BM-Volvo ST 257 vs Fahr MDL - compare

Compare combine harvesters: BM-Volvo ST 257 vs Fahr MDL

BM-Volvo ST 257 vs Fahr MDL compare - general information

Specs BM-Volvo ST 257 Fahr MDL
Brand BM-Volvo Fahr
Model ST 257 MDL
Years from 1967 to 1969 y. from 1958 to 1964 y.
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BM-Volvo ST 257 vs Fahr MDL - engine

Specs BM-Volvo ST 257 Fahr MDL
Engine manufacturer Perkins Mercedes-Benz
Engine type (model / version) A4.99 OM 636
Engine capacity 1620 cm3 (1,6 l.) 1767 cm3 (1,8 l.)
Cylinders, qty 4 4
Turbocharging none none
Power (kW/HP) 26 kW / 35 KM 25 kW / 34 KM
Engine fuel tank 60 l. n.d.
AdBlue tank none none

BM-Volvo ST 257 vs Fahr MDL - header

Specs BM-Volvo ST 257 Fahr MDL
Header width (working) 198 cm 180 cm
Alternative widths 236 cm 150 – 210 cm
Automatic header height mode none none
Header tilt systems none none
Header tilt adjustment (longitudinal tilt / crossfall) none none
Reel diameter n.d. 100 cm
Reel speed adjustment yes pulleys
Header reverser / Reel reverse feature mechanical mechanical

BM-Volvo ST 257 vs Fahr MDL - threshing mechanism

Specs BM-Volvo ST 257 Fahr MDL
Diameter of cylinder threshing mechanism 55 cm 46 cm
Width of cylinder threshing mechanism 75 cm 90 cm
Secondary threshing cylinder n.d. n.d.
Diameter of secondary cylinder n.d. n.d.

BM-Volvo ST 257 vs Fahr MDL - straw walkers

Specs BM-Volvo ST 257 Fahr MDL
Straw walkers, qty 3 straw walkers n.d.
Straw walkers area 2,04 m2 2,05 m2
Straw walkers length 267 cm 205 cm

BM-Volvo ST 257 vs Fahr MDL - sieves

Specs BM-Volvo ST 257 Fahr MDL
Upper sieve area n.d. n.d.
Lower sieve area 0,61 m2 0,75 m2
Total screening area
screening area covered by fan
1,47 m2 1,5 m2
Lower sieve type variable variable

BM-Volvo ST 257 vs Fahr MDL - performance

Performance BM-Volvo ST 257 Fahr MDL
Unloading speed n.d. n.d.
Grain tank capacity n.d. n.d.
Max. speed 20,8 km/h 15 km/h
Grain loss indicator none none

BM-Volvo ST 257 vs Fahr MDL - transmission

Specs BM-Volvo ST 257 Fahr MDL
Transmission mechanical transmission mechanical transmission
Forward gears 3 2

BM-Volvo ST 257 vs Fahr MDL - brakes

Specs BM-Volvo ST 257 Fahr MDL
Brakes mechanical, disc brakes mechanical, disc brakes

BM-Volvo ST 257 vs Fahr MDL - dimensions

Specs BM-Volvo ST 257 Fahr MDL
Length (with header) 6,04 m 6,5 m
Width (with header) 2,63 m 2,5 m
Width (without header) n.d. n.d.
Height (with cab) n.d. n.d.
Height (without cab) 2,64 m 2,3 m
Total weight (with cab) n.d. n.d.
Total weight (without cab) 2140 kg 2390 kg
Total weight (with header) n.d. n.d.
Front tyres (drive wheels) 11,2-24 8,00-32
Rear tyres (turning wheels) 6,00-16 4,50-16
Alternative front tyres n.d. 11,2-28
Alternative rear tyres n.d. 7,00-12

BM-Volvo ST 257 vs Fahr MDL - heating

Specs BM-Volvo ST 257 Fahr MDL
Air conditioning without air conditioning without air conditioning
Heating without heating without heating