1915-1920

The Titan 10-20 tractors were the first International models to be widely used for nearly all tillage operations. Certainly, the IHC Mogul tractors found many applica­tions, but its sales never approached that of the 10-20 Titan. Titan 10-20 tractors were popular in the harvest fields, replacing horses on the grain binders. International Harvester provided a 65-page instructions and parts manual with their 10-20 Titan tractors. It fully detailed everything from tractor operation and maintenance to major repairs. Beginning in 1919, the 10-20 Titan was modified with full-length rear fenders and an improved operator’s platform. It is generally held that the engine speed was also chang­ed at this time to 575 RPM, compared to the 500 RPM of the earlier models.

Engine: International Harvester

Cylinders: 2, twin horizontal, 6 1/2 x 8 inches

Bore & Stroke: 6.50x8.00

RPM: 575

CID: 530.9

Fuel: Kerosene/Gasoline/Distillate

Drawbar HP: 10

Belt PTO HP: 20

Weight: 5,710 lbs

Number of Gears: 2/1

Plows Pulled: Three, 14-inch bottoms

Valve Arrangement: In head

Ignition: K. W. magneto with impulse starter

Lubrication: Madison-Kipp force feed oiler

Cooling System: Thermo-siphon circulation

Pulley: Face 8 1/2 inches; diameter, 20 inches; RPM 500

Transmission: Enclosed gears

Traction: Two wheels, 54 inches high, 10 inches wide

Speeds: Miles per hour, 1.85 and 2 1/2

1915: TV101

1916: TV108

1917: TV2354

1918: TV11398

1919: TV29073

1920: TV46307

Final: TV50235