Claas Lexion 530 vs Fortschritt MDW 525 - compare

Compare combine harvesters: Claas Lexion 530 vs Fortschritt MDW 525

Claas Lexion 530 vs Fortschritt MDW 525 compare - general information

Specs Claas Lexion 530 Fortschritt MDW 525
Brand Claas Fortschritt
Model Lexion 530 MDW 525
Years from 2003 to 2011 y. from 1993 to 1999 y.
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Claas Lexion 530 vs Fortschritt MDW 525 - engine

Specs Claas Lexion 530 Fortschritt MDW 525
Engine manufacturer Caterpillar Volvo Penta
Engine type (model / version) C 9 Volvo Penta TAMD 60 C
Engine capacity 8800 cm3 (8,8 l.) 8685 cm3 (8,7 l.)
Cylinders, qty 6 6
Turbocharging available available
Power (kW/HP) 217 kW / 295 KM 141 kW / 192 KM
Engine fuel tank 600 l. 520 l.
AdBlue tank none none

Claas Lexion 530 vs Fortschritt MDW 525 - header

Specs Claas Lexion 530 Fortschritt MDW 525
Header width (working) 540 cm 540 cm
Alternative widths 450 – 600 cm 480 – 600 cm
Automatic header height mode available none
Header tilt systems available available
Header tilt adjustment (longitudinal tilt / crossfall) none none
Reel diameter 112 cm 108 cm
Reel speed adjustment automatically hydraulics
Header reverser / Reel reverse feature hydraulics hydraulics

Claas Lexion 530 vs Fortschritt MDW 525 - threshing mechanism

Specs Claas Lexion 530 Fortschritt MDW 525
Diameter of cylinder threshing mechanism 60 cm 60 cm
Width of cylinder threshing mechanism 142 cm 130 cm
Secondary threshing cylinder available available
Diameter of secondary cylinder 45 cm 45 cm

Claas Lexion 530 vs Fortschritt MDW 525 - straw walkers

Specs Claas Lexion 530 Fortschritt MDW 525
Straw walkers, qty 5 straw walkers 5 straw walkers
Straw walkers area 6,25 m2 4,6 m2
Straw walkers length 440 cm 354 cm

Claas Lexion 530 vs Fortschritt MDW 525 - sieves

Specs Claas Lexion 530 Fortschritt MDW 525
Upper sieve area n.d. n.d.
Lower sieve area 2,1 m2 1,51 m2
Total screening area
screening area covered by fan
4,8 m2 4,21 m2
Lower sieve type adjustable adjustable

Claas Lexion 530 vs Fortschritt MDW 525 - performance

Performance Claas Lexion 530 Fortschritt MDW 525
Unloading speed n.d. n.d.
Grain tank capacity n.d. n.d.
Max. speed 26,5 km/h 20 km/h
Grain loss indicator available available

Claas Lexion 530 vs Fortschritt MDW 525 - transmission

Specs Claas Lexion 530 Fortschritt MDW 525
Transmission hydraulic transmission hydraulic transmission
Forward gears 3 3

Claas Lexion 530 vs Fortschritt MDW 525 - brakes

Specs Claas Lexion 530 Fortschritt MDW 525
Brakes disc brakes n.d.

Claas Lexion 530 vs Fortschritt MDW 525 - dimensions

Specs Claas Lexion 530 Fortschritt MDW 525
Length (with header) 10,64 m 7,88 m
Width (with header) 5,9 m n.d.
Width (without header) 3,62 m 3,25 m
Height (with cab) 3,87 m 3,9 m
Height (without cab) n.d. n.d.
Total weight (with cab) n.d. 8710 kg
Total weight (without cab) n.d. n.d.
Total weight (with header) 13500 kg 7760 kg
Front tyres (drive wheels) 800/65R32 23,1-26
Rear tyres (turning wheels) 600/55-26,5 12,50-20
Alternative front tyres 900/60R32 28,1-26
Alternative rear tyres 500/70-24 10,50-20

Claas Lexion 530 vs Fortschritt MDW 525 - heating

Specs Claas Lexion 530 Fortschritt MDW 525
Air conditioning with air conditioning without air conditioning
Heating with heating without heating