Compare/Holder C8.72H vs Holder C9.78H

Holder C8.72H vs Holder C9.78H

Verdict: Holder C8.72H vs Holder C9.78H

The Holder C8.72H and the Holder C9.78H are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Holder C9.78H leads on rated power with 80 hp against 75 hp. Holder C9.78H is the lighter machine (2,444 kg vs 5,214 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Holder C9.78H is the newer design (2005 vs 2004). In short: choose the Holder C9.78H for outright pulling power, or the Holder C8.72H if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs

Holder

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Best match

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Holder

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

75 hp

80 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

HolderReference

air-cooledReference

Differential lock

electro-hydraulic front and rearReference

Steering

hydraulic powerReference

hydrostatic powerReference

Variants

C8.72H

commercial/utilityReference

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C8.72HF

forestryReference

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Engine

55.9 kWReference

59.7 kWReference

Displacement

3.1 LReference

2.7 LReference

Power

55.9 kWReference

59.7 kWReference

Fuel system

direct injectionReference

Air cleaner

dryReference

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Rated RPM

2500Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Fuel tank

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59.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

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91 x 104 mmReference

Starter

—

electricReference

Transmission

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference

Transmission

—

RexrothReference

Capacities

Fuel

39.7 LReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system

18.0 LReference

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Type

hydrostaticReference

Capacity

18.0 LReference

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Pressure

193.1 barReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

540 (optional)Reference

Engine RPM

1000@2390Reference

540@2200Reference

Front PTO

independentReference

Front PTO Type

540 (optional)Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Clutch

—

wet discReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

180 cmReference

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Weight

5214 to 8311 poundsReference

2444 kgReference

Length

378 cmReference

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Width

152 cmReference

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Height (cab)

222 cmReference

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Operating

3769 kgReference

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Max front axle

2497 kgReference

Max rear axle

2497 kgReference

Shipping

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2444 kgReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.