Claas Mercator 70 vs John Deere 970 - compare

Compare combine harvesters: Claas Mercator 70 vs John Deere 970

Claas Mercator 70 vs John Deere 970 compare - general information

Specs Claas Mercator 70 John Deere 970
Brand Claas John Deere
Model Mercator 70 970
Years from 1972 to 1974 y. from 1972 to 1975 y.
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Claas Mercator 70 vs John Deere 970 - engine

Specs Claas Mercator 70 John Deere 970
Engine manufacturer Perkins John Deere
Engine type (model / version) A6.3544 6.329 TZ 01
Engine capacity 5797 cm3 (5,8 l.) 5390 cm3 (5,4 l.)
Cylinders, qty 6 6
Turbocharging none available
Power (kW/HP) 77 kW / 105 KM 97 kW / 132 KM
Engine fuel tank 195 l. 175 l.
AdBlue tank none none

Claas Mercator 70 vs John Deere 970 - header

Specs Claas Mercator 70 John Deere 970
Header width (working) 420 cm 425 cm
Alternative widths 300 – 360 cm 305 – 550 cm
Automatic header height mode none none
Header tilt systems none none
Header tilt adjustment (longitudinal tilt / crossfall) none none
Reel diameter 105 cm 110 cm
Reel speed adjustment yes yes
Header reverser / Reel reverse feature mechanical mechanical

Claas Mercator 70 vs John Deere 970 - threshing mechanism

Specs Claas Mercator 70 John Deere 970
Diameter of cylinder threshing mechanism 45 cm 61 cm
Width of cylinder threshing mechanism 125 cm 130 cm
Secondary threshing cylinder n.d. n.d.
Diameter of secondary cylinder n.d. n.d.

Claas Mercator 70 vs John Deere 970 - straw walkers

Specs Claas Mercator 70 John Deere 970
Straw walkers, qty 4 straw walkers 5 straw walkers
Straw walkers area 4,75 m2 4,7 m2
Straw walkers length 380 cm 363 cm

Claas Mercator 70 vs John Deere 970 - sieves

Specs Claas Mercator 70 John Deere 970
Upper sieve area n.d. n.d.
Lower sieve area 0,93 m2 1,53 m2
Total screening area
screening area covered by fan
3,15 m2 3,9 m2
Lower sieve type variable adjustable

Claas Mercator 70 vs John Deere 970 - performance

Performance Claas Mercator 70 John Deere 970
Unloading speed n.d. n.d.
Grain tank capacity n.d. n.d.
Max. speed 17,8 km/h 20 km/h
Grain loss indicator none none

Claas Mercator 70 vs John Deere 970 - transmission

Specs Claas Mercator 70 John Deere 970
Transmission mechanical transmission mechanical transmission
Forward gears 3 3/4
* depending by version

Claas Mercator 70 vs John Deere 970 - brakes

Specs Claas Mercator 70 John Deere 970
Brakes hydraulics, disc brakes hydraulics, disc brakes

Claas Mercator 70 vs John Deere 970 - dimensions

Specs Claas Mercator 70 John Deere 970
Length (with header) 9,65 m 7,96 m
Width (with header) n.d. n.d.
Width (without header) 3 m 3 m
Height (with cab) n.d. n.d.
Height (without cab) 3,44 m 3,25 m
Total weight (with cab) n.d. n.d.
Total weight (without cab) 6000 kg 6780 kg
Total weight (with header) n.d. n.d.
Front tyres (drive wheels) 23,1-26 18,4-30
Rear tyres (turning wheels) 11,5/80-15 10,50-18
Alternative front tyres n.d. n.d.
Alternative rear tyres n.d. n.d.

Claas Mercator 70 vs John Deere 970 - heating

Specs Claas Mercator 70 John Deere 970
Air conditioning without air conditioning without air conditioning
Heating without heating without heating