International Harvester released their 12-25 Mogul Tractor, the little brother of the 30-60 Mogul tractor in 1913. Like the bigger horsepower model, the 12-25 Mogul is a two-cylinder opposed engine rated at 25 horsepower on the belt and 12 horsepower on the drawbar.
Built from 1913 to 1918 at International Harvester’s Tractor Works in Chicago, Illinois. At the end of the production run a total of 1,548 units were built.
International Harvester shipped about three hundred 12-25 Moguls to Great Britain as part of the World War 1 Lend-Lease act.
This engine’s ignition fires with spark plugs and a high-tension magneto, instead of the old make and brake ignition with igniters. The engine is rated at 500 rpms. The cylinders have a 7 inch bore and an 8 inch stroke creating 616 cubic-inches of displacement.
Designed to run on cheaper kerosene fuel, the tractor started with gasoline then when the engine warmed, switched to kerosene.
The transmission has two speeds forward and one speed reverse. The tractor’s maximum speed is four miles per hour.
Available options included heavy road wheels and single-cylinder air-cooled gasoline starting motor.
This tractor also features removable lugs on the rear wheels. These lugs slide on and lock into position, with only one lug bolted keep the rest tight. The larger two-cylinder 30-60 Mogul tractor and single-cylinder 15-20 Mogul Junior had the same style of slotted lugs.
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About International Harvester
International Harvester was a prominent American manufacturer of agricultural machinery, construction equipment, trucks, and household appliances. Founded in 1902 through the merger of several companies, including the McCormick Harvesting Machine Company and the Deering Harvester Company, International Harvester played a vital role in shaping the agricultural and industrial landscape of the United States.
The company became known for its innovative farm equipment, such as tractors, combines, and plows, contributing significantly to the mechanization of agriculture. International Harvester also ventured into the production of trucks and construction equipment, solidifying its presence in various sectors.
International Harvester went through significant changes over the years and ultimately evolved into a different entity. In 1985, International Harvester, facing financial difficulties and seeking to focus on its more profitable segments, sold the agricultural and construction equipment divisions to Tenneco Inc. In 1986, International Harvester rebranded the remaining portion of the company, primarily consisting of the truck and engine manufacturing divisions, as Navistar International Corporation.
Navistar continued to be a major player in the production of trucks, buses, and engines, while the agricultural and construction equipment divisions were no longer under the International Harvester umbrella. Over the subsequent years, Navistar faced various challenges, including financial struggles and legal issues related to engine technologies. In the early 2020s, Navistar agreed to be acquired by TRATON SE, a subsidiary of the Volkswagen Group, marking another chapter in the company’s history.
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