Fortschritt E 512 vs John Deere 975 ('77) - compare

Compare combine harvesters: Fortschritt E 512 vs John Deere 975 ('77)

Fortschritt E 512 vs John Deere 975 ('77) compare - general information

Specs Fortschritt E 512 John Deere 975 ('77)
Brand Fortschritt John Deere
Model E 512 975 ('77)
Years from 1968 to 1983 y. from 1977 to 1981 y.
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Fortschritt E 512 vs John Deere 975 ('77) - engine

Specs Fortschritt E 512 John Deere 975 ('77)
Engine manufacturer VEB Schlepperwerk Nordhausen John Deere
Engine type (model / version) IFA 4 VD 14,5/12 – 1 SRW 6.539 TZ 02
Engine capacity 6560 cm3 (6,6 l.) 5883 cm3 (5,9 l.)
Cylinders, qty 4 6
Turbocharging none available
Power (kW/HP) 77 kW / 105 KM 110 kW / 150 KM
Engine fuel tank 200 l. 300 l.
AdBlue tank none none

Fortschritt E 512 vs John Deere 975 ('77) - header

Specs Fortschritt E 512 John Deere 975 ('77)
Header width (working) 426 cm 425 cm
Alternative widths 360 – 570 cm 365 – 550 cm
Automatic header height mode none none
Header tilt systems none none
Header tilt adjustment (longitudinal tilt / crossfall) none none
Reel diameter 100 cm 110 cm
Reel speed adjustment mechanical yes
Header reverser / Reel reverse feature mechanical hydraulics

Fortschritt E 512 vs John Deere 975 ('77) - threshing mechanism

Specs Fortschritt E 512 John Deere 975 ('77)
Diameter of cylinder threshing mechanism 60 cm 61 cm
Width of cylinder threshing mechanism 128 cm 130 cm
Secondary threshing cylinder n.d. n.d.
Diameter of secondary cylinder n.d. n.d.

Fortschritt E 512 vs John Deere 975 ('77) - straw walkers

Specs Fortschritt E 512 John Deere 975 ('77)
Straw walkers, qty 4 straw walkers 5 straw walkers
Straw walkers area 5,2 m2 4,72 m2
Straw walkers length 400 cm 365 cm

Fortschritt E 512 vs John Deere 975 ('77) - sieves

Specs Fortschritt E 512 John Deere 975 ('77)
Upper sieve area n.d. n.d.
Lower sieve area 1,17 m2 1,88 m2
Total screening area
screening area covered by fan
3,04 m2 4,6 m2
Lower sieve type variable adjustable

Fortschritt E 512 vs John Deere 975 ('77) - performance

Performance Fortschritt E 512 John Deere 975 ('77)
Unloading speed n.d. n.d.
Grain tank capacity n.d. n.d.
Max. speed 20 km/h 19,7 km/h
Grain loss indicator none none

Fortschritt E 512 vs John Deere 975 ('77) - transmission

Specs Fortschritt E 512 John Deere 975 ('77)
Transmission mechanical transmission hydraulic transmission
Forward gears 3 3/4
* depending by version

Fortschritt E 512 vs John Deere 975 ('77) - brakes

Specs Fortschritt E 512 John Deere 975 ('77)
Brakes n.d. hydraulics, disc brakes

Fortschritt E 512 vs John Deere 975 ('77) - dimensions

Specs Fortschritt E 512 John Deere 975 ('77)
Length (with header) 8,15 m 9,06 m
Width (with header) 4,69 m 4,45 m
Width (without header) 2,9 m 2,95 m
Height (with cab) 3,92 m 3,93 m
Height (without cab) 3,35 m 3,69 m
Total weight (with cab) n.d. n.d.
Total weight (without cab) 6880 kg 7760 kg
Total weight (with header) n.d. n.d.
Front tyres (drive wheels) 18,4-30 28,1-26
Rear tyres (turning wheels) 10,00-15 12,5/80-18
Alternative front tyres n.d. 23,1-26
Alternative rear tyres n.d. n.d.

Fortschritt E 512 vs John Deere 975 ('77) - heating

Specs Fortschritt E 512 John Deere 975 ('77)
Air conditioning without air conditioning without air conditioning
Heating without heating without heating