Search
Captain 283 vs VST Mitsubishi Shakti MT270
Verdict: Captain 283 vs VST Mitsubishi Shakti MT270
The Captain 283 and the VST Mitsubishi Shakti MT270 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 27 hp. VST Mitsubishi Shakti MT270 is the lighter machine (749 kg vs 909 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 2013). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
Tune the fit score
Tell us about your operation
Fit & specs
Captain
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
VST
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
27 hp
27 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
—
—
Overview
Manufacturer
CaptainReference
VSTReference
Three gears, plus reverse, in three ranges.Reference
liquid-cooledReference
Differential lock
mechanical rearReference
—
Engine
Engine
20.1 kWReference
20.1 kWReference
Displacement
1.3 LReference
1.3 LReference
Bore/Stroke
78 x 92 mmReference
73 x 78 mmReference
Power
20.1 kWReference
20.1 kWReference
Air cleaner
dryReference
oil bathReference
Rated RPM
2700Reference
3000Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Fuel tank
—
18.2 LReference
Pre-heating
—
glow plugsReference
Torque
—
68.6 NmReference
Torque RPM
—
2300Reference
Starter power
—
2.0 kWReference
Transmission
Type
partially synchronizedReference
gearReference
Gears
9 forward and 3 reverseReference
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear Type
IReference
IReference
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
540/1000 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM
1000@2500Reference
—
Rear lift
—
499 kgReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
150 cmReference
—
Weight
909 kgReference
749 kgReference
Front tire
5.00-12Reference
6x12Reference
Rear tire
8.00-18Reference
8.3x20Reference
Standard tires (ag)
Front: 5.00-12. Rear: 8.00-18Reference
—
Length
268 cmReference
222 cmReference
Width
107 cmReference
113 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
147 cmReference
—
Ground clearance
24 cmReference
23 cmReference
Rear tread
81 cmReference
—
Ag front
—
6x12Reference
Ag rear
—
8.3x20Reference
Height
—
124 cmReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging system
—
alternatorReference
Charging amps
—
40Reference
Charging 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.