Holder GmbH Grunbach BED II
Built: 1955–1957 · Series: E
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Holder single-axle tractors E 6 to E 11, EB, ED and EF – the early Metzingen walking tractors: E for single-axle, the number as hp class, B, D and F for petrol, diesel and bought-in engine
This range gathers Holder's early single-axle tractors, which sit in a second maker record of the register: E 6, E 7 and E 11, the variants EB, ED and EF and the post-war types BED II and ED 10 – machines with which the crop-protection maker from Metzingen relieved the vintners and gardeners of the Swabian Alb and the Neckar valley of hand labour from the 1930s. The type logic: E stands for the single-axle tractor (Einachser), the number for the hp class – E 6 about 6 hp, E 11 about 11 hp – and the second letter for the engine: B for petrol, D for diesel, F for the bought-in engine of a supplier such as ILO or Sachs; G on the E 6 G marks a version variant. The engines are single-cylinders – two-stroke petrol engines on 1:25 mixture revving to 3,000 rpm, and small four-stroke diesels running slowly – with displacements from 191 to 499 cm³.
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The register lists 8 versions with 3.8 to 7.5 kW from single-cylinders of 191 to 499 cm³, weights from 108 to 520 kg, widths from 600 mm and heights from 820 to 1,030 mm.
Until the 1960s the single-axle tractor was the smallholding's draught power: it pulled plough, tiller and trailer, drove pump and sprayer via the belt pulley and was guided by handlebars – the Holder E types are among the most-built of this class in southern Germany.
Used, they are collectors' and enthusiasts' pieces; compression and ignition, clutch, gearbox and belt pulley, the condition of handlebars and implements and parts supply through vintage specialists count.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Holder E (Einachser), Max Holder GmbH (manufacturer)
Technical data
Engine
| Fuel | dieselcorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 10 hp (7.5 kW)correct |
| Rated speed | 2,000 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 1correct |
| Displacement | 499 cm³correct |
| Cooling | water-cooledcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 2,200 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 600 mmcorrect |
| Height | 850 mmcorrect |
| Ground clearance | 280 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 520 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | single-axle drivecorrect |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | 4V+1Rcorrect |
| Front tyres | 7.00-18 AScorrect |
| Top speed | 13.5 km/hcorrect |
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 14.4 kW/t (8 kW / 0.5 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 GmbH Grunbach BED II have?
The Holder GmbH Grunbach BED II delivers 10 hp.
How much does the Holder GmbH Grunbach BED II weigh?
The unladen weight is 520 kg.
What engine does the Holder GmbH Grunbach BED II have?
1 cylinders, 499 cm³ displacement, Diesel.
How fast does the Holder GmbH Grunbach BED II go?
Top speed is 13.5 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Holder GmbH Grunbach BED II?
2,200 mm × 600 mm × 850 mm.
When was the Holder GmbH Grunbach BED II built?
Production years: 1955–1957.
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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