Holder Cultitrac A12
The Holder Cultitrac A12 is a tractor produced by Holder. It is equipped with a 36.9 ci 0.6 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 12 hp / 8.9 kW. Transmission: 6 forward and 3 reverse. Operating weight: 1500 lbs 680 kg.
Engine Power
Diesel (listed): 12 hp / 8.9 kW
Fuel & Capacities
2.5 gal
9.5 L
Transmission
6 forward and 3 reverse
Operating Weight
1500 lbs
680 kg
Overview
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Holder |
Holder A12 Engine | |
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Sachs 0.6L 1-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ... |
Holder A12 Transmission | |
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6-speed | |
Transmission details ... |
Holder A12 Power | |
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Engine | 12 hp
8.9 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Four-wheel drive | |
Drum brakes | |
Open operator station. |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 2.5 gal
9.5 L |
Hydraulic system | 1 gal
3.8 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Capacity | 1 gal
3.8 L |
Pressure | 1850 psi
127.6 bar |
Pump flow | 2.6 gpm
9.8 lpm |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540/920 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 45 inches
114 cm |
Weight | 1500 lbs
680 kg |
Front tire | 5.00x16 |
Rear tire | 5.00x16 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Belt Pulley | |
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Diameter | 8.25 inches
20 cm |
Width | 4.75 inches
12 cm |
RPM | 1550 |
Engine
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Engine Detail — 36.9 ci / 0.6 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Sachs D600L |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 1-cylinder, air-cooled |
Two-stroke engine. | |
Displacement | 36.9 ci
0.6 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.465x3.937 inches
88 x 100 mm |
Power | 12 hp
8.9 kW |
Fuel system | direct injection |
Air cleaner | oil bath |
Compression | 20:1 |
Rated RPM | 2200 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
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Transmission — 6 forward and 3 reverse
Gears | 6 forward and 3 reverse |
Clutch | dry disc |
With 5.00x16 tires. | |
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Dimensions
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Holder A12 Tires | |
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Ag front | 5.00x16 |
Ag rear | 5.00x16 |
Ag front | 5.50x16 |
Ag rear | 5.50x16 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 45 inches
114 cm |
Length | 80 inches
203 cm |
Width | 30 inches
76 cm |
Height (steering wheel) | 44 inches
111 cm |
Weight | 1500 lbs
680 kg |
Ground clearance | 9.5 inches
24 cm |
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Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Holder Cultitrac A12.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 4 hrs
Approximately 4 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (2.5 gal / 9.5 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~0.6 gal/hr (2.4 L/hr)
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
Holder Cultitrac A12 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Holder Cultitrac A12.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)12 hp
Kilowatts (kW)8.9 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)12.2 PS
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