| Fortschritt E 516 | |
|---|---|
 Fortschritt E 516 B | |
| Type | Agricultural |
| Manufacturer | VEB Mähdrescherwerk Bischofswerda/Singwitz |
| Production | 1977–1988 |
| Length | 8690 mm |
| Width | 3200 mm (with 22.1/18–26 AS tyres) |
| Height | 3980 mm (including flashing beacon) |
| Weight | 10,020 kg (with 22.1/18–26 AS tyres) |
| Propulsion | Tyres |
| Engine model | 8 VD 14,5/12,5-1 SVW |
| Flywheel power |
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| Speed | 0…20 km/h (continuously variable hydraulic transmission) |
| Preceded by | Fortschritt E 512 |
| Succeeded by | Fortschritt E 517 |
The Fortschritt E 516 is a self-propelled combine harvester made by VEB Mähdrescherwerk Boschofswerda/Singwitz. It was developed in the late 1960s and first half of the 1970s, and after extensive testing in 1975, it was put into series production in 1977.[1] In 1983, the E 516's second generation, the Fortschritt E 516 B was introduced. It was discontinued in 1988 in favour of its successor, the Fortschritt E 517.