Fortschritt MDW 527 STS vs John Deere W 540 - compare
Compare combine harvesters: Fortschritt MDW 527 STS vs John Deere W 540
Fortschritt MDW 527 STS vs John Deere W 540 compare - general information
| Specs | Fortschritt MDW 527 STS | John Deere W 540 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Fortschritt | John Deere |
| Model | MDW 527 STS | W 540 |
| Years | from 1993 to 1999 y. | from 2007 |
| Reviews | Fortschritt MDW 527 STS reviews New! | John Deere W 540 reviews New! |
Fortschritt MDW 527 STS vs John Deere W 540 - engine
| Specs | Fortschritt MDW 527 STS | John Deere W 540 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine manufacturer | Volvo Penta | John Deere |
| Engine type (model / version) | TID 71 A | PowerTECH PVX 6068HZ480C |
| Engine capacity | 6727 cm3 (6,7 l.) | 6788 cm3 (6,8 l.) |
| Cylinders, qty | 6 | 6 |
| Turbocharging | available | available |
| Power (kW/HP) | 197 kW / 268 KM | 188 kW / 255 KM |
| Engine fuel tank | 520 l. | 800 l. |
| AdBlue tank | none | none |
Fortschritt MDW 527 STS vs John Deere W 540 - header
| Specs | Fortschritt MDW 527 STS | John Deere W 540 |
|---|---|---|
| Header width (working) | 600 cm | 550 cm |
| Alternative widths | 540 – 720 cm | 430 – 610 cm |
| Automatic header height mode | none | available |
| Header tilt systems | available | available |
| Header tilt adjustment (longitudinal tilt / crossfall) | none | optional |
| Reel diameter | 108 cm | 110 cm |
| Reel speed adjustment | hydraulics | electric engine |
| Header reverser / Reel reverse feature | hydraulics | hydraulics |
Fortschritt MDW 527 STS vs John Deere W 540 - threshing mechanism
| Specs | Fortschritt MDW 527 STS | John Deere W 540 |
|---|---|---|
| Diameter of cylinder threshing mechanism | 60 cm | 66 cm |
| Width of cylinder threshing mechanism | 163 cm | 140 cm |
| Secondary threshing cylinder | available | available |
| Diameter of secondary cylinder | 57 cm | 57 cm |
Fortschritt MDW 527 STS vs John Deere W 540 - straw walkers
| Specs | Fortschritt MDW 527 STS | John Deere W 540 |
|---|---|---|
| Straw walkers, qty | 6 straw walkers | 5 straw walkers |
| Straw walkers area | 6,65 m2 | 6,4 m2 |
| Straw walkers length | 408 cm | 460 cm |
Fortschritt MDW 527 STS vs John Deere W 540 - sieves
| Specs | Fortschritt MDW 527 STS | John Deere W 540 |
|---|---|---|
| Upper sieve area | n.d. | n.d. |
| Lower sieve area | 1,98 m2 | 2,08 m2 |
| Total screening area screening area covered by fan |
5,9 m2 | 4,84 m2 |
| Lower sieve type | adjustable | adjustable |
Fortschritt MDW 527 STS vs John Deere W 540 - performance
| Performance | Fortschritt MDW 527 STS | John Deere W 540 |
|---|---|---|
| Unloading speed | n.d. | n.d. |
| Grain tank capacity | n.d. | n.d. |
| Max. speed | 20 km/h | 25 km/h |
| Grain loss indicator | available | available |
Fortschritt MDW 527 STS vs John Deere W 540 - transmission
| Specs | Fortschritt MDW 527 STS | John Deere W 540 |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission | hydraulic transmission | hydraulic transmission |
| Forward gears | 3 | 3 |
Fortschritt MDW 527 STS vs John Deere W 540 - brakes
| Specs | Fortschritt MDW 527 STS | John Deere W 540 |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | n.d. | hydraulics, disc brakes |
Fortschritt MDW 527 STS vs John Deere W 540 - dimensions
| Specs | Fortschritt MDW 527 STS | John Deere W 540 |
|---|---|---|
| Length (with header) | 8,97 m | 9,2 m |
| Width (with header) | n.d. | 5,89 m |
| Width (without header) | 3,5 m | 3,5 m |
| Height (with cab) | 3,98 m | 3,98 m |
| Height (without cab) | n.d. | n.d. |
| Total weight (with cab) | 10900 kg | 13400 kg |
| Total weight (without cab) | n.d. | n.d. |
| Total weight (with header) | 10280 kg | 12720 kg |
| Front tyres (drive wheels) | 28,1-26 | 800/65R32 |
| Rear tyres (turning wheels) | 16,0/70-20 | 480/80R26 |
| Alternative front tyres | 23,1-26 | 650/70R32 |
| Alternative rear tyres | n.d. | 540/65R28 |
Fortschritt MDW 527 STS vs John Deere W 540 - heating
| Specs | Fortschritt MDW 527 STS | John Deere W 540 |
|---|---|---|
| Air conditioning | with air conditioning | with air conditioning |
| Heating | with heating | with heating |