Traction-Talk - Fowler K7 Ploughing Engine

For Sale - Fowler 16646 K7 Ploughing engine - Jack of Herts

Sold by Fowlers in 1926 the engine went ‘new’ to Reading Corporation for use at Manor farm, the corporations ‘soil farm’. The engine was used for dredging their silt ponds and also pulled a single furrow, 4 foot deep plough; the engine was apparently supplied from Fowlers stock at the time. In 1939 the engine was sold to W. Wilder and Sons at Crowmarsh where it worked to the end of steam ploughing and cultivating and then went on to work as the power plant for Chorleywood Sawmill in Hertfordshire (the engine still carries its plate from this works to this day). Sold into preservation and purchased by Charles Roads, in 1975 the engine was restored by Charles and Roy Lipscombe before starting its preserved life.

The engine has a recent wire rope and comes complete with a full set of fire irons, new spark arrester and original fittings and is in full (ready to work) condition. The engine carries a set of original Fowler governors and will be equally happy on belt work, Fowlers ‘marketed’ K7 engines as ‘farmer’s engines’ for dual duties (ploughing and belt work). Rubber Caterpillar Challenger Tracks are fitted to the rear wheels (bolted via the spud holes, and so easily removed if required) this has greatly increased the engines roading ability.

The engine will be sold with a full boiler ticket

Give me a call or drop me a line if you would like to express an interest or if you wish to find out more deatils

Thank you.

Dave Marriner 07785 276907