Holder C 500
Built: 1981–1989 · Series: 4100-6
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Holder C 500: water-cooled three-cylinder diesel implement carrier from the 4100-6 series with 2,356 cc displacement, 37 kW output and a 1,198 mm width, built 1981 to 1989
Holder is a German manufacturer based in Metzingen, Baden-Württemberg, that alongside conventional field tractors specialises in narrow implement carriers for vineyards, orchards and municipal services. The C 500 from the 4100-6 series was built between 1981 and 1989.
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The water-cooled three-cylinder diesel engine of 2,356 cc delivers 37 kW, or 50 hp, at 2,500 rpm. At a weight of 2,120 kg, a length of 4,000 mm, a height of 2,060 mm and a width of only 1,198 mm, with a wheelbase of 1,754 mm, the C 500 reaches a top speed of 27.5 km/h.
The narrow build of just 1,198 mm is the defining trait of an implement carrier: it lets the machine run between tight rows of trees or vines where a standard field tractor cannot fit. The three-cylinder diesel provides enough power for mulching, mowing, plant protection and winter road service in municipal use, with front- and rear-mounted implements able to work at the same time.
When buying a Holder implement carrier of this age, the condition of the hydraulics for front- and rear-mounted implements, the power-take-off clutch, rust on the frame and sheet-metal parts, and wear on the narrow tyres and steering all matter. The implement mounting points and the condition of the brakes also belong on the checklist. Spare parts can be sourced through Holder dealers and firms specialising in agricultural machinery.
Sources: SpecCodex-Register: Kennwerte des Modells Holder C 500, Holder (manufacturer)
Technical data
Engine
| Fuel | dieselcorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 50 hp (37 kW)correct |
| Rated speed | 2,500 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 3correct |
| Displacement | 2,356 cm³correct |
| Cooling | water-cooledcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 4,000 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,198 mmcorrect |
| Height | 2,060 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 1,754 mmcorrect |
| Ground clearance | 240 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 2,120 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | four-wheel drivecorrect |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | 8 V / 4 R, synchronisiertcorrect |
| Forward gears | 8correct |
| Reverse gears | 4correct |
| Front tyres | 10, 5/80-18correct |
| Rear tyres | 10, 5/80-18correct |
| Top speed | 27.5 km/hcorrect |
Origin and approval
| Construction | Blockbauweise, Knicklenkungcorrect |
|---|
Other data
| Linkage category | Cat Icorrect |
|---|
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 17.5 kW/t (37 kW / 2.1 t)
Power class: Universal (40–100 hp)
Stronger than 34% of the tractors in the register — out of 15,663 models with a stated power figure.
Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the Holder C 500 have?
The Holder C 500 delivers 50 hp.
How much does the Holder C 500 weigh?
The unladen weight is 2,120 kg.
What engine does the Holder C 500 have?
3 cylinders, 2,356 cm³ displacement, Diesel.
How fast does the Holder C 500 go?
Top speed is 27.5 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Holder C 500?
4,000 mm × 1,198 mm × 2,060 mm.
When was the Holder C 500 built?
Production years: 1981–1989.
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.
- Check front and rear tyre sizes: mismatched pairs strain the drivetrain.
- Shift the gearbox cold and warm — jumps only show up at temperature.
- Load the hydraulics and watch for sag.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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