Fortschritt E 512 vs John Deere 985 - compare

Compare combine harvesters: Fortschritt E 512 vs John Deere 985

Fortschritt E 512 vs John Deere 985 compare - general information

Specs Fortschritt E 512 John Deere 985
Brand Fortschritt John Deere
Model E 512 985
Years from 1968 to 1983 y. from 1978 to 1981 y.
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Fortschritt E 512 vs John Deere 985 - engine

Specs Fortschritt E 512 John Deere 985
Engine manufacturer VEB Schlepperwerk Nordhausen John Deere
Engine type (model / version) IFA 4 VD 14,5/12 – 1 SRW 6.466 TZ 01
Engine capacity 6560 cm3 (6,6 l.) 7640 cm3 (7,6 l.)
Cylinders, qty 4 6
Turbocharging none available
Power (kW/HP) 77 kW / 105 KM 125 kW / 170 KM
Engine fuel tank 200 l. 300 l.
AdBlue tank none none

Fortschritt E 512 vs John Deere 985 - header

Specs Fortschritt E 512 John Deere 985
Header width (working) 426 cm 485 cm
Alternative widths 360 – 570 cm 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 985 - threshing mechanism

Specs Fortschritt E 512 John Deere 985
Diameter of cylinder threshing mechanism 60 cm 61 cm
Width of cylinder threshing mechanism 128 cm 156 cm
Secondary threshing cylinder n.d. n.d.
Diameter of secondary cylinder n.d. n.d.

Fortschritt E 512 vs John Deere 985 - straw walkers

Specs Fortschritt E 512 John Deere 985
Straw walkers, qty 4 straw walkers 6 straw walkers
Straw walkers area 5,2 m2 5,66 m2
Straw walkers length 400 cm 365 cm

Fortschritt E 512 vs John Deere 985 - sieves

Specs Fortschritt E 512 John Deere 985
Upper sieve area n.d. n.d.
Lower sieve area 1,17 m2 2,18 m2
Total screening area
screening area covered by fan
3,04 m2 5,32 m2
Lower sieve type variable adjustable

Fortschritt E 512 vs John Deere 985 - performance

Performance Fortschritt E 512 John Deere 985
Unloading speed n.d. n.d.
Grain tank capacity n.d. n.d.
Max. speed 20 km/h 20 km/h
Grain loss indicator none none

Fortschritt E 512 vs John Deere 985 - transmission

Specs Fortschritt E 512 John Deere 985
Transmission mechanical transmission mechanical transmission
Forward gears 3 4

Fortschritt E 512 vs John Deere 985 - brakes

Specs Fortschritt E 512 John Deere 985
Brakes n.d. hydraulics, disc brakes

Fortschritt E 512 vs John Deere 985 - dimensions

Specs Fortschritt E 512 John Deere 985
Length (with header) 8,15 m 8,92 m
Width (with header) 4,69 m 5,27 m
Width (without header) 2,9 m 3,3 m
Height (with cab) 3,92 m 3,96 m
Height (without cab) 3,35 m 3,96 m
Total weight (with cab) n.d. n.d.
Total weight (without cab) 6880 kg 9230 kg
Total weight (with header) n.d. n.d.
Front tyres (drive wheels) 18,4-30 23,1-26
Rear tyres (turning wheels) 10,00-15 12,5/80-18
Alternative front tyres n.d. 28,1-26
Alternative rear tyres n.d. n.d.

Fortschritt E 512 vs John Deere 985 - heating

Specs Fortschritt E 512 John Deere 985
Air conditioning without air conditioning without air conditioning
Heating without heating without heating