Holden HQ ONE TONNER
Built: 1973 · Series: Other models
More machines from model year 1973
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Holden – other models: the collective page of ute and commercial variants outside the named ranges, from the HQ One Tonner to the Commodore Ute and Maloo, six- and eight-cylinder engines from 2.85 to 6.2 litres
This page gathers Holden vehicles the register could not assign to a named range, from the classic 1970s HQ One Tonner to current Commodore Ute variants. Holden was General Motors' Australian subsidiary, based in Fishermans Bend near Melbourne, and created the ute, a pick-up version of the corresponding passenger car on a lengthened chassis, as its own Australian vehicle category; the WB range marks the last commercial-vehicle generation built on the HQ frame, and the Maloo is Holden Special Vehicles' high-performance version.
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The register lists 13 versions here with six- and eight-cylinder engines from 2,850 to 6,162 cm³, kerb weights from 1,190 to 1,920 kg, gross vehicle weights from 1,340 to 2,815 kg and widths from 1,395 to 1,900 mm.
Until local Holden production ended in 2017, the ute was a distinct Australian vehicle class between a pick-up and a sports car, with the Maloo as its strongest production version; after the brand closed in 2020, imported models such as the Ford Ranger took over the segment, while used Holden utes became sought after.
When buying used, check the load bed and its galvanising, corrosion at the rear guards and spring mounts, the condition of the differential and clutch on the stronger V8 versions, and on the Maloo the originality of the HSV equipment. Since production ended, parts increasingly come through specialist Holden parts suppliers in Australia.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Holden (weitere Modelle)
Technical data
Engine
| Cylinders | 8correct |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 4,200 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Width | 1,880 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 3,060 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 1,920 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 2,815 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 4correct |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the Holden HQ ONE TONNER weigh?
The unladen weight is 1,920 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Holden HQ ONE TONNER?
2,815 kg.
What engine does the Holden HQ ONE TONNER have?
8 cylinders, 4,200 cm³ displacement.
When was the Holden HQ ONE TONNER built?
Production years: 1973.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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This page carries 9 individual figures for this model. They come from 1 recorded source; every figure can be traced there. What we cannot document is not here — we leave gaps open rather than estimate them.
The technical data on this page comes from official vehicle registration records (RDW/Traficom), not from the manufacturer.
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Sources: RDW — Dutch national vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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