Compare/Captain 280 DX vs Captain 283

Captain 280 DX vs Captain 283

Verdict: Captain 280 DX vs Captain 283

The Captain 280 DX and the Captain 283 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 283 is the lighter machine (909 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 283 is the newer design (2021 vs 2016). In short: choose the Captain 280 DX for outright pulling power, or the Captain 283 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

28 hp

27 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

CaptainReference

Four gears, plus reverse, in two ranges.Reference

Three gears, plus reverse, in three ranges.Reference

Differential lock

—

mechanical rearReference

Engine

20.9 kWReference

20.1 kWReference

Displacement

1.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

95 x 91 mmReference

78 x 92 mmReference

Power

20.9 kWReference

20.1 kWReference

Rated RPM

2500Reference

2700Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Air cleaner

—

dryReference

Transmission

Type

partially synchronizedReference

Gears

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

9 forward and 3 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Rear Type

—

IReference

Engine RPM

—

1000@2500Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

154 cmReference

150 cmReference

Weight

1000 kgReference

909 kgReference

Front tire

5.00-15Reference

5.00-12Reference

Rear tire

9.5-24Reference

8.00-18Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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

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

Length

262 cmReference

268 cmReference

Width

123 cmReference

107 cmReference

Rear tread

96 to 106 cmReference

81 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

—

147 cmReference

Ground clearance

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24 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.