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Captain 273 vs Captain 280 DX
Verdict: Captain 273 vs Captain 280 DX
The Captain 273 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 27 hp. Captain 273 is the newer design (2018 vs 2016). In short: choose the Captain 280 DX for outright pulling power, or the Captain 273 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
27 hp
28 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
CaptainReference
CaptainReference
liquid-cooledReference
Four gears, plus reverse, in two ranges.Reference
Differential lock
mechanical rearReference
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Engine
Engine
20.1 kWReference
20.9 kWReference
Displacement
1.3 LReference
1.3 LReference
Bore/Stroke
78 x 92 mmReference
95 x 91 mmReference
Power
20.1 kWReference
20.9 kWReference
Air cleaner
dryReference
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Rated RPM
2400Reference
2500Reference
Torque
82.0 NmReference
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Torque RPM
2000Reference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
18.0 LReference
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Transmission
Type
partially synchronizedReference
partially synchronizedReference
Gears
8 forward and 2 reverseReference
8 forward and 2 reverseReference
Capacities
Fuel
18.9 LReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Hydraulic system
18.2 LReference
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Capacity
18.2 LReference
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Rear Type
INReference
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Rear lift
600 kgReference
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Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
540 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM
2208@2400Reference
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Dimensions
Front tire
180/85D12Reference
5.00-15Reference
Rear tire
8.3-20Reference
9.5-24Reference
Standard tires (ag)
Front: 180/85D12. Rear: 8.3-20Reference
Front: 5.00-15. Rear: 9.5-24Reference
Optional tires (ag)
Front: 6.5/80-12. Rear: 280/70R18Reference
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Lawn/turf front
23x8.5-12Reference
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Lawn/turf rear
33x15.5-16.5Reference
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Industrial front
23x8.5-12Reference
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Industrial rear
31x15.5-15Reference
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Wheelbase
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154 cmReference
Weight
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1000 kgReference
Length
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262 cmReference
Width
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123 cmReference
Rear tread
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96 to 106 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.