Development, production and distribution of self-propelled sugar beet harvesters, carrier vehicles, slurry technology and beet cleaning loaders.
HOLMER Maschinenbau GmbH
Schierling/Eggmühl (headquarters/plant) · Schierling (logistics centre/spare parts warehouse) · Semmenstedt (HOLMER Nord) · Oschersleben (Börde base) · Cairo (service and spare parts base, EG)New on Amplifa
We are HOLMER – your strong partner in the field
HOLMER Maschinenbau GmbH, based in Schierling/Eggmühl (Bavaria), develops, produces and distributes self-propelled sugar beet harvesters (Terra Dos), carrier vehicles and slurry technology (Terra Variant), beet cleaning loaders (Terra Felis), loading technology (RRL) and slurry spreaders (Secatflex SL). The medium-sized company, founded in 1969 by Alfons Holmer and employing around 400 people, is regarded as one of the world's leading manufacturers of self-propelled sugar beet harvesters and a pioneer in the field of carrier vehicles. To date, more than 5,000 machines have been delivered to over 40 countries. Production encompasses precision machining as well as assembly of complete machines using sheet steel and high-strength materials; wear-resistant components such as PU fingers and rubber assemblies are also used. Since 2013, HOLMER has belonged to the family-owned company EXEL Industries (approx. 4,000 employees in 33 countries). The range of services also includes service, maintenance, general overhaul, training, spare parts logistics with 24-hour customer service, as well as subsidiaries among others in France, Poland, the Czech Republic, Egypt, Ukraine, Turkey and the USA.
- Site
- Schierling/Eggmühl
- Processes
- Manufacture of self-propelled sugar beet harvesters (Terra Dos), Manufacture of carrier vehicles / slurry technology (Terra Variant), Manufacture of beet cleaning loaders (Terra Felis), Manufacture of loading technology (RRL) and slurry spreader (Secatflex SL), Blacksmith and metalworker work (historical origin, repair and trade of agricultural machinery), Precision manufacturing, Service, maintenance, repair and general overhaul of agricultural machinery, Service and customer service
- Materials
- Sheet steel, High-strength materials, Rubber, Polyurethane (PU fingers)
- Certificates
- ISO 9001
- Founded
- 1969
- Employees
- 400
- Industries
- Agricultural machinery, Sugar beet cultivation, Slurry technology
- 01
Engineering/development
- 02
Machining/precision manufacturing
- 03
Sheet metal/metal processing
- 04
Assembly (harvesters, carrier vehicles, cleaning loaders)
- 05
Quality assurance
- 06
Sales (new machines, used machines, general overhaul)
- 07
Service, spare parts logistics, training
Materials and manufacturing processes
Sheet steel
Base material for frames, bunkers and structural components of the machines.
High-strength materials
Used for wear-intensive and highly stressed components of harvesting technology.
Polyurethane (PU fingers)
Soft fingers in the intake belt for high throughput and gentle handling of beets.
Rubber
Used in sealing, hose and drive components of the machines.
Sites
Schierling/Eggmühl
DEHeadquarters, plant and customer service workshop
- Materials
- Sheet steel, high-strength materials
- Assembly of Terra Dos / Terra Variant / Terra Felis / RRL / Secatflex SL
- Customer service workshop
Schierling (logistics centre)
DELogistics centre and spare parts warehouse (Ludwig-Erhard-Str. 2)
- Spare parts logistics
- 24-hour customer service
Semmenstedt
DEService and spare parts base HOLMER Nord
Oschersleben
DEService and spare parts base Börde
Cairo
EGService and spare parts base
Machines and solutions
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacture of self-propelled sugar beet harvesters (Terra Dos)Assembly | – | – | – | – | Steel |
| Manufacture of carrier vehicles / slurry technology (Terra Variant)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Manufacture of beet cleaning loaders (Terra Felis)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Manufacture of loading technology (RRL) and slurry spreader (Secatflex SL)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Blacksmith and metalworker work (historical origin, repair and trade of agricultural machinery)Forming | – | – | – | – | Steel |
| Precision manufacturingMachining | – | – | – | – | – |
| Service, maintenance, repair and general overhaul of agricultural machineryAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
12 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Self-propelled sugar beet harvester (Terra Dos) | HOLMER Terra Dos T3 | – | – | – | Schierling/Eggmühl |
| Self-propelled sugar beet harvester | HOLMER Terra Dos T2 | – | – | – | Schierling/Eggmühl |
| Carrier vehicle / slurry technology | HOLMER Terra Variant 420 | – | – | 1996 | Schierling/Eggmühl |
| Carrier vehicle | HOLMER Terra Variant 500/600 | – | – | 2007 | Schierling/Eggmühl |
| Self-propelled beet cleaning loader | HOLMER Terra Felis | – | – | 2007 | Schierling/Eggmühl |
| Self-propelled beet cleaning loader | HOLMER Terra Felis 2 | – | – | 2013 | Schierling/Eggmühl |
| Self-propelled beet cleaning loader | HOLMER Terra Felis 2 eco | – | – | 2015 | Schierling/Eggmühl |
| Self-propelled beet cleaning loader | HOLMER Terra Felis 3 | – | – | 2017 | Schierling/Eggmühl |
| Universal carrier tractor | HOLMER TS 210 | 1 | – | 1985 | Schierling/Eggmühl |
| Self-propelled beet cleaning loader | HOLMER Fischer Maus | – | – | 1982 | Schierling/Eggmühl |
| 6-row self-propelled topping-lifting bunker harvester (TLBS) | HOLMER System Paintner | – | – | 1974 | Schierling/Eggmühl |
| Stationary transfer belt | HOLMER | – | – | – | – |
Additional services
Quality that inspires
HOLMER places value on precision in manufacturing, continuous development of products and services, and reliable service with 24-hour customer service and training. Quality is lived as a promise to customers across the entire product and service portfolio.
| Evidence | Schierling/Eggmühl |
|---|---|
| ISO 9001 |
We have been building agricultural machinery since 1969
- 1969
Company founded by Alfons Holmer (takeover of the parental smithy)
- 1974
First 6-row self-propelled sugar beet harvester
- 1979
Construction of trailed beet cleaning loaders; new company premises in Eggmühl
- 1982
Fischer Maus – first self-propelled beet cleaning loader
- 1985
Universal carrier tractor TS 210
- 1993
First prototype of a self-propelled overloader; converted Terra Dos with slurry tank
- 1996
First Terra Variant
- 2007
First Terra Felis
- 2012
3,000th sugar beet harvester delivered
- 2013
Integration into the family-owned company EXEL Industries
- 2015
World record in beet lifting with the Terra Dos T4-30 HR 12 (85.6 ha in 24 h)
- 2018
New logistics centre in Schierling
- 2019
4,000th sugar beet harvester delivered
- 2021
Presentation of the Terra Variant 650
- 2022
Presentation of Terra Dos 5 + Secatflex
- 2024
New training centre in Schierling
- 2025
New world record in beet lifting with the Terra Dos 5-40 HD (24 h)
- 2026
Opening of a service base and spare parts warehouse in Cairo, Egypt