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Packmaster (Early Style 1947-54) Limited space prevents a detailed explanation*, but the Packmaster had an influence on refuse truck design that is with us to this day and must be considered a landmark industrial design. Leach literature claims the first models were sold in 1947, though the patent was filed in early 1949. Early versions have a rounded, "tank-like" body similar to the Refuse Getters, which would remain in production years after the Packmaster debuted. The streamlined body looked especially modern when mounted on the spectacular White 3000 as shown here. This combination represented the the state of the art by the dawn of the 1950's, and a industrywide flurry of new designs and improvements would soon follow. * Since writing this caption, space is no longer a major issue. I have put LEACH high on my list of albums to revise, so look for more info in the future! Also, the LEACH PROJECTS album features a CRT member's preserved early style Packmaster 8/12/04 © 2004 Eric Voytko All Rights Reserved Photos from factory brochures/advertisements except as noted Logos shown are the trademarks of respective manufacturers