Ronaldson Bros. & Tippett Early Australs
Some really nice examples of early Austral Oil Engines, starting off with the vertical type engines which were available in in a range of different horse powers from 3, 4 and 5 B.H.P. types (illustrated on the farm right) and 6 to 10 B.H.P (illustrated to the right).
The vertical type engine was initially made for space consideration and was rated equally powerful and economical as the horizontal type engines of 1905 -1906 period.
Note the steps on the engine to the right so that you can get up on it to light the lamp and put fuel in the fuel tank.
![vertical-austral1 Ronaldson Tippett Super Drive Tractor](https://salterbros.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/vertical-austral1.jpg)
![vertical-austral2](https://salterbros.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/vertical-austral2.jpg)
Below we can see further applications of the Ronaldson Bros. & Tippett vertical Austral in regards to an all in one portable saw bench unit and a stationary pumping unit.
![6](https://salterbros.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/6-1.jpg)
![7](https://salterbros.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/7-1.jpg)
Horizontal Ronaldson Bros. & Tippett Australs
We have two different models below, the small portable type which was available in 3, 4, 5 and 6 B.H.P. and the large portable type which was available in 7, 8, 9 B.H.P. and upwards. These engines were especial adapted for driving chaff cutters, baggers, corn crushers, pumps, shearing machines and circular saws.
![8](https://salterbros.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/8-1.jpg)
![3](https://salterbros.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/3-1.jpg)
Stationary Ronaldson Bros. & Tippett Austral
This stationary Austral is closer to the standard design Austral that we know and love, it was available in sizes from 3 B.H.P. to 10 B.H.P.
It was used for driving mills, chaff plants, shearing machines, milking machines and any gear of stationary character direct or per medium of counter shafting.
![4](https://salterbros.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/4-1.jpg)