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Captain 250 DI vs Captain 280
Verdict: Captain 250 DI vs Captain 280
The Captain 250 DI and the Captain 280 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Captain 280 leads on rated power with 28 hp against 25 hp. Captain 280 is the lighter machine (944 kg vs 1,962 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 280 for outright pulling power, or the Captain 250 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
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Captain
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
25 hp
28 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
CaptainReference
CaptainReference
Four gears, plus reverse, in two ranges.Reference
Four gears, plus reverse, in two ranges.Reference
Engine
Engine
18.6 kWReference
20.9 kWReference
Displacement
1.3 LReference
1.3 LReference
Bore/Stroke
95 x 91 mmReference
95 x 91 mmReference
Power
18.6 kWReference
20.9 kWReference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
2500Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Transmission
Type
partially synchronizedReference
partially synchronizedReference
Gears
8 forward and 2 reverseReference
8 forward and 2 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
540 (1.375)Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
154 cmReference
154 cmReference
Weight
1962 to 2083 poundsReference
944 kgReference
Front tire
5.20-14Reference
6.00-12Reference
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
261 cmReference
Width
103 cmReference
106 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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8.3-20Reference
Standard tires (ag)
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Front: 6.00-12. Rear: 8.3-20Reference
Rear tread
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82 to 94 cmReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
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.