Fortschritt Hochdruckpressen / Schwadmäher Werbefilm DDR 1984

Fortschritt High-Pressure Balers / Swathers Promotional Film GDR 1984 High-Pressure Balers Series K 420, K430, K440, K460, K454 Swathers E302 / 303 Forage Harvesting Technology (This film was originally in Hungarian and was translated into German) East German high-pressure balers from the Fortschritt brand (K 420, K 430, K 440, K460, K 454) were advertised as indispensable equipment for hay and straw harvesting. They were characterized by high throughput rates, such as 20 tons per hour for the K 454, and versatile bale placement options to streamline crop harvesting. Models: Well-known models were the K 420, K 430, K 440, K 454, and K 460, often presented as part of the Fortschritt machinery line. Features: The balers offered options such as bale chutes, transfer devices, and various unloading methods for transport. Performance: The K 454 was considered the most powerful model, ideal for high-end combine harvesters for harvesting large quantities of straw. Advertising materials: Brochures and promotional films, such as the "Progress DDR advertising film straw feed 84," emphasized the efficiency and technical features of the machines. The E 303 refers to the complete swather system, consisting of the 307 base unit and the cutting unit. The E 307 is the successor to the E 301/302, although the basic design is essentially the same as its predecessors. The E 303 is only slightly longer at the rear, resulting in a better center of gravity. This eliminated the "forward tipping tendency" of the previous models. The engine used is the D-242 from Minsk, producing 65 hp. Several new adapters were introduced, including the new high-performance E 025 B header with a 5.11 m cutting width for increased area output, the E 309 and E 326 grain headers, the RAE-3.6 A rapeseed header, and adapters for specialty crops such as the E 327 header for harvesting rapeseed, mustard, alfalfa, beet seed, or field beans. The harvested crop can be laid in a central, wide, side, or double swath to ensure optimal drying. Reproduction: G. Frank