Overview
The Captain 223 is a 4WD compact utility tractor manufactured in Rajkot, India, featuring a 1.0L 3-cylinder Mitsubishi diesel engine rated at 21.2 horsepower. Produced from 2021 to the present, it is equipped with a 9-speed partially synchronized transmission and a rear lift capacity of 1,653 lbs.
Ideal Applications
Powertrain and Torque:
The Mitsubishi L3E engine produces 38.4 lb-ft of torque at 2000 RPM and operates with a rated speed of 3000 RPM.
Transmission and Drive System:
The mechanical configuration includes 9 forward and 3 reverse gears across three ranges, four-wheel drive, and a mechanical rear differential lock.
Physical Dimensions and Clearance:
The unit weighs 1,938 lbs and is built on a 58.7-inch wheelbase with a 41.3-inch width and 6.7 inches of ground clearance.
Production
| Description | Compact Utility tractor / Built in Rajkot, India |
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| Manufacturer | Captain |
Engine
| Engine type | Mitsubishi 1.0L 3-cyl diesel |
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| Air cleaner | dry |
| Bore/Stroke | 2.99x2.76 inches (76 x 70 mm) |
| Description | Mitsubishi L3E / diesel / 3-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 58.2 ci (1.0 L) |
| Oil capacity | 3.8 qts (3.6 L) |
| Power | 21.2 hp (15.8 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 3000 |
| Starter | electric |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Torque | 38.4 lb-ft (52.1 Nm) |
| Torque RPM | 2000 |
Transmission
| Description | Three gears, plus reverse, in three ranges. |
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| Gears | 9 forward and 3 reverse |
| Oil capacity | 21.1 qts (20.0 L) |
| Transmission type | 9-speed partially synchronized |
| Type | partially synchronized |
Mechanical
| Description | Power steering / Wet disc brakes / Two-post folding ROPS. |
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| Differential lock | mechanical rear |
| Drive type | Four-wheel drive |
Capacity
| Fuel | 5.3 gal (20.1 L) |
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| Hydraulic system | 5.3 gal (20.1 L) |
Hydraulics
| Capacity | 5.3 gal (20.1 L) |
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Hitch
| Rear lift | 1653 lbs (749 kg) |
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| Rear Type | IN |
PTO
| Engine RPM | 540@2500@1000@2500 |
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| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Electrical
| Battery volts | 12 |
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| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Lawn/turf front | 23x8.50-12 |
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| Lawn/turf rear | 33x15.5-16.5 |
| Standard tires (ag) | Front: 5.00-12. Rear: 8.00-18 |
| Ground clearance | 6.7 inches (17 cm) |
| Height (ROPS) | 81.1 inches (205 cm) |
| Length | 112.2 inches (284 cm) |
| Rear tread | 27.8 to 38.9 inches (70 to 98 cm) |
| Weight | 1938 lbs (879 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 58.7 inches (149 cm) |
| Width | 41.3 inches (104 cm) |
| Front tire | 5.00-12 |
| Rear tire | 8.00-18 |
| Weight | 1938 lbs (879 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 58.7 inches (149 cm) |
References
| Description | Owner's Manual Model 263 & 223 published in 2023 |
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Speeds
| Description | With 8.3-20 rear tires. |
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