Classic Refuse Trucks

Leach Packmaster (middle style)

Paul's other project truck is this fantastic looking Packmaster mounted on a White 3000 chassis. This is a second generation Packmaster, of the type made between about 1955 and 1963 and featured a much wider hopper, as well as the ability to handle small containers. These were still dumped by hydraulic hoist, but the the storage bodies differed slightly and capacities of up to 25 yards were offered for the first time.

It appears to be in excellent condition, as if it were ready to go back on the job today. This combination of of truck and body perfectly epitomizes the typical refuse truck of the 1950's, though Paul plans to mount this packer on another classic of that decade, a B-61 Mack. Paul is also seeking an early model 2R Packmaster (hoist-dump type) to round out his classic Leach collection. For more info on this search see the ad in the Help Wanted section of this website.

Thanks for the great photos, Paul. We look forward to seeing more of these classic trucks in future.

11/18/04