Tier E — Heritage / discontinued Two-wheel tractor
Holder ED II
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.
Indicative price
£800–£3,000
Specifications pending verification.We publish estimates openly rather than hiding them. Figures here are a used-market range and should be confirmed against a live dealer quote or listing before you buy.
Who it's for
Best for: German collectors wanting the classic diesel Holder single-axle tractor.
Strengths
- Iconic heavy Holder Einachser
- Robust Sachs diesel with differential
- Universal implement machine
- Strong collector and parts support
Trade-offs
- Discontinued — used/collector only
- Very heavy
- Width/weight are heritage estimates
Specifications
| Category | Two-wheel tractor |
|---|---|
| Type | Rotary hoe · Heritage / discontinued |
| Power source | Diesel |
| Engine | Sachs D500W single-cylinder 2-stroke diesel (10 hp) |
| Power output | 10 hp / 7.4 kW |
| Working width | 50 cm |
| Weight | 230 kg |
| Status | Discontinued |
| Introduced | 1953 |
| Indicative price | £800–£3,000 |
| Price basis | Used-market range |
Rotary hoe machine. Width and weight determine how much ground you cover and how manoeuvrable it is — heavier machines bite harder but ask more of you to turn and transport.
ED II — your questions
How much does the Holder ED II cost?
The indicative price is £800–£3,000, based on used-market sale prices. Always confirm against a live quote — these figures are estimates pending verification.
What size plot is the ED II suited to?
German collectors wanting the classic diesel Holder single-axle tractor. With a 50 cm working width it suits established beds and standard allotment plots.
Is the ED II petrol, diesel or electric?
It is diesel (Sachs D500W single-cylinder 2-stroke diesel (10 hp)). That means strong sustained power for breaking and turning ground, with routine fuel and oil maintenance.
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