The 'W' type chassis of 1947 was far more conventional than the Freighter it superseded. But the vehicle continued the company's tradition of robust design, and quality of production. In 1951 the Fore & Aft tipping body was introduced, and received an enthusiastic response from customers, with its ability to compact the refuse. From 1957 a Power-Press option was offered. A hydraulically operated pressure plate in the body roof swung forward as the body was tipped forwards to give additional compaction other than just using gravity. By 1961 some 2,500 Fore & Aft tippers had been made. 1969 'T' type Fore & Aft tipper with Powerpress The rear hopper of the vehicle could be modified for bulk loading of containers. Business premises and blocks of flats were using containers on an increasing scale. The Fore & Aft tipper, when tipping forwards, could discharge a container's load into the body. Text & Photos by Brian Carpenter 10/1/04 © 2004 Eric Voytko All Rights Reserved Photos from factory brochures/advertisements except as noted Logos shown are the trademarks of respective manufacturers