Wilesco D416 Steam Traction Engine Kit Build Your Own

Wilesco Steam-Powered Tractor D416 Full Kit

Fully operational Steam Roller Engine in kit form

The D416 tractor kit comes with a comprehensive instruction manual. All connections are screwed and the tractor can be assembled by hobbyists and model building enthusiasts. The instruction manual ensures a simple and safe assembly.

This steam tractor, with black paint and polished brass parts, is based on an original that was seen on our roads at the beginning of the 19th century. The original tractor was used to perform work in agriculture and forestry. A beautiful model for collectors

A most attractive steam traction engine in a polished brass and a matt black finish. A quality model, made to a high standard, not only for play value, but also as a superb show piece, to grace any cupboard, shelf or desk.

The technical specifications are identical to those of the standard type D 405: Mirror polished brass, diameter 45 mm, length 185 mm, boiler capacity 230 cm³, with water gauge glass.

Double action reversible brass cylinder, with flywheel, spring loaded safety valve, steam regulator, steam whistle, steam jet oiler and footbridge. Smoke stack, traditional steering wheel chain drive. Flywheel with a diameter of 80 mm with grooved pulley.

Clutch engaged gear wheel, permitting the use of the machine as a stationary steam engine.

As with all Wilesco kits they are of a well chosen and proven design.

Please note as per our terms and conditions we are unable  under any circumstances to accept returns of kits once opened.

Convert your Wilesco D416 engine to gas with our Bix gas conversion.

The Wilesco D416 kit is now available with Bix 011 gas conversion set at a special price of £415.99 (this would be £432.98 if bought separately).

For even greater savings buy the engine, gas set and the Bix 019 refill adapter for £432.78 (bought separately total cost £453.98).

The gas kit is an easy fit with no modifications needed to the engine. Comes complete with full instructions and free technical backup. You still get the original solid fuel burner tray.

This Bix 011 kit fits all Wilesco traction engines and Rollers with no modifications required to the engines, so you only need to buy one to power your fleet!