Overview
The Captain 280 DX is a farm tractor produced in Rajkot, India, from 2016 to the present. It is equipped with a 1.3L 2-cylinder diesel engine rated at 28 hp and features a partially synchronized transmission with eight forward and two reverse gears.
Ideal Applications
Engine and Transmission Configuration:
The tractor utilizes a 1.3L liquid-cooled 2-cylinder diesel engine rated at 2500 RPM, paired with a transmission offering four gears plus reverse in two ranges.
Physical Dimensions and Weight:
This model features a 61-inch wheelbase, an overall width of 48.8 inches, and a total weight of 2205 lbs, supporting a rear tread adjustment range between 37.8 and 42.1 inches.
Mechanical and PTO Specifications:
The 280 DX is built with a two-wheel drive system, wet disc brakes, an open operator station, and a rear PTO rated at 540 RPM.
Production
| Description | Compact Utility tractor / Built in Rajkot, India |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Captain |
Engine
| Engine type | 1.3L 2-cyl diesel |
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| Bore/Stroke | 3.74x3.58 inches (95 x 91 mm) |
| Description | diesel / 2-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 78.7 ci (1.3 L) |
| Power | 28 hp (20.9 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2500 |
| Starter | electric |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
| Description | Four gears, plus reverse, in two ranges. |
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| Gears | 8 forward and 2 reverse |
| Transmission type | 8-speed partially synchronized |
| Type | partially synchronized |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
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| Description | Wet disc brakes |
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
PTO
| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
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Electrical
| Battery volts | 12 |
|---|---|
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Standard tires (ag) | Front: 5.00-15. Rear: 9.5-24 |
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| Length | 103.4 inches (262 cm) |
| Rear tread | 37.8 to 42.1 inches (96 to 106 cm) |
| Weight | 2205 lbs (1000 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 61 inches (154 cm) |
| Width | 48.8 inches (123 cm) |
| Front tire | 5.00-15 |
| Rear tire | 9.5-24 |
| Weight | 2205 lbs (1000 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 61 inches (154 cm) |