: It featured a hydrostatic drivetrain and front-wheel drive with a continuously variable hydraulic transmission, allowing for precise speed control between 1 and 20 km/h.
: It could process approximately 14,000 kg of grain per hour and featured a grain tank volume of 4.5 m³. Download File Agromodels 023 - Fortschritt E516...
The E 516 was noted for its significant power and innovative features for the era: : It featured a hydrostatic drivetrain and front-wheel
The E 516 was developed in the late 1960s and early 1970s as a high-performance successor to the Fortschritt E 512 . While the E 512 was a breakthrough as the first GDR-developed combine, the E 516 aimed for a performance increase of up to 100%. Series production began in 1977 at the Bischofswerda/Singwitz plant. By the time production ended in 1988, over 15,000 units had been manufactured. Key Technical Specifications While the E 512 was a breakthrough as
Designed for operator comfort and efficiency, the E 516 was among the first in the region to offer air-conditioned cabs, particularly for export markets like Sweden and France. Its versatility allowed it to harvest various crops, including corn and grain, and it could operate on slopes up to 9.45°.
: Standard cutting platforms were available in widths of 6.7 m (22 ft) or 7.6 m (25 ft). Operational Features