Fortschritt MDW 524 vs New Holland CS540 RS - compare

Compare combine harvesters: Fortschritt MDW 524 vs New Holland CS540 RS

Fortschritt MDW 524 vs New Holland CS540 RS compare - general information

Specs Fortschritt MDW 524 New Holland CS540 RS
Brand Fortschritt New Holland
Model MDW 524 CS540 RS
Years from 1991 to 1994 y. from 2002 to 2006 y.
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Fortschritt MDW 524 vs New Holland CS540 RS - engine

Specs Fortschritt MDW 524 New Holland CS540 RS
Engine manufacturer Perkins New Holland
Engine type (model / version) 1006-9T 675 TA/CB
Engine capacity 6000 cm3 (6 l.) 7474 cm3 (7,5 l.)
Cylinders, qty 6 6
Turbocharging available available
Power (kW/HP) 115 kW / 156 KM 175 kW / 238 KM
Engine fuel tank 300 l. 450 l.
AdBlue tank none none

Fortschritt MDW 524 vs New Holland CS540 RS - header

Specs Fortschritt MDW 524 New Holland CS540 RS
Header width (working) 480 cm 457 cm
Alternative widths 360 – 540 cm 396 – 609 cm
Automatic header height mode none available
Header tilt systems none none
Header tilt adjustment (longitudinal tilt / crossfall) none optional
Reel diameter 108 cm 107 cm
Reel speed adjustment hydraulics electric engine
Header reverser / Reel reverse feature hydraulics hydraulics

Fortschritt MDW 524 vs New Holland CS540 RS - threshing mechanism

Specs Fortschritt MDW 524 New Holland CS540 RS
Diameter of cylinder threshing mechanism 60 cm 60 cm
Width of cylinder threshing mechanism 130 cm 130 cm
Secondary threshing cylinder available available
Diameter of secondary cylinder 40 cm 40 cm

Fortschritt MDW 524 vs New Holland CS540 RS - straw walkers

Specs Fortschritt MDW 524 New Holland CS540 RS
Straw walkers, qty 4 straw walkers 5 straw walkers
Straw walkers area 5,2 m2 5,38 m2
Straw walkers length 400 cm 345 cm

Fortschritt MDW 524 vs New Holland CS540 RS - sieves

Specs Fortschritt MDW 524 New Holland CS540 RS
Upper sieve area n.d. n.d.
Lower sieve area 1,51 m2 1,71 m2
Total screening area
screening area covered by fan
4,21 m2 4,32 m2
Lower sieve type adjustable adjustable

Fortschritt MDW 524 vs New Holland CS540 RS - performance

Performance Fortschritt MDW 524 New Holland CS540 RS
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 524 vs New Holland CS540 RS - transmission

Specs Fortschritt MDW 524 New Holland CS540 RS
Transmission hydraulic transmission hydraulic transmission
Forward gears 3 3

Fortschritt MDW 524 vs New Holland CS540 RS - brakes

Specs Fortschritt MDW 524 New Holland CS540 RS
Brakes n.d. hydraulics, disc brakes

Fortschritt MDW 524 vs New Holland CS540 RS - dimensions

Specs Fortschritt MDW 524 New Holland CS540 RS
Length (with header) 7,88 m 10,2 m
Width (with header) n.d. 5,01 m
Width (without header) 3,18 m n.d.
Height (with cab) 3,9 m 3,98 m
Height (without cab) n.d. n.d.
Total weight (with cab) 8130 kg n.d.
Total weight (without cab) n.d. n.d.
Total weight (with header) 7180 kg 11100 kg
Front tyres (drive wheels) 23,1-26 900/60R32
Rear tyres (turning wheels) 12,50-20 540/65R24
Alternative front tyres 18,4-30 1050/50R32
Alternative rear tyres 10,50-20 460/70R24

Fortschritt MDW 524 vs New Holland CS540 RS - heating

Specs Fortschritt MDW 524 New Holland CS540 RS
Air conditioning without air conditioning with air conditioning
Heating without heating with heating