The Formula 7000 Curve Shell, also marketed as the Formula 7000 High Compaction, was the load packing king at the forefront of Heil's automated body line-up through the '90s. Built around the time-proven Formula 7000 automated arm, it's twin packing rams and smooth, curved walls made it the lightweight, high-strength, high-compaction counterpart to the standard square body Formula 7000. It also boasted full-ejection as an added option, allowing for safer discharge at landfill sites. The Formula 7000 Curve Shell eventually morphed into what became the DuraPack 7000 in the 2000's.
This beautifully preserved Formula 7000 Curve Shells meshes well with the Peterbilt 310 cab and chassis it was paired with. This classic truck is seen here collecting a residential garbage route in Salem, OR last January. This truck only runs as a spare these days, so it's not the fastest truck any more by any means, however its fresh paint and nearly immaculate condition made it a true treat to see! And despite some less-than-desirable weather while filming, I'm still extremely pleases with how this video came out, and I hope all of you enjoy it too!
I'd like to extend my thanks to this very friendly and professional driver for allowing me to get some video of this truck!
