Compare/Captain 2600 DI vs Captain 263

Captain 2600 DI vs Captain 263

Verdict: Captain 2600 DI vs Captain 263

The Captain 2600 DI and the Captain 263 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Captain 263 leads on rated power with 24 hp against 12 hp. Captain 263 is the lighter machine (928 kg vs 1,863 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 2003). In short: choose the Captain 263 for outright pulling power, or the Captain 2600 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

12 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

—

mechanical rearReference

Engine

Fuel tank

15.1 LReference

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Engine

8.8 kWReference

18.2 kWReference

Displacement

0.6 LReference

1.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

85 x 110 mmReference

78 x 92 mmReference

Power

8.8 kWReference

18.2 kWReference

Air cleaner

oil bathReference

dryReference

Rated RPM

2600Reference

2500Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

1.8 LReference

20.0 LReference

Torque

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76.3 NmReference

Torque RPM

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2000Reference

Transmission

Type

gearReference

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

—

749 kgReference

Engine RPM

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1000@2305Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

154 cmReference

149 cmReference

Weight

1863 to 1995 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

263 cmReference

284 cmReference

Width

116 cmReference

104 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

194 cmReference

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2WD Weight

845 kgReference

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4WD Weight

904 kgReference

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Ground clearance

24 cmReference

17 cmReference

Rear tread

82 to 95 cmReference

74 to 98 cmReference

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

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.