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
International Harvester BTD-20 Serial Number & Year Decoder
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Overview
![]() | 1959 - 1974
Agricultural Crawler tractor |
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1959 - 1974 | |
Agricultural Crawler tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | International Harvester |
Agricultural Crawler tractor | |
Built in Doncaster, England | |
Total built | 3038 |
International Harvester BTD-20 Engine | |
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Rolls-Royce 12.2L 6-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 70.9 gal
268.4 L |
Engine details ... | |
International Harvester BTD-20 Transmission | |
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6-speed gear | |
Transmission details ... |
International Harvester BTD-20 Power | |
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Engine (net) | 135 hp
100.7 kW |
Drawbar (claimed) | 112.5 hp
83.9 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Drive | crawler |
Final drives | bull gear |
Open operator station | |
Dimensions & Tracks | |
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Weight | 30300 lbs
13744 kg |
20-inch tracks | |
Full dimensions and tracks ... | |
Electrical | |
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Charging system | generator |
References | |
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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 | |
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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 |
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Dimensions
International Harvester BTD-20 Tracks | |
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Width | 20 inches
50 cm |
Length on ground | 94 inches
238 cm |
Area on ground | 3760 in²
2.4 m² |
Dimensions | |
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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
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