International Harvester BTD-20

The International Harvester BTD-20 is a tractor produced by International Harvester. It is equipped with a 742.6 ci 12.2 L engine. The rated power output is 135 hp 100.7 kW. Transmission: 6 forward and reverse. Drive type: crawler. Operating weight: 30300 lbs 13744 kg.

Engine Power
135 hp 100.7 kW
Drive & Traction
crawler
Fuel & Capacities
70.9 gal 268.4 L
Transmission
6 forward and reverse
Operating Weight
30300 lbs 13744 kg

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Overview

International Harvester BTD-20 tractor photo
1959 - 1974 Agricultural Crawler tractor
1959 - 1974
Agricultural Crawler tractor
Production
Manufacturer
International Harvester
Agricultural Crawler tractor
Built in Doncaster, England
Total built
3038
International Harvester BTD-20 Engine
Rolls-Royce 12.2L 6-cyl diesel
Fuel tank
70.9 gal 268.4 L
Engine details ...
International Harvester BTD-20 Transmission
6-speed gear
Transmission details ...
International Harvester BTD-20 Power
Engine (net)
135 hp 100.7 kW
Drawbar (claimed)
112.5 hp 83.9 kW
Mechanical
Drive
crawler
Final drives
bull gear
Open operator station
Dimensions & Tracks
Weight
30300 lbs 13744 kg
20-inch tracks
Full dimensions and tracks ...
Electrical
Charging system
generator
References
BTD-20 references literature
International 1917-1961 Vintage Tractor Special by Allen Condie*
The Roar of Dust and Diesel - A Story of International Harvester Doncaster by Mike Teanby
Technical Annual published in 1967, by Power Farming
BTD-20 (201 Series) DROTT 4-in-1 and Straight Bucket published by International Harvester
World Wide Farm Equipment Buyer's Guide published in 1968, by International Harvester*
Farm Crawlers published by International Harvester
BTD-20 Diesel Crawler Tractor published by International Harvester
*Publication contains known errors.

Engine

Engine Detail — 742.6 ci / 12.2 L Diesel

Manufacturer
Rolls-Royce C6N
Fuel Type
Diesel
Configuration
6-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement
742.6 ci 12.2 L
Bore/Stroke
5.125x6.00 inches 130 x 152 mm
Power (net)
135 hp 100.7 kW
Rated RPM
1550
Torque
480 lb-ft 650.9 Nm
Torque RPM
1150
Starter
electric
Starter volts
24
Oil capacity
33.6 qts 31.8 L
Coolant capacity
43.2 qts 40.9 L
International Harvester BTD-20 Engine
International Harvester BTD-20 engine image

Transmission

Transmission — 6 forward and reverse gear

Type
gear
Gears
6 forward and reverse
Clutch
406mm dry disc
Oil capacity
42.8 qts 40.5 L
BTD-20  gear speeds

Dimensions

International Harvester BTD-20 Tracks
Width
20 inches 50 cm
Length on ground
94 inches 238 cm
Area on ground
3760 in² 2.4 m²
Dimensions
Length
165.1 inches 419 cm
Width
94 inches 238 cm
Height
89.7 inches 227 cm
Operating weight
30300 lbs 13744 kg
Ground clearance
14 inches 35 cm
Gauge
74 inches 187 cm

Photos

International Harvester BTD-20

International Harvester BTD-20