Claas Lexion 540 vs Fortschritt E 514 - compare

Compare combine harvesters: Claas Lexion 540 vs Fortschritt E 514

Claas Lexion 540 vs Fortschritt E 514 compare - general information

Specs Claas Lexion 540 Fortschritt E 514
Brand Claas Fortschritt
Model Lexion 540 E 514
Years from 2003 to 2011 y. from 1983 to 1990 y.
Reviews Claas Lexion 540 reviews New! Fortschritt E 514 reviews New!

Claas Lexion 540 vs Fortschritt E 514 - engine

Specs Claas Lexion 540 Fortschritt E 514
Engine manufacturer Caterpillar VEB Schlepperwerk Nordhausen
Engine type (model / version) C 9 IFA 4 VD 14,5/12 – 1 SRW
Engine capacity 8800 cm3 (8,8 l.) 6560 cm3 (6,6 l.)
Cylinders, qty 6 4
Turbocharging available none
Power (kW/HP) 217 kW / 295 KM 85 kW / 115 KM
Engine fuel tank 800 l. 200 l.
AdBlue tank none none

Claas Lexion 540 vs Fortschritt E 514 - header

Specs Claas Lexion 540 Fortschritt E 514
Header width (working) 600 cm 420 cm
Alternative widths 540 – 660 cm 360 – 540 cm
Automatic header height mode available none
Header tilt systems available available
Header tilt adjustment (longitudinal tilt / crossfall) none none
Reel diameter 112 cm 100 cm
Reel speed adjustment automatically mechanical
Header reverser / Reel reverse feature hydraulics mechanical

Claas Lexion 540 vs Fortschritt E 514 - threshing mechanism

Specs Claas Lexion 540 Fortschritt E 514
Diameter of cylinder threshing mechanism 60 cm 60 cm
Width of cylinder threshing mechanism 170 cm 128 cm
Secondary threshing cylinder available n.d.
Diameter of secondary cylinder 45 cm n.d.

Claas Lexion 540 vs Fortschritt E 514 - straw walkers

Specs Claas Lexion 540 Fortschritt E 514
Straw walkers, qty 6 straw walkers 4 straw walkers
Straw walkers area 7,48 m2 5,2 m2
Straw walkers length 440 cm 400 cm

Claas Lexion 540 vs Fortschritt E 514 - sieves

Specs Claas Lexion 540 Fortschritt E 514
Upper sieve area n.d. n.d.
Lower sieve area 2,7 m2 1,17 m2
Total screening area
screening area covered by fan
5,8 m2 3,45 m2
Lower sieve type adjustable variable

Claas Lexion 540 vs Fortschritt E 514 - performance

Performance Claas Lexion 540 Fortschritt E 514
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 none

Claas Lexion 540 vs Fortschritt E 514 - transmission

Specs Claas Lexion 540 Fortschritt E 514
Transmission hydraulic transmission mechanical transmission
Forward gears 3 3

Claas Lexion 540 vs Fortschritt E 514 - brakes

Specs Claas Lexion 540 Fortschritt E 514
Brakes disc brakes n.d.

Claas Lexion 540 vs Fortschritt E 514 - dimensions

Specs Claas Lexion 540 Fortschritt E 514
Length (with header) 10,64 m 7,42 m
Width (with header) 6,5 m 4,69 m
Width (without header) 3,9 m 2,88 m
Height (with cab) 3,87 m 3,9 m
Height (without cab) n.d. n.d.
Total weight (with cab) n.d. 7490 kg
Total weight (without cab) n.d. n.d.
Total weight (with header) 14100 kg 6455 kg
Front tyres (drive wheels) 900/60R32 18,4-30
Rear tyres (turning wheels) 600/55-26,5 10,00-20
Alternative front tyres 1050/50R32 n.d.
Alternative rear tyres 500/70-24 n.d.

Claas Lexion 540 vs Fortschritt E 514 - heating

Specs Claas Lexion 540 Fortschritt E 514
Air conditioning with air conditioning without air conditioning
Heating with heating without heating