 Titan 10-20 1921 on display at Heidrick Ag History Center, Woodland, California | |
| Model history | |
|---|---|
| Model introduced | 1915 |
| Model discontinued | 1922 |
| Model status | Discontinued Discontinued |
| No. produced | 78,363 |
| Superseded by | McCormick-Deering 10-20 |
| Engine Specification | |
| Engine make | International |
| Fuel type | kerosene |
| Power hp | 26 belt, 16 drawbar |
| Governed rpm | 575 |
| Displacement cu in /(litre) | 531 ci |
| No. of Cylinders | 2 |
| Bore in (mm) | 6.5 in |
| Stroke in (mm) | 8 in |
| Cooling system | Water |
| Naturally aspirated, Turbo or Supercharged | NA |
| Transmission Details | |
| Transmission type | sliding gear |
| Clutch | International |
| Gearbox make | International |
| Forward | 2 |
| Reverse | 1 |
| Drive | 2-WD |
| Linkage Category | Unknown |
| Tyre Sizes (std/options) | |
| Front | steel 36"x6" |
| Rear | steel 54"x10" |
| Tractor Dimensions | |
| Length (inches/metres) | 147 |
| Width (inches/meters) | 60 |
| Height (inches/meters) | 67 |
| Weight (nominal) lb/kg | 5525 lb |
| Turning circle (nominal) inches/meters | 28 ft |
| Wheelbase | 91 |
| Cab Details | |
| Cab Make | International |
| Type of Cab | wood |
| Other info | |
| Factories | Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA |
| Plow rating | 3 |
| Nebraska Tests No. | 23 |
| Approximate Cost new in (year) | $900 (1921) |
The Titan 10-20 was built by International Harvester from 1915 to 1921 in the Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA factory.
Model History[]
- For Company history see
- Main article: International Harvester Co article
Introduced in late-1915, the Titan 10-20 was one of International harvester's first small tractors, suitable for the average American farm. When Henry Ford brought out the mass-production Fordson tractor and undercut the prices of every other make, the Titan 10-20 became one of International's main weapons in the "tractor wars". By making major price reductions and throwing in free plows, International was able to remain reasonably competitive with the Fordson until the company had time to develop more modern tractors.
Timeline[]
- 1915: Titan 10-20 introduced, 7 built before end of year.
- 1916: Price $950
- 1917: Price up to $1025
- 1918: Fordson began US sales, Titan price $1125
- 1919: Titan price $1000
- 1921: Titan price cut to $900
- 1922: Titan price cut to $700
- 1923: Titan 10-20 replaced by McCormick-Deering 10-20
Factory locations[]
- Milwaukee Works, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
Specification[]
See Infobox for details
Variations and Options[]
Serial Numbers Information[]
| Year | Serial run | Number Built | Notes (Total built 78,363). |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1915 | TV100-116 | 7 | |
| 1916 | TV116-2356 | 2246 | |
| 1917 | TV2357-11397 | 9044 | |
| 1918 | TV11398-29072 | 17675 | |
| 1919 | TV29073-46306 | 17234 | |
| 1920 | TV46307-50235,TY50236-67810 | 21503 | |
| 1921 | TY67811-75539 | 7729 | |
| 1922 | TY75540-78464 | 2925 |
Preservation[]
A restored Titan 10-20 1921 is displayed at Heidrick Ag History Center, Woodland, California (photo in info box)
| Make + Model No. | Reg No. (if known) |
Serial No. | Build-Date | Engine-Type/Make | Owner (if known) |
Photo | Were seen/Featured in | Other info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IHC Titan 10-20 | - | TV121 | 1916 | IHC Titan engine 20 hp | W. Denton (ex John Clifford) | 
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Tractor World Show - Malvern 2009 | Believed oldest surviving - worked in Dorset from new |
| IHC Titan 10-20 | - | TV8882 | 1916 | IHC Titan engine | ? | 
|
