Combine harvester FORTSCHRITT E512 - E516

In 1968 an outdated series of E170 combines was replaced with absolutely new E512 combine.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