Compare/Captain 250 DI vs Captain 263

Captain 250 DI vs Captain 263

Verdict: Captain 250 DI vs Captain 263

The Captain 250 DI and the Captain 263 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 24 hp. Captain 263 is the lighter machine (928 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 263 is the newer design (2021 vs 2014). In short: choose the Captain 250 DI for outright pulling power, or the Captain 263 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

25 hp

24 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

18.6 kWReference

18.2 kWReference

Displacement

1.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

95 x 91 mmReference

78 x 92 mmReference

Power

18.6 kWReference

18.2 kWReference

Rated RPM

2200Reference

2500Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Air cleaner

—

dryReference

Torque

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76.3 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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1000@2305Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

154 cmReference

149 cmReference

Weight

1962 to 2083 poundsReference

928 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

262 cmReference

284 cmReference

Width

103 cmReference

104 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

169 cmReference

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2WD Weight

889 kgReference

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4WD Weight

944 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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33x15.5-16Reference

Height (ROPS)

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205 cmReference

Ground clearance

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17 cmReference

Rear tread

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74 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.