[SEL] 11 horsepower lamp start Austral oil engine--Info Needed

[Judge Tommy Turner]

Dave,
    I've got an 8 HP Austral on its way from Australia.  I can't help 
you on what it weighs but I know your's is heavier than mine!  Here's 
some photos of it:

http://albums.photo.epson.com/j/AlbumIndex?u=3009203&a=32298706&f=

Tommy Turner
Magnolia, KY


> Hi All,
>     I need to know the weight of an 11 horsepower lamp start Austral 
> oil engine. It can be seen at: 
> http://engines.rustyiron.com/austral/ronaldsontippettaustral.jpg I 
> plan to haul it from KA to PA--about 2,500 miles. I think my 7,000 
> will do the job, but Rob thinks that I'll need a 10,000 GVW trailer. 
> Thus I need to know the weight of this engine. Any help will be 
> appreciated!
>     Dave
> PS, Inane comments such as "I don't know the engine's weight, but it 
> sure is BIG" will be responded to in an appropriate manner!
> PPS, Help me here Reg and Kerry and Edd. If two of you guys from down 
> under can lift it then my 7,000 GVW trailer will be sufficient, If it 
> takes all three of you then I'll have to buy a 10,000 GVW trailer!
>
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