route takes, then compare 24 or 18 litres with that.
- Fill the container with your real crates, the ice and any dividers, and see how much usable volume is left.
- Carry it along a representative route, tilt it and empty it; watch where the water goes, whether the outlet clogs and whether it spills on the floor when emptied.
- After emptying, wash the tray, corners and drains; check whether parts come out and whether drying is easy.
In the quote, match the exact model, whether the tray is included on a 725 or 795, and the internal dimensions in writing; model details are on the TBX Seafood page. If you compare with single-use boxes, count the same product, the same duration, and the return and washing work of the container.
