Mary Bosveld, The Supergranny introduces Francis Ransley, Restorer Extraordinaire of "Veteran Machines" fully restored 1918 Jelbart Tractor...The Supergranny makes a Video on the magnificently restored Jelbart "veteran machinery". She interviews Francis & presents it for your enjoyment. WATCH VIDEO BELOW
Veteran Machinery found on DUMP. This tractor was found on the rubbish tip & after changing hands, Francis Ransley was given the opportunity to bring this extremely rare iconic Australian tractor to Tasmania.
Francis had the tractor fully restored and running within a few short months, by March 2008. The tractor runs on petrol, kerosene or crude oil. There are only three known No. 6 tractors that exist in Australia today. This is the only restored one .
Francis had the tractor fully restored and running within a few short months, by March 2008. The tractor runs on petrol, kerosene or crude oil. There are only three known No. 6 tractors that exist in Australia today. This is the only restored one .
Jelbart Tractors were produced by Jelbart Brothers in Ballarat, Victoria, Australia between 1914 and 1926. They are powered by Jelbart's own 1 Cylinder, 2 Stroke engine with Hit and Miss governing, and running on crude oil. Jelbart tractors were very well made and innovative. They made tractors from 10 BHP to 50 BHP capacities. The Number 6 rating of the tractor refers to the fact that it can do the work of 6 horses, while 10 BHP refers to the fact it has 10 belt horsepower capacity.
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Fantastic story, video and blog!
I have thoroughly enjoyed reading your posts today.
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Frank Jelbart was my grandfather. The Jelbart Bros factory in Ballarat was in operation - and still run by Frank - until the early 1960s, though no longer producing engine-driven farm machinery. Frank died in 1968 aged 84.
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