AS I SAW IT

In 1915 they came out with a 12-25 Titan which had a four cylinder horizontal engine; the first four cylinder engine they had made. They still had the chain drive, but had the chains enclosed which was good. This was a four plow tractor and would handle a 28' separator. My father's first tractor was one of these and it gave good service. The different tractor salesmen were bothering father to sell him a tractor and after much meditation, he chose the 12-25 Titan and it was a good choice. He took it mainly because it was four cylinder. Up to this time all the smaller tractors were all one or two cylinder. They came equipped with a cab.

In 1918 they changed the name to 15-30 International. They turned the radiator around and made a few minor changes including making the cab optional. Both this Titan and the International had water pumps and fans for cooling and the oiling was by a Madison Kipp lubricator. Plow guides were also supplied upon request. They were discontinued in 1922 when the new McCormick Deering line came out in 1923.

In 1917 they discontinued making the 18-36 and 30-60 Titans, but came out with the 8-16 International which was the best tractor they had made up to this time. It had a vertical engine, overhead valves and removable sleeves and a little more speed. This was a very good tractor for its day and was well accepted By the trade. It was a two plow tractor. It was still chain driven which was its greatest drawback. In looking this over, one wonders why the companies could not get away from the chain drive. They nearly all had it.

The Titans and the Moguls were all underrated. In 1920 the Nebr. tests showed a 10-20 Titan doing 15.65 drawbar HP and 28-15 HP on the belt.