Claas Mercator 70 vs Fortschritt MDW 524 - compare

Compare combine harvesters: Claas Mercator 70 vs Fortschritt MDW 524

Claas Mercator 70 vs Fortschritt MDW 524 compare - general information

Specs Claas Mercator 70 Fortschritt MDW 524
Brand Claas Fortschritt
Model Mercator 70 MDW 524
Years from 1972 to 1974 y. from 1991 to 1994 y.
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Claas Mercator 70 vs Fortschritt MDW 524 - engine

Specs Claas Mercator 70 Fortschritt MDW 524
Engine manufacturer Perkins Perkins
Engine type (model / version) A6.3544 1006-9T
Engine capacity 5797 cm3 (5,8 l.) 6000 cm3 (6 l.)
Cylinders, qty 6 6
Turbocharging none available
Power (kW/HP) 77 kW / 105 KM 115 kW / 156 KM
Engine fuel tank 195 l. 300 l.
AdBlue tank none none

Claas Mercator 70 vs Fortschritt MDW 524 - header

Specs Claas Mercator 70 Fortschritt MDW 524
Header width (working) 420 cm 480 cm
Alternative widths 300 – 360 cm 360 – 540 cm
Automatic header height mode none none
Header tilt systems none none
Header tilt adjustment (longitudinal tilt / crossfall) none none
Reel diameter 105 cm 108 cm
Reel speed adjustment yes hydraulics
Header reverser / Reel reverse feature mechanical hydraulics

Claas Mercator 70 vs Fortschritt MDW 524 - threshing mechanism

Specs Claas Mercator 70 Fortschritt MDW 524
Diameter of cylinder threshing mechanism 45 cm 60 cm
Width of cylinder threshing mechanism 125 cm 130 cm
Secondary threshing cylinder n.d. available
Diameter of secondary cylinder n.d. cm

Claas Mercator 70 vs Fortschritt MDW 524 - straw walkers

Specs Claas Mercator 70 Fortschritt MDW 524
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 MDW 524 - sieves

Specs Claas Mercator 70 Fortschritt MDW 524
Upper sieve area n.d. n.d.
Lower sieve area 0,93 m2 1,51 m2
Total screening area
screening area covered by fan
3,15 m2 4,21 m2
Lower sieve type variable adjustable

Claas Mercator 70 vs Fortschritt MDW 524 - performance

Performance Claas Mercator 70 Fortschritt MDW 524
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 available

Claas Mercator 70 vs Fortschritt MDW 524 - transmission

Specs Claas Mercator 70 Fortschritt MDW 524
Transmission mechanical transmission hydraulic transmission
Forward gears 3 3

Claas Mercator 70 vs Fortschritt MDW 524 - brakes

Specs Claas Mercator 70 Fortschritt MDW 524
Brakes hydraulics, disc brakes n.d.

Claas Mercator 70 vs Fortschritt MDW 524 - dimensions

Specs Claas Mercator 70 Fortschritt MDW 524
Length (with header) 9,65 m 7,88 m
Width (with header) n.d. n.d.
Width (without header) 3 m 3,18 m
Height (with cab) n.d. 3,9 m
Height (without cab) 3,44 m n.d.
Total weight (with cab) n.d. 8130 kg
Total weight (without cab) 6000 kg n.d.
Total weight (with header) n.d. 7180 kg
Front tyres (drive wheels) 23,1-26 23,1-26
Rear tyres (turning wheels) 11,5/80-15 12,50-20
Alternative front tyres n.d. 18,4-30
Alternative rear tyres n.d. 10,50-20

Claas Mercator 70 vs Fortschritt MDW 524 - heating

Specs Claas Mercator 70 Fortschritt MDW 524
Air conditioning without air conditioning without air conditioning
Heating without heating without heating