For some collecting and restoring is just a hobby, but for others it’s a lifestyle.
When it comes to early farm machinery, few artifacts carry the weight of history like the oldest known International Harvester engine. On display this year at the Coolspring Power Museum, this remarkable survivor isn’t just another antique—it’s a rare glimpse into the very beginnings of one of the most iconic agricultural companies in the world. […]
International Harvester built the Titan 12-25 Tractor (later re-rated as the Titan 15-30) at its Milwaukee, Wisconsin factory between 1914 and 1917. In total, only 818 units were produced, making it a rare and collectible machine today. Engine The Titan 12-25 was powered by a four-cylinder horizontal gasoline/kerosene engine, originally rated at: The cylinders measured […]
The Titan Side Shaft engine, built by International Harvester between 1916 and 1918, holds a special place in the world of antique engines. Produced in low numbers and mechanically complex, this model is highly prized by collectors today. Design and Features The Titan Side Shaft is a horizontal, single-cylinder engine with a distinctive side shaft […]
The 50 horsepower Mogul Stationary Engine was the largest in International Harvester’s line of Mogul engines. Built between 1911 and 1917, this massive horizontal, two-cylinder opposed engine was designed to start on gasoline and then switch to kerosene for operation. A Stationary Giant Nicknamed the “Giant” Mogul, the 50 HP engine was essentially the stationary […]
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