Bemars-Maxon half-pack: the workhorse front loader of western contractors Maxon shored up their product line when they purchased Bemars Inc. in 1972. The Bemars front loader had a developed a reputation in the western states for its quality workmanship, and was regionally a well-known brand name. The Bemars facility at Montebello, California, was operated as a subsidiary. New products were badged Bemars-Maxon, and this identification would last for several years. The full product line of half, full and top-pack front loaders was offered, as well as roll-offs and transfer equipment. This spelled the eventual end for most of the Western Body & Hoist product line, which was mostly redundant with exception of the side-loading Shu-Pak. By the end of the decade, Maxon front loaders gained more of their own unique identity as their subsidiaries were gradually melded in. However, the Bemars influence would be more evident than that of Western, with models of ultra-light weight and high capacity. 
In 1977, this Bemars-Maxon half-pack was one of 65 trucks in use by Jaycox Sanitary Service of Anaheim, California 
Lightest of the lightweights was the Bemars-Maxon top-pack 
Bemars-Maxon had reputation for quality; this top-pack was still in service for Baywest disposal only a few years ago 
A view of the short plunger blade on the Baywest top-pack 
Another Baywest survivor; a Bemars-Maxon half-pack 
The acquisition of Bemars brought Maxon even more roll-offs 
Massive Bemars-Maxon semi-trailer roll-off 
Conventional roll-off tows another box with drawbar and dolly
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