Compare/Captain 200 DI LS vs Captain 283

Captain 200 DI LS vs Captain 283

Verdict: Captain 200 DI LS vs Captain 283

The Captain 200 DI LS and the Captain 283 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Captain 283 leads on rated power with 27 hp against 20 hp. Captain 283 is the lighter machine (909 kg vs 929 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Captain 200 DI LS is the newer design (2023 vs 2021). In short: choose the Captain 283 for outright pulling power, or the Captain 200 DI LS 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

20 hp

27 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

CaptainReference

Three gears, plus reverse, in three ranges.Reference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

Engine

14.9 kWReference

20.1 kWReference

Displacement

0.9 LReference

1.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

102 x 116 mmReference

78 x 92 mmReference

Power

14.9 kWReference

20.1 kWReference

Rated RPM

2200Reference

2700Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Air cleaner

—

dryReference

Transmission

Type

partially synchronizedReference

Gears

9 forward and 3 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Rear Type

—

IReference

Engine RPM

—

1000@2500Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

149 cmReference

150 cmReference

Weight

929 kgReference

909 kgReference

Front tire

5.00-12Reference

Rear tire

8.00-18Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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

Optional tires (ag)

Front: 5.25-14. Rear: 8.3-20Reference

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Length

266 cmReference

268 cmReference

Width

103 cmReference

107 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

132 cmReference

147 cmReference

Rear tread

86 cmReference

81 cmReference

Ground clearance

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24 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

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.