Compare/Captain 223 vs Captain 250 DI

Captain 223 vs Captain 250 DI

Verdict: Captain 223 vs Captain 250 DI

The Captain 223 and the Captain 250 DI are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Captain 250 DI leads on rated power with 25 hp against 21 hp. Captain 223 is the lighter machine (879 kg vs 1,962 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 2014). In short: choose the Captain 250 DI for outright pulling power, or the Captain 223 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

21 hp

25 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

CaptainReference

With 8.3-20 rear tires.Reference

Four gears, plus reverse, in two ranges.Reference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Engine

15.8 kWReference

18.6 kWReference

Displacement

1.0 LReference

1.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

76 x 70 mmReference

95 x 91 mmReference

Power

15.8 kWReference

18.6 kWReference

Air cleaner

dryReference

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Rated RPM

3000Reference

2200Reference

Torque

52.1 NmReference

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Torque RPM

2000Reference

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Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

20.0 LReference

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Transmission

Type

partially synchronizedReference

Gears

9 forward and 3 reverseReference

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

Capacities

Fuel

20.1 LReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system

20.1 LReference

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Capacity

20.1 LReference

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Rear Type

INReference

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Rear lift

749 kgReference

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Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

540@2500@1000@2500Reference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

149 cmReference

154 cmReference

Weight

879 kgReference

1962 to 2083 poundsReference

Front tire

5.00-12Reference

5.20-14Reference

Rear tire

8.00-18Reference

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Standard tires (ag)

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

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Lawn/turf front

23x8.50-12Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

33x15.5-16.5Reference

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Length

284 cmReference

262 cmReference

Width

104 cmReference

103 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

205 cmReference

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Ground clearance

17 cmReference

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Rear tread

70 to 98 cmReference

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2WD Rear tire

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8.00-18Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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

Height (exhaust)

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169 cmReference

2WD Weight

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889 kgReference

4WD Weight

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944 kgReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

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.