Claas Mercator 70 vs Fortschritt E 512 - compare

Compare combine harvesters: Claas Mercator 70 vs Fortschritt E 512

Claas Mercator 70 vs Fortschritt E 512 compare - general information

Specs Claas Mercator 70 Fortschritt E 512
Brand Claas Fortschritt
Model Mercator 70 E 512
Years from 1972 to 1974 y. from 1968 to 1983 y.
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Claas Mercator 70 vs Fortschritt E 512 - engine

Specs Claas Mercator 70 Fortschritt E 512
Engine manufacturer Perkins VEB Schlepperwerk Nordhausen
Engine type (model / version) A6.3544 IFA 4 VD 14,5/12 – 1 SRW
Engine capacity 5797 cm3 (5,8 l.) 6560 cm3 (6,6 l.)
Cylinders, qty 6 4
Turbocharging none none
Power (kW/HP) 77 kW / 105 KM 77 kW / 105 KM
Engine fuel tank 195 l. 200 l.
AdBlue tank none none

Claas Mercator 70 vs Fortschritt E 512 - header

Specs Claas Mercator 70 Fortschritt E 512
Header width (working) 420 cm 426 cm
Alternative widths 300 – 360 cm 360 – 570 cm
Automatic header height mode none none
Header tilt systems none none
Header tilt adjustment (longitudinal tilt / crossfall) none none
Reel diameter 105 cm 100 cm
Reel speed adjustment yes mechanical
Header reverser / Reel reverse feature mechanical mechanical

Claas Mercator 70 vs Fortschritt E 512 - threshing mechanism

Specs Claas Mercator 70 Fortschritt E 512
Diameter of cylinder threshing mechanism 45 cm 60 cm
Width of cylinder threshing mechanism 125 cm 128 cm
Secondary threshing cylinder n.d. n.d.
Diameter of secondary cylinder n.d. n.d.

Claas Mercator 70 vs Fortschritt E 512 - straw walkers

Specs Claas Mercator 70 Fortschritt E 512
Straw walkers, qty 4 straw walkers 4 straw walkers
Straw walkers area 4,75 m2 5,2 m2
Straw walkers length 380 cm 400 cm

Claas Mercator 70 vs Fortschritt E 512 - sieves

Specs Claas Mercator 70 Fortschritt E 512
Upper sieve area n.d. n.d.
Lower sieve area 0,93 m2 1,17 m2
Total screening area
screening area covered by fan
3,15 m2 3,04 m2
Lower sieve type variable variable

Claas Mercator 70 vs Fortschritt E 512 - performance

Performance Claas Mercator 70 Fortschritt E 512
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 Fortschritt E 512 - transmission

Specs Claas Mercator 70 Fortschritt E 512
Transmission mechanical transmission mechanical transmission
Forward gears 3 3

Claas Mercator 70 vs Fortschritt E 512 - brakes

Specs Claas Mercator 70 Fortschritt E 512
Brakes hydraulics, disc brakes n.d.

Claas Mercator 70 vs Fortschritt E 512 - dimensions

Specs Claas Mercator 70 Fortschritt E 512
Length (with header) 9,65 m 8,15 m
Width (with header) n.d. 4,69 m
Width (without header) 3 m 2,9 m
Height (with cab) n.d. 3,92 m
Height (without cab) 3,44 m 3,35 m
Total weight (with cab) n.d. n.d.
Total weight (without cab) 6000 kg 6880 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 10,00-15
Alternative front tyres n.d. n.d.
Alternative rear tyres n.d. n.d.

Claas Mercator 70 vs Fortschritt E 512 - heating

Specs Claas Mercator 70 Fortschritt E 512
Air conditioning without air conditioning without air conditioning
Heating without heating without heating