Description
Overview:
The Villiers Lightweight Vertical Shaft Tank is a genuine replacement tank for classic Villiers-powered machinery. Built from durable painted metal with a compact, lightweight form, it is designed for vertical-shaft engine layouts commonly found in vintage garden equipment and small construction tools. This unused old stock item provides an authentic solution for restoration and maintenance where original fit and appearance matter. Approximate overall size is 15 cm x 10 cm (6 inches x 4 inches), making it easy to position in tight engine bays without adding unnecessary weight. Supplied as Manufacturer Part Number 60487, it offers dependable service for users refurbishing older machines while keeping close to period-correct components. Suitable for enthusiasts, tradespeople, and workshops working on heritage mowers, cultivators, pumps, and site tools.
Key Features:
- Genuine Villiers part for trusted fit and function (MPN 60487)
- Lightweight metal construction for easier handling and installation
- Compact footprint: approximately 15 cm x 10 cm (6 inches x 4 inches)
- Designed for vertical-shaft engine configurations in classic machinery
- Robust build to withstand regular workshop use and outdoor conditions
- Unused old stock; may show minor storage marks or tarnishing only
- Helps maintain originality on restorations and period-correct repairs
- Straightforward to integrate on compatible vintage setups
- Reliable performance with Villiers-engineered quality
- Suitable for hobbyist restorers, professional mechanics, and heritage fleets
Typical Applications:
Used as a replacement tank on vintage garden machinery and light construction tools with vertical-shaft engines. Common on classic mowers, rotavators/cultivators, small pumps, generators, compactors, and similar site equipment. Ideal where an authentic Villiers component is needed to restore functionality, preserve original styling, and achieve reliable day-to-day operation.
Also known as:
Vertical shaft engine tank, Villiers vertical tank, engine reservoir, replacement tank, restoration tank, service tank, machinery tank, classic engine tank, heritage machinery tank, Villiers 60487 tank.
Product Specifications
| L&S Part No. | 60487 |
|---|---|
| Part Type | Genuine Part |
| Manufacturer | Villiers |
| OEM No. | 60487 |
| Unit of Sale | 1 |
| Fits Brands | Villiers |
| Key Features | - Genuine Villiers part for trusted fit and function (MPN 60487) - Lightweight metal construction for easier handling and installation - Compact footprint: approximately 15 cm x 10 cm - Designed for vertical-shaft engine configurations in classic machinery - Suitable for vintage garden machinery and light construction tools |
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