Compare/Captain 250 DI vs Captain 280 DX

Captain 250 DI vs Captain 280 DX

Verdict: Captain 250 DI vs Captain 280 DX

The Captain 250 DI and the Captain 280 DX are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Captain 280 DX leads on rated power with 28 hp against 25 hp. Captain 280 DX is the lighter machine (1,000 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 280 DX is the newer design (2016 vs 2014). In short: choose the Captain 280 DX 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

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Captain

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

25 hp

28 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

CaptainReference

Four gears, plus reverse, in two ranges.Reference

Engine

18.6 kWReference

20.9 kWReference

Displacement

1.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

95 x 91 mmReference

Power

18.6 kWReference

20.9 kWReference

Rated RPM

2200Reference

2500Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Transmission

Type

partially synchronizedReference

Gears

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

154 cmReference

Weight

1962 to 2083 poundsReference

1000 kgReference

Front tire

5.20-14Reference

5.00-15Reference

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

Width

103 cmReference

123 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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9.5-24Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 5.00-15. Rear: 9.5-24Reference

Rear tread

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96 to 106 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.