Tier E — Heritage / discontinued Germany Est. 1888

Holder

A historic German maker (Metzingen); built single-axle tractors from 1930, with the diesel ED II (from 1952) its most successful heavy Einachser. A heritage marque on the German collector market; today’s Holder makes implement carriers.

Holder machines we cover

3 models — two-wheel tractor.

Tier E Two-wheel tractor

Holder E5

Petrol · Rotary hoe · 7 hp · 45 cm

A lighter post-war Holder single-axle tractor in the E-series, Sachs-engined and built as a versatile small-farm and garden machine that takes tillers, mowers and ploughs. Kept alive by an active German collector community. Model line and Sachs-engine lineage verified via Holder enthusiast records; engine detail, power, working width and weight are heritage estimates pending verification.

From £500–£2,000

Tier E Two-wheel tractor

Holder E6

Petrol · Rotary hoe · 8 hp · 50 cm

The companion to the E5 in Holder's post-war single-axle E-series, a slightly larger Sachs-engined Einachser for small-farm and garden work with the full Holder implement range. A sought-after German heritage machine. Model line and Sachs-engine lineage verified via Holder enthusiast records; engine detail, power, working width and weight are heritage estimates pending verification.

From £600–£2,200

Tier E Two-wheel tractor

Holder ED II

Diesel · Rotary hoe · 10 hp · 50 cm

Holder's most successful heavy single-axle tractor, built from 1952: a Sachs D500W single-cylinder two-stroke swirl-chamber diesel (10 PS) with a differential and rotary-grip steering, used as a universal machine for small farms and gardens — mowing, hauling, ploughing and tilling. A prized German collector Einachser. Engine, power, differential and history verified via Traktorenlexikon; working width (varies by implement) and weight are heritage estimates pending verification.

From £800–£3,000

Holder — common questions

Where is Holder from?

Holder is a brand from Germany, founded around 1888.

Is Holder a good choice?

Holder sits in Tier E — heritage / discontinued. The 3 models we cover run £500–£3,000, 7–10 hp.