Layout of belts and chains combine CLAAS Dominator 108
In 1968 an outdated series of E170 combines was replaced with absolutely new E512 combine. It differed from the predecessors mainly the sizes. So the main grain platform received width of 426 cm, and alternative - up to 570 cm. The thresher reached on width of 128 cm. The Fortschritt tractor 6,5-liter engine gave out the power of 105 hp. Working conditions of the machine operator, namely the size of a cabin and noise level till 85 dB improved.
In 1977 the was introduced next model - E 516 It there was a combine with hydrostatic transmission and 13-liter V8 engine (228 h.p.). The sizes of a grain platform reached respectively 670 or 760 cm. Management of operation of the cylinder of a drum with a diameter up to 80 cm and its control were put on hydraulics. Cabins were equipped with the conditioners, as a last resort those combines that were exported on the West European markets, in particular Swedish, French and Finnish. The maximum success of sales of E512 fell on Sweden.
Table: Technical dates of FORTSCHRITT harvest combines E512 and E 516
Model | E 512 | E 516 |
Years | 1968-1983 | 1977-1988 |
Overall length, mm | 8150 | 8900 |
Overall width mm | 4690 | 7160 |
Engine | Nordhausen | IFA |
Engine type | 4VD 14,5/12-1 SRW | 8VD 14,5/12-1 SVW |
Displacement, сm3 | 6560 | 13120 |
Cylinders | 4 | V8 |
Power hp DIN | 105 | 228 at 2200 min-1 |
Fuel tank, L | 200 | 400 |
Transmission | mech. | hydr. |
Gears | 3 | 1 |
Speed min-max. km/h | 1,4-20,0 | 0-20,0 |
Cutting width, m | 4,26 | 6,7 |
Alternative, m | 3,6-5,7 | 5,8-7,6 |
Reel diameter cm | 100 | 100 |
Threshing cyl. diameter cm | 60 | 80 |
Threshing cyl. width cm | 128 | 162,5 |
Number of straw walkers | 4 | 5 |
Area of walkers m2 | 5,2 | 7,68 |
Lenght of walkers mm | 4000 | 4730 |
Straw shieve m2 | 1,5 | 1,55 |
Bottom shieve dm2 | 1,17 | 1,55 |
Total screening area | 3,04 | 3,95 |
Height w cabin mm | 3920 | 3980 |
Weight w/o cabin kg | 6880 | |
Weight ,kg | 10090 | |
Grain tank hl | 23 | 45 |
Tyres front | 18,4-30 | 23,1-26 |
Alternative | 18,4-34 | |
Tyres rear | 10,00-15 | 12,5-20 |
Reverser | X | |
Floating cutting platform | X |