Compare/Captain 120 DI vs Captain 223

Captain 120 DI vs Captain 223

Verdict: Captain 120 DI vs Captain 223

The Captain 120 DI and the Captain 223 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Captain 223 leads on rated power with 21 hp against 15 hp. Captain 223 is the lighter machine (879 kg vs 1,720 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Captain 223 is the newer design (2021 vs 2013). In short: choose the Captain 223 for outright pulling power, or the Captain 120 DI if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs

Captain

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Captain

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

15 hp

21 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

CaptainReference

Four gears, plus reverse, in two ranges.Reference

With 8.3-20 rear tires.Reference

Differential lock

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mechanical rearReference

Engine

11.2 kWReference

15.8 kWReference

Displacement

0.6 LReference

1.0 LReference

Bore/Stroke

85 x 110 mmReference

76 x 70 mmReference

Power

11.2 kWReference

15.8 kWReference

Air cleaner

oil bathReference

dryReference

Rated RPM

2600Reference

3000Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Torque

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52.1 NmReference

Torque RPM

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2000Reference

Oil capacity

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20.0 LReference

Transmission

Type

partially synchronizedReference

Gears

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

9 forward and 3 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Hydraulic system

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20.1 LReference

Capacity

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20.1 LReference

Rear Type

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INReference

Rear lift

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749 kgReference

Engine RPM

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540@2500@1000@2500Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

145 cmReference

149 cmReference

Weight

1720 to 1808 poundsReference

879 kgReference

Front tire

5.20-14Reference

5.00-12Reference

2WD Rear tire

8.00-18Reference

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2WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 5.20-14. Rear: 8.00-18Reference

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4WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 5.00-12. Rear: 8.00-18Reference

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Length

250 cmReference

284 cmReference

Width

103 cmReference

104 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

169 cmReference

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2WD Weight

780 kgReference

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4WD Weight

820 kgReference

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Rear tire

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8.00-18Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 5.00-12. Rear: 8.00-18Reference

Lawn/turf front

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23x8.50-12Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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33x15.5-16.5Reference

Height (ROPS)

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205 cmReference

Ground clearance

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17 cmReference

Rear tread

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70 to 98 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Capacities

Fuel

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20.1 LReference

Speeds

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.