TYPE 219 "BULLPRESS" By 1977, it turned out that KUKA's Type 218 bulk loader could still not compete with rival Schorling, so they made a new tailgate which was a virtual copy of the famous 2R! The only appreciable difference between the new Type 219 "Bullpress" and the 2R was that the the KUKA body used a steel frame with aluminium walls. Even the ejection system had the "Push-Out" (clamp and release) mechanism used on the Packmaster! (CLICK IMAGES TO ENLARGE): TYPE 209 "VARIOPRESS" In 1977 KUKA came with another new rear loader, which was a truck that could be used for all type of garbage. This was the 209 VarioPress. The compaction system of this truck is somewhat evocative the Gar Wood LP-900. (dyna-action). This truck was produced until 1982. (CLICK IMAGES TO ENLARGE): EDITORS NOTE: Looking over the photos of the KUKA 209, it is apparent that this design seems to have married the features of two famous rear loaders; outboard-mounted swing links controlling the lower end (Gar Wood LP-900) of a "telescopic" sliding upper platen (Heil Mark V). Unfortunately, Michel has only limited information on this model. Anyone who may be able to provide patent information or other details on this unusual design is encouraged to contact CRT. 1/7/07 © 2007 Eric Voytko All rights reserved Photos from factory brochures/advertisements except as noted Logos shown are the trademarks of respective manufacturers