Ransomes Portable - Traction-Talk

Simplex · #1 Post / In Thread 18th June 2013, 08:12 AM

Ransomes portable model SG - 6 nhp built in 1935 to a Ruston design and worked in the UK (it has never been exported).

Boiler certificate until July 2014 and working at full pressure - 150 psi. Next hydraulic due in 2017.

Over the past year or so the wheels have been re-bushed, water pump overhauled and a partial repaint. It has been used for driving a thrashing machine and a rack saw - and is ready to rally. This portable is big enough to do a day's work but not too big to transport as it weighs only 4.5 tons. Included in the sale are fire irons, a wooden barrel, hoses, sheet, etc plus an extensive history of the engine.

Price £13,500

Simplex · #2 Post / In Thread 7th July 2013, 06:56 PM

Bump.

Simplex · #3 Post / In Thread 5th August 2013, 04:18 PM

PM for photos.

Includes wooden water barrel, tarpaulin, etc

Simplex · #4 Post / In Thread 8th August 2013, 07:42 AM

Steamed yesterday. Runs well.

Simplex · #5 Post / In Thread 31st August 2013, 03:29 PM

As I'm not at Dorset, the Ransomes is in steam....and still for sale!

Simplex · #6 Post / In Thread 17th September 2013, 03:26 PM

Now advertised in 'Old Glory'. Full ticket until next July and ready to rally. It might be possible to get to a couple of rallies with it before the end of the season.