1964 Pakamatic on S & D 'T' Type chassis By 1960, a more efficient means of compaction was required. Along with the all new 'T' type chassis, S&D introduced the Pakamatic. An aluminium body, to reduce gross vehicle weight, was loaded by a continuously-reciprocating pressure plate in the rear hopper. Produced under license from the French Rey design, again S&D produced a market leader, at one time achieving 60-percent of the British market, as well as considerable export sales.
Left: Pakamatic shown with tailgate removed reveals high density refuse load Right: With tailgate raised, Pakamatic tips to discharge load One of the disadvantages of the design was the inherent instability, when the body was tipped for discharge on the difficult conditions of landfill sites. In 1969, a Paka Ejector prototype was produced to overcome this problem, using a hydraulic ram and plate to eject the refuse, rather than by tipping the body. It would ultimately be used with the next generation SD packers introduced in 1971. 
Pakamatic was easily adapted for 'dustless' bin lift, while bulky items could be loaded in hopper side doors 
As the body was raised by the ram, rods connected to the chassis opened the tailgate 
Borough of Nuneaton 
Salisbury and Wilton R.D.C. 
Perth County Council 
Special rear canopy with dual openings and shutters 
London Borough of Croydon 
Corporation of Glasgow 
Sutherland County Council 
Short-wheelbase TN-Type Pakamatic for export to Bermuda 
TN-Type Pakamatic demonstrator with salvage trailer in tow 
Big Pakamatic mounted on an AEC tandem chassis for export to South Africa 
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