Holder NHT
Built: 1938–1942 · Series: Einachser
More machines from model year 1938
Holder walking tractors: light two-stroke single-axle tractors from Metzingen, NHT and Pionier, 300 to 400 cm³, fuel-oil mix lubrication at 1:20 to 1:25
Alongside four-wheel implement carriers, Holder of Metzingen also built single-axle walking tractors for domestic and small gardens as well as narrow crops. The NHT and Pionier are light walking tractors with two-stroke engines, guided by an operator and combined with various implements for tillage and transport. Such operator-guided walking tractors rounded out many post-war manufacturers' ranges below their four-wheel implement carriers, covering jobs for which a ride-on tractor was too large.
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The register lists 2 versions here with single-cylinder engines of 300 to 400 cm³, an unladen weight of 350 kg, lengths of 2,000 to 2,200 mm, widths of 490 to 600 mm and heights of 850 to 950 mm at a rated speed of 2,200 to 2,500 rpm; the two-stroke engines run on a fuel-oil mix at a ratio of 1:20 to 1:25.
As operator-guided walking tractors, the NHT and Pionier were aimed at small and hobby gardeners as well as tight row crops where a four-wheel tractor would have been too unwieldy, rounding out the Holder range at the lower end. Both models could be combined with a tiller, cutter bar or trailer, covering a wide range of tasks in small gardens and specialty crops.
When buying one of these two-stroke machines, attention should go to the correct fuel-oil mix ratio, the condition of the clutch and drive belt, the tightness of the fuel tank, and the function of the implement mount, as well as the condition of the handles and control levers, which see heavy use on operator-guided walking tractors; spare parts are now only available in limited supply through specialist dealers.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Holder Einachser, Holder (manufacturer)
Technical data
Engine
| Fuel | Gemisch 1:20 (1:25)correct |
|---|---|
| Power | 7 hpcorrect |
| Rated speed | 2,500 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 1correct |
| Displacement | 400 cm³correct |
| Cooling | air-cooledcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 2,200 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 600 mmcorrect |
| Height | 850 mmcorrect |
| Ground clearance | 260 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 350 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | single-axle drivecorrect |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | 4/1correct |
| Top speed | 8 km/hcorrect |
Origin and approval
| Construction | frameless unit constructioncorrect |
|---|
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 14.7 kW/t (5 kW / 0.3 t)
Power class: Compact (< 40 hp)
Stronger than 0% 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 NHT have?
The Holder NHT delivers 7 hp.
How much does the Holder NHT weigh?
The unladen weight is 350 kg.
What engine does the Holder NHT have?
1 cylinders, 400 cm³ displacement, Gemisch 1:20 (1:25).
How fast does the Holder NHT go?
Top speed is 8 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Holder NHT?
2,200 mm × 600 mm × 850 mm.
When was the Holder NHT built?
Production years: 1938–1942.
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.
- 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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