Wolseley WD2 stationary engine 1945-1949

Wolseley WD2 stationary engine (approx. 1945–1949)

Striking green engine featuring a distinctive ribbed water tank ("Finned Hopper")

This single-cylinder, four-stroke engine is a genuine piece of British industrial history. The WD2 model from the renowned manufacturer Wolseley is distinguished by its striking, open water jacket (hopper) featuring cooling ribs. This version was produced between 1945 and 1949.

Manufacturer: Wolseley Sheep Shearing Machine Co. Ltd. (Birmingham, England)

Model: WD2 with distinctive ribbed water tank ("Finned Hopper")

Production period: approx. 1945–1949

Power output: approx. 1.5 to 3 hp (depending on engine speed)

Ignition: Original Lucas S.R. magneto ignition (Model SR1, Type Mk II A10 60) – a sought-after mechanical component in excellent condition.

Features and condition:

Painted in classic British machinery green (Lincoln Green).

The interior of the open hopper is painted in a contrasting red.

Equipped with a high-mounted black exhaust silencer.

Mounted on a custom-made, light-colored wooden handcart with cast-iron wheels – easy to move and perfect for display.

Dimensions:

Width 1.10 m

Height 1.22 m

Depth 0.64 m

Please note that the first and second photos are AI-generated sample images, intended for illustration purposes only.