Overview
The Captain 273 is a compact utility tractor manufactured in Rajkot, India, featuring a 1.3L three-cylinder Mitsubishi diesel engine rated at 27 hp. This four-wheel drive model is equipped with a partially synchronized transmission offering 8 forward and 2 reverse gears, and has been in production since 2018.
Ideal Applications
Powertrain and Engine Output:
The 80.5 ci liquid-cooled Mitsubishi engine is rated at 2400 RPM, producing 60.5 lb-ft of torque at 2000 RPM.
Lift and PTO Capabilities:
The rear hitch is rated for a 1323 lb lift capacity and includes a 540 RPM rear PTO operating at 553 engine RPM.
Transmission and Chassis Configuration:
This model features a 4WD mechanical drive type with a mechanical rear differential lock and a two-post folding ROPS for operator protection.
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 / diesel / 3-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 80.5 ci (1.3 L) |
| Oil capacity | 2.6 qts (2.5 L) |
| Power | 27 hp (20.1 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2400 |
| Starter | electric |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Torque | 60.5 lb-ft (82.0 Nm) |
| Torque RPM | 2000 |
Transmission
| Gears | 8 forward and 2 reverse |
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| Oil capacity | 19 qts (18.0 L) |
| Transmission type | 8-speed partially synchronized |
| Type | partially synchronized |
Mechanical
| Description | Two-post folding ROPS. |
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| Differential lock | mechanical rear |
| Drive type | Four-wheel drive |
Capacity
| Fuel | 5 gal (18.9 L) |
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| Hydraulic system | 4.8 gal (18.2 L) |
Hydraulics
| Capacity | 4.8 gal (18.2 L) |
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Hitch
| Rear lift | 1323 lbs (600 kg) |
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| Rear Type | IN |
PTO
| Engine RPM | 553@2400 |
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| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Electrical
| Battery volts | 12 |
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| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Industrial front | 23x8.5-12 |
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| Industrial rear | 31x15.5-15 |
| Lawn/turf front | 23x8.5-12 |
| Lawn/turf rear | 33x15.5-16.5 |
| Optional tires (ag) | Front: 6.5/80-12. Rear: 280/70R18 |
| Standard tires (ag) | Front: 180/85D12. Rear: 8.3-20 |
| Front tire | 180/85D12 |
| Rear tire | 8.3-20 |
References
| Description | Model EU-273 published in 2021, by Captain |
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