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Holder C500 Specifications

The Holder brand, which represents diesel tractors and machinery, is internationally acclaimed. Holder manufactured its first single-axle tractor in 1930, and its first four-wheel drive tractor in 1953. The hallmark characteristics of Holder tractors are permanent all-wheel-drive, a narrow turning radius, articulated steering and enhanced traction. The Holder C500 tractor is a vintage compact tractor that has evolved into a more sophisticated machine, such as the contemporary Holder C480 tractor.
  1. Basics

    • The Holder C500 diesel tractor featured a four-way, 7-foot long blade, a box salt spreader, a blower, a mower and full hydraulics. It had four-wheel drive and a heated cab for the driver. As of 2011, a used Holder C500 was listed for $7,500 with the Yesterday's Tractor Company.

    Speed

    • The maximum speed of a Holder C500 tractor is 30 km/h.

      The Holder C500 could reach speeds of up to 16 mph or 25 km/h in low gear. This compact tractor contained a fast gearbox that could reach a maximum speed of 19 mph or 30km/h in high gear, according to Yesterday's Tractors.

    Appearance

    • A Holder C500 compact tractor weighed between 4,500 and 5,500 pounds, according to UShip. A snow-blower attachment added an additional 1,500 pounds, and a plow added 250 pounds. The C500 was 13 feet long, 5 feet wide and 7 feet in height. A used C500 was listed on UShip for between $1,563 and $1,773, as of 2011.

    Versatility

    • Although originally produced for agricultural purposes, the Holder C500 was used by municipalities, large institutions, property maintenance firms, landscape firms, vineyards, plantations and forest management companies.