Larger windmill

[CTXmiller]

I saw this for sale online and while I’m not interested in purchasing it, I’m curious at the make or if it is homemade.

Description per the listing:
Self propel wind mill...needs bearings asking 1000 or best offer ..you must come remove it from building

[Windcatcher530 Dan]

I could be wrong but that looks like some kind of Power Mill !!!

[mtblah]

That small motor housing sure does look like a bevel gear shell for a power mill

[CTXmiller]

Thank you for the replies.

It was listed for $1k in Plainview, TX if anyone is interested.

It does have some characteristics of a power mill once ya’ll pointed it out. I have never seen a power mill in Texas, but for what is in the museum.

[mtblah]

The square block building under the tower is also odd , would love to know what is inside , that may answer a lot of questions as to the mill .

[Windcatcher530 Dan]

If i lived in Texas i would have to check it out. I've seen those offset wheel sections before but don't remember on what?

[rockislandnut]

Leffel did wheel arms similar to that design but the hub and main frame dose not resemble it at all. Almost has a European look to it.

[Windcatcher530 Dan]

Thanks for reminding me what manufacturer made a wheel like that Darrin. A little research the Springfield Machine Co.succeeded E.C.Leffel windmills and continued selling the Leffel windmill and even made POWER mills for at least five years in the late 1800s.

[Wayne]

Could it have used cloth sails rather than wood or metal blades?

[Minnemiller]

Very interesting! Would be great to get better pictures of it. It looks custom or foreign.