Fortschritt MDW Arcus vs John Deere W 540 - compare

Compare combine harvesters: Fortschritt MDW Arcus vs John Deere W 540

Fortschritt MDW Arcus vs John Deere W 540 compare - general information

Specs Fortschritt MDW Arcus John Deere W 540
Brand Fortschritt John Deere
Model MDW Arcus W 540
Years from 1996 to 1999 y. from 2007
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Fortschritt MDW Arcus vs John Deere W 540 - engine

Specs Fortschritt MDW Arcus John Deere W 540
Engine manufacturer Volvo Penta John Deere
Engine type (model / version) 1231VE PowerTECH PVX 6068HZ480C
Engine capacity 12100 cm3 (12,1 l.) 6788 cm3 (6,8 l.)
Cylinders, qty 6 6
Turbocharging available available
Power (kW/HP) 313 kW / 425 KM 188 kW / 255 KM
Engine fuel tank 650 l. 800 l.
AdBlue tank none none

Fortschritt MDW Arcus vs John Deere W 540 - header

Specs Fortschritt MDW Arcus John Deere W 540
Header width (working) 720 cm 550 cm
Alternative widths 600 – 840 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 n.d. 110 cm
Reel speed adjustment hydraulics electric engine
Header reverser / Reel reverse feature hydraulics hydraulics

Fortschritt MDW Arcus vs John Deere W 540 - threshing mechanism

Specs Fortschritt MDW Arcus John Deere W 540
Diameter of cylinder threshing mechanism n.d. 66 cm
Width of cylinder threshing mechanism 254 cm 140 cm
Secondary threshing cylinder n.d. available
Diameter of secondary cylinder n.d. cm

Fortschritt MDW Arcus vs John Deere W 540 - straw walkers

Specs Fortschritt MDW Arcus John Deere W 540
Straw walkers, qty 2 straw walkers 5 straw walkers
Straw walkers area 3,43 m2 6,4 m2
Straw walkers length 193 cm 460 cm

Fortschritt MDW Arcus vs John Deere W 540 - sieves

Specs Fortschritt MDW Arcus John Deere W 540
Upper sieve area n.d. n.d.
Lower sieve area n.d. 2,08 m2
Total screening area
screening area covered by fan
8,54 m2 4,84 m2
Lower sieve type adjustable adjustable

Fortschritt MDW Arcus vs John Deere W 540 - performance

Performance Fortschritt MDW Arcus John Deere W 540
Unloading speed n.d. n.d.
Grain tank capacity n.d. n.d.
Max. speed 40 km/h 25 km/h
Grain loss indicator available available

Fortschritt MDW Arcus vs John Deere W 540 - transmission

Specs Fortschritt MDW Arcus John Deere W 540
Transmission hydraulic transmission hydraulic transmission
Forward gears 3 3

Fortschritt MDW Arcus vs John Deere W 540 - brakes

Specs Fortschritt MDW Arcus John Deere W 540
Brakes n.d. hydraulics, disc brakes

Fortschritt MDW Arcus vs John Deere W 540 - dimensions

Specs Fortschritt MDW Arcus John Deere W 540
Length (with header) 9,57 m 9,2 m
Width (with header) n.d. 5,89 m
Width (without header) 3 m 3,5 m
Height (with cab) 3,99 m 3,98 m
Height (without cab) n.d. n.d.
Total weight (with cab) 18450 kg 13400 kg
Total weight (without cab) 16100 / 16300 / 16500 kg n.d.
Total weight (with header) 16100 / 16300 / 16500 kg 12720 kg
Front tyres (drive wheels) n.d. 800/65R32
Rear tyres (turning wheels) n.d. 480/80R26
Alternative front tyres n.d. 650/70R32
Alternative rear tyres n.d. 540/65R28

Fortschritt MDW Arcus vs John Deere W 540 - heating

Specs Fortschritt MDW Arcus John Deere W 540
Air conditioning with air conditioning with air conditioning
Heating with heating with heating