Overview
The Captain 263 is a compact utility tractor produced since 2021 in Rajkot, India, featuring a four-wheel drive system and a 24.4 hp Mitsubishi 1.3L 3-cylinder diesel engine. It is equipped with a 9-speed partially synchronized transmission and a rear lift capacity of 1653 lbs.
Ideal Applications
Powertrain and Mechanical Configuration:
The vehicle is powered by a liquid-cooled Mitsubishi S3L2 diesel engine producing 56.3 lb-ft of torque at 2000 RPM, paired with a four-wheel drive mechanical system and power steering.
Transmission and PTO Specifications:
The drivetrain consists of nine forward and three reverse gears across three ranges, supporting a rear 540 PTO that reaches its rated speed at 2300 engine RPM.
Physical Dimensions and Capacity:
With a 58.7-inch wheelbase and a weight of 2048 lbs, the tractor features a 5.3-gallon fuel capacity and a two-post folding ROPS with a total height of 81.1 inches.
Production
| Description | Compact Utility tractor / Built in Rajkot, India |
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| Manufacturer | Captain |
Engine
| Engine type | Mitsubishi 1.3L 3-cyl diesel |
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| Air cleaner | dry |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.07x3.62 inches (78 x 92 mm) |
| Description | Mitsubishi S3L2 / diesel / 3-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 80.5 ci (1.3 L) |
| Oil capacity | 2.9 qts (2.7 L) |
| Power | 24.4 hp (18.2 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2500 |
| Starter | electric |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Torque | 56.3 lb-ft (76.3 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@2300 |
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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 |
| 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 | 29.3 to 38.9 inches (74 to 98 cm) |
| Weight | 2048 lbs (928 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 58.7 inches (149 cm) |
| Width | 41.3 inches (104 cm) |
| Front tire | 5.00-12 |
| Rear tire | 8.00-18 |
| Weight | 2048 lbs (928 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 58.7 inches (149 cm) |
References
| Description | Owner's Manual Model 263 & 223 published in 2023 / EU Model 263 - 8G published in 2021, by Captain |
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Speeds
| Description | With 8.3-20 rear tires. |
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