Fortschritt E 512

Fortschritt E 512, E 516, E 514, E 517 – specs, opinions & photos

Looking for information about combines Fortschritt E 512, E 516, E 514, E 517? This article answers questions like:

  • How much horsepower does each model deliver?
  • What is the cutting width of the header?
  • What is the grain tank capacity for each model?
  • What are the transport dimensions?

Thanks to a detailed spec sheet in table format, it's easy to compare combines, and user reviews will guide you to the best option.


Technical specifications of the combine harvesters Fortschritt E 512, E 516, E 514, E 517:

Fortschritt E 512
Fortschritt E 516
Fortschritt E 514
Fortschritt E 517

Fortschritt E 512

  • Years of production: 1968-83
  • Rated engine power (HP): 105
  • Fuel tank capacity (L): 200
  • Cutting unit/header working width (cm): 426
  • Grain tank capacity (hl): 23

Fortschritt E 516

  • Years of production: 1977-88
  • Rated engine power (HP): 228
  • Fuel tank capacity (L): 400
  • Cutting unit/header working width (cm): 670
  • Grain tank capacity (hl): 45

Fortschritt E 514

  • Years of production: 1983-90
  • Rated engine power (HP): 115
  • Fuel tank capacity (L): 200
  • Cutting unit/header working width (cm): 420
  • Grain tank capacity (hl): 36

Fortschritt E 517

  • Years of production: 1988-90
  • Rated engine power (HP): 228
  • Fuel tank capacity (L): 400
  • Cutting unit/header working width (cm): 570
  • Grain tank capacity (hl): 50

For details and a comparison of the combines, see the technical sheet below.

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Data sheet for Fortschritt E 514, E 512, E 516, E 517 combine harvesters:

Comparison of technical parameters of combine harvesters
Model Fortschritt E 512 Fortschritt E 516 Fortschritt E 514 Fortschritt E 517
Years of production 1968-83 1977-88 1983-90 1988-90
Engine manufacturer Nordhausen Schönebeck Nordhausen Schönebeck
Engine designation/type 4VD 14,5/12-1 SRW 8VD 14,5/12-1 SVW 4VD 14,5/12-1 SRW 8VD  14,5/12,5-1 SRW
Engine displacement (cm³) 6560 13120 6560 14235
Number of cylinders / turbocharging 4 V8 4 V8
Rated engine power (HP) 105 228 115 228
Fuel tank capacity (L) 200 400 200 400
Type of transmission system mech hydr. mech hydr
Number of gearbox speeds 3 1 3
Minimum-maximum driving speed (km/h) 1,4-20,0 0-20,0 1,4-20,0 0-20,0

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Cutting unit/header working width (cm) 426 670 420 570
Number of straw walkers 4 5 4 5
Total length (cm) 815 869 742 869
Total width (cm) 469 716 469 720
Width without cutting unit/header (cm)
Height without cab (cm)
Total height with cab (cm) 390 395
Weight without cab (kg)
Weight with cab (kg) 7490 11440
Grain tank capacity (hl) 23 45 36 50
Front wheel size 18,4-30 23,1-26 18,4-30 23,1-26
Rear wheel size 10,00-15 12,5-20 10,00-20 16/80-20

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