The Next Generation Pakker (1963) 1960 Truxmore Pakker (23 cubic yard) on GMC LCF chassis For 1963, the single acting telescopic packer ram was replaced with a double-acting type. This eliminated the need for the reeving hoist retraction mechanism, greatly simplifying this excellent design. The packing cylinder was angle-mounted as before, but the big end was now mounted to the blade, with the most powerful stage going into action last. Sectional overlap, critical for seal longevity on telescopic rams, was over two times the minimum design requirement, for a total of 65 inches. Two new body sizes were added to the Pakker line up; a compact 14 yard version, and a massive 32 yarder, ideally suited for big-volume container routes. In later years, a 27 yard version would also be offered. The new style packer plate and ram. Note the serrated load-stays on body floor and ceiling The "Big 32" arrived for 1963, utilizing the redesigned cylinder and blade. A 23 yarder owned by a New Jersey municipality pushes out its load at the incinerator Certain types of refuse would emerge from a Truxmore as a near-solid core! 'Blade's eye' view shows the simple plumbing and hoses of this clean design 4/5/09 © 2009 Eric Voytko All Rights Reserved Logos shown are the trademarks of respective manufacturers Photos from factory brochures/trade advertisements except as noted