217-897-6699

April snow surprise

Work on this 10′ B702 x 40′ Aermotor continued despite the 3″ snowfall morning of April 16, 2020. This mill has pumped virtually 24/7 since it was installed in 2011. Leathers have been replaced 3 times. Snowy day for Paul

Old short Windmill back in action

Couple weeks ago, we rebuilt this cute, little 14′ wide spread Aermotor tower near Meredosia, IL.  Extensive tower repairs had to be done with windmill standing, including adding new custom girts and diagonal bracing. Also, on of the legs had broken off at...

Rebuild/installation A702 Havana,IL

Just completed this project near Havana, IL. Customer had severely bent the old tower while taking it down, then, intentionally separated it into two halves to safely haul it. When he did, the tower literally collapsed onto itself!  I wish I had a photo of this mill...

8′ Elgin R rebuilt, Sheffield, IL

Same owner as previous post needed this Elgin R rebuilt, wheel replaced, new platform, new tower diagonal bracing, and tower re-plumbed.  This family had me rebuild and install new a total of six windmills on their farm!  Like a dummy, got my hand in front of the...