FOR SALE: Chataignier 141 Steamroller 15 Tonne, Single Crank Compound, Built 1913, Reg BF 4053, Working Pressure 150PSI
A fantastic steamroller which is totally unique. The French firm of Chataignier only produced this example with the SCC cylinder block.
It has been all over Europe and reputedly worked originally in France before ending up in the Netherlands. It was brought over from the Netherlands in 2004 and had an extensive overhaul and the maintenance has been kept up with since then.
In recent years it has had axle and bearing work. It is on rubber tyres which help with slipping and with loading on to Lorries. The livery is reflective of what it originally would have looked like when new and is a chestnut brown. Overall, it is an impressive well-built roller.
The 3rd shaft gears will need replacement in coming years before it is used seriously on the road however it is useable as it is.
In terms of the current boiler condition; the inspection carried out by ESIS (Engineering Safety Inspection Services) in March 2022 identified that it will need a new inner firebox before returning to steam. The mudhole doors are out at the moment and the steamroller will be supplied with a full set of seals to match those taken out. Fire irons are also included. She will also be supplied with the Bello nameplates and a fresh tin of each of the chestnut and dark brown of her livery as colour matched and mixed by Craftmaster paints. Selling as wanting to move on to something else, so open to negotiation. Please message for any more details and photos or to arrange a viewing. Based in East Sussex. Telephone 07707816307 (leave a message if no answer as I do a job which does not allow me to have my phone on) or email
michelleartemis@hotmail.co.uk and I will get back to you as soon as possible.
Price £31,000 ONO.
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