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Captain 223 vs Captain 283
Verdict: Captain 223 vs Captain 283
The Captain 223 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 21 hp. Captain 223 is the lighter machine (879 kg vs 909 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. In short: choose the Captain 283 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
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Captain
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
21 hp
27 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
CaptainReference
CaptainReference
With 8.3-20 rear tires.Reference
Three gears, plus reverse, in three ranges.Reference
Differential lock
mechanical rearReference
mechanical rearReference
Engine
Engine
15.8 kWReference
20.1 kWReference
Displacement
1.0 LReference
1.3 LReference
Bore/Stroke
76 x 70 mmReference
78 x 92 mmReference
Power
15.8 kWReference
20.1 kWReference
Air cleaner
dryReference
dryReference
Rated RPM
3000Reference
2700Reference
Torque
52.1 NmReference
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Torque RPM
2000Reference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
20.0 LReference
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Transmission
Type
partially synchronizedReference
partially synchronizedReference
Gears
9 forward and 3 reverseReference
9 forward and 3 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
IReference
Rear lift
749 kgReference
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Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
540 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM
540@2500@1000@2500Reference
1000@2500Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
149 cmReference
150 cmReference
Weight
879 kgReference
909 kgReference
Front tire
5.00-12Reference
5.00-12Reference
Rear tire
8.00-18Reference
8.00-18Reference
Standard tires (ag)
Front: 5.00-12. Rear: 8.00-18Reference
Front: 5.00-12. Rear: 8.00-18Reference
Lawn/turf front
23x8.50-12Reference
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Lawn/turf rear
33x15.5-16.5Reference
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Length
284 cmReference
268 cmReference
Width
104 cmReference
107 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
205 cmReference
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Ground clearance
17 cmReference
24 cmReference
Rear tread
70 to 98 cmReference
81 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
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147 cmReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
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.