Holder ED II
Built: 1952–1958 · Series: ED
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Holder ED II: diesel-powered single-cylinder compact tractor from the ED series with 500 cc displacement, 10 hp output, 390 kg weight and only 600 mm width, built 1952 to 1958
Holder, based in Metzingen, Baden-Württemberg, built especially narrow versions alongside standard-width field tractors in the 1950s for work in tight-row crops. The ED II from the ED series was built between 1952 and 1958.
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The single-cylinder diesel engine of 500 cc delivers 10 hp at 1,700 to 2,200 rpm and uses thermosiphon cooling. At a weight of only 390 kg, a length of 2,200 mm, a height of 830 mm and a width of just 600 mm, the ED II reaches a top speed of 13.5 km/h.
The exceptionally narrow track of just 600 mm combined with a very low build height of 830 mm makes the ED II a machine for the tightest row crops, such as vineyards or espalier orchards, where a standard-width tractor cannot fit. The low weight of 390 kg keeps ground pressure low and protects sensitive soil between the rows, while the low height lets it pass under low branches and support structures.
When buying such a narrow and old Holder ED II, free circulation in the thermosiphon cooling matters, since deposits in the water jacket can cause local overheating. Also worth checking are compression and injection of the single-cylinder diesel, rust on the frame and sheet-metal parts, the condition of the clutch and gearbox, and the state of the narrow axles and tyres; spare parts for this rare narrow-gauge tractor can now only be obtained through specialist suppliers and collectors of historic agricultural machinery.
Sources: SpecCodex-Register: Kennwerte des Modells Holder ED II, Holder (manufacturer)
Technical data
Engine
| Fuel | dieselcorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 10 hpcorrect |
| Power | 10 hpcorrect |
| Rated speed | 1700-2200 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 1correct |
| Displacement | 500 cm³correct |
| Cooling | thermosiphon coolingcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 2,200 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 600 mmcorrect |
| Height | 830 mmcorrect |
| Ground clearance | ca. 250 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 390 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | single-axle drivecorrect |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | 4/1-manual gearbox gearboxcorrect |
| Forward gears | 4correct |
| Front tyres | 7.00-18 AScorrect |
| Top speed | 13.5 km/hcorrect |
Origin and approval
| Construction | frameless unit constructioncorrect |
|---|---|
| Units built | 14,243correct |
Other data
| PTO speed | 1,000 rpmcorrect |
|---|
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 18.9 kW/t (7 kW / 0.4 t)
Power class: Compact (< 40 hp)
Stronger than 1% 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 ED II have?
The Holder ED II delivers 10 hp.
How much does the Holder ED II weigh?
The unladen weight is 390 kg.
What engine does the Holder ED II have?
1 cylinders, 500 cm³ displacement, Diesel.
How fast does the Holder ED II go?
Top speed is 13.5 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Holder ED II?
2,200 mm × 600 mm × 830 mm.
When was the Holder ED II built?
Production years: 1952–1958.
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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