Newby Hall Vintage Gathering 2011 | |
| IHC Titan 10-20 | reg no. ? | TV10179 | 1918 | IHC Titan Engine | owner | to add 
|
Carrington 2015 | misc notes |
| IHC Titan 10-20 | RL 4432 | TV10241 | year ? | IHC Titan Engine | Geof Townsend | 
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At Newby Hall Vintage Gathering 2011 also at Ardingley Show 2017 (http://www.classicmachinery.net/forum/viewtopic.php?p=111143#p111143) | Red water tank and flywheel |
| IHC Titan 10-20 | - | TV12632 | 1918 | IHC Titan engine 20 hp | John Bownes collection, Cheshire |
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Article in Old Tractor Magazine | From ex IHC dealers John Hughes collection |
| IHC Titan 10-20 | BW 1916 | TV12858 | 1918 | IHC Titan engine 20hp | N. Sanders, Woodcote Oxon | to add
|
At Tractor World Show - Newbury 2016 | Been Oxfordshire resident from new |
| IHC Titan 10-20 | reg no. ? | TV12910 | year ? | IHC Titan Engine | owner | to add | Seen at Carrington 2017 | misc notes |
| IHC Titan 10-20 | nr | TV13051 | 1918 | IHC Titan Engine | owner ? | 
|
Seen at Much Marcle Steam Rally 2014 | misc notes |
| IHC Titan 10-20 | - | TV17415 | 1918 | IHC Titan engine 20 hp | R. Henderson, Bishop Auckland, Co. Durham | 
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Newby Hall Vintage Gathering 2010 | New Tank and radiator |
| IHC Titan 10-20 | - | TV18609 | 1918 | IHC Titan engine 20 hp | ? | 
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Newby Hall Vintage Gathering 2011 | restored example |
| IHC Titan 10-20 | - | TV27849 | 1918 | IHC Titan Engine | P. Ware, ? | 
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Welland Steam and Country Rally 2012 | Imported from Canada in 2011 |
| IHC Titan 10-20 | - | TV 28293 | 191? | IHC Engine | Mike Kendall, Yorkshire | 
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at Newby Hall Vintage Gathering 2011 | Imported in 1980s. |
| IHC Titan 10-20 | - | TV29349 | 1920 | IHC Titan engine 20 hp | Owner ? | 
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GDSF 2008 | retained in original condition |
| IHC Titan 10-20 | BF 4088 | TV59039 | 192? | IHC Titan Engine | owner | to add
|
Seen at Carrington 2015 | misc notes |
| IHC Titan 10-20 | reg no. ? | TY59477 | year ? | IHC Titan Engine | owner | to add | Seen at Carrington 2017 | Note:TY prefix to SN |
| IHC Titan 10-20 | AD 4314 | TV 'serial no' | year ? | IHC Titan Engine | owner ? | To add | Seen at Carrington 2017 | Pained an odd shade of Green |
| IHC Titan 10-20 | - | unknown | year ? | IHC Titan engine 20 hp | owner ? | 
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no. (83) in working area at GDSF 2008 | Restored example (identity ?) |
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Gallery[]
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Titan 10-20 of 1918 in the tractor parade at Antique Powerland, Brooks, Oregon in 1995
Photo of a Titan 10-20 advert on display with a vintage tractor
Rear view showing chain drive and drivers seat
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A restored Titan working at GDSF in 2008
Finished Titans stored outside at the Milwaukee Works, ca. 1918
See also[]
- Collection related info
- Shows and Meets - events featuring tractors and other machinery
- Clubs Listing - List of clubs including various tractor marques
- Collections - list of private collections with tractors (add yours)
- Museums - includes museums featuring tractors (please add missing ones)
References / Sources[]
- ↑ Wendel, C. H. 1981. 150 Years of International Harvester, Crestline Publishing Co., Sarasota, Florida. (Titan serial numbers p.411)
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