Fortschritt E 512 – E 516

In 1968, the severely outdated E 170 series combine harvesters were completely replaced by the brand new E 512. Compared to its predecessor, the combine had grown significantly. The standard cutting width was 426 cm, with an optional 570 cm. The width of the threshing mechanism was 128 cm. The engine was a 6.5-liter four-cylinder used also in Fortschritt tractors, producing 105 hp. The equipment was of a normal standard; for example, the settings for the straw lifting drum were adjusted mechanically from the cab, and the unloading pipe was rotated manually. The equipment often included a wide cab, which at the time had a low noise level of 85 dB.

In 1977, the large combine E 516 was introduced alongside it. It featured a hydrostatic drivetrain, a 13-liter V8 engine (228 hp), and a cutting platform of either 670 cm or 760 cm. The diameter of the threshing drum was as much as 80 cm. Adjustments for the straw lifting drum and threshing drum were hydraulic. The cab was air-conditioned at least for the Swedish market. Fortschritt combine harvesters were sold with quite good success in Sweden. Larger Western markets were France and Denmark. An optional feature was automatic guidance, which was based on a small wheel at the end of a bar, connected to a sensor unit that scanned the edge of the windrow.

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