Compare/Captain 263 vs Captain 280 DX

Captain 263 vs Captain 280 DX

Verdict: Captain 263 vs Captain 280 DX

The Captain 263 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 24 hp. Captain 263 is the lighter machine (928 kg vs 1,000 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 2016). In short: choose the Captain 280 DX 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

24 hp

28 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

CaptainReference

With 8.3-20 rear tires.Reference

Four gears, plus reverse, in two ranges.Reference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Engine

18.2 kWReference

20.9 kWReference

Displacement

1.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

78 x 92 mmReference

95 x 91 mmReference

Power

18.2 kWReference

20.9 kWReference

Air cleaner

dryReference

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Rated RPM

2500Reference

Torque

76.3 NmReference

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Torque RPM

2000Reference

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Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

20.0 LReference

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Transmission

Type

partially synchronizedReference

Gears

9 forward and 3 reverseReference

8 forward and 2 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

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Rear lift

749 kgReference

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Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

1000@2305Reference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

149 cmReference

154 cmReference

Weight

928 kgReference

1000 kgReference

Front tire

5.00-12Reference

5.00-15Reference

Rear tire

8.00-18Reference

9.5-24Reference

Standard tires (ag)

Front: 5.00-12. Rear: 8.00-18Reference

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

Lawn/turf front

23x8.50-12Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

33x15.5-16Reference

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Length

284 cmReference

262 cmReference

Width

104 cmReference

123 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

205 cmReference

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Ground clearance

17 cmReference

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Rear tread

74 to 98 cmReference

96 to 106 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

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.