Overview
The Captain 283 is a compact 27 hp utility tractor powered by a Mitsubishi 1.3L 3-cylinder diesel engine and built in Rajkot, India. Featuring a 9-speed partially synchronized transmission and four-wheel drive, this tractor is designed for maneuverability with a 42.5-inch width and a 59.1-inch wheelbase.
Ideal Applications
Small-Scale Farming:
The 27 hp liquid-cooled engine and 540 RPM rear PTO allow this compact farm tractor to power standard Type I hitch implements effectively.
Tight Space Navigation:
With an overall width of 107 cm and power steering, this machine is well-suited for operations in narrow rows or confined areas where larger tractors cannot fit.
All-Terrain Utility:
The four-wheel drive system and mechanical rear differential lock provide the necessary traction for varied ground conditions encountered in utility tasks.
Production
| Description | Compact Utility tractor / Built in Rajkot, India |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Captain |
Engine
| Engine type | Mitsubishi 1.3L 3-cyl diesel |
|---|---|
| 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) |
| Power | 27 hp (20.1 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2700 |
| Starter | electric |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
| Description | Three gears, plus reverse, in three ranges. |
|---|---|
| Gears | 9 forward and 3 reverse |
| Transmission type | 9-speed partially synchronized |
| Type | partially synchronized |
Mechanical
| Description | Power steering / Wet disc brakes / Two-post folding ROPS. |
|---|---|
| Differential lock | mechanical rear |
| Drive type | Four-wheel drive |
Hitch
| Rear Type | I |
|---|
PTO
| Engine RPM | 540@2500 |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Electrical
| Battery volts | 12 |
|---|---|
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Standard tires (ag) | Front: 5.00-12. Rear: 8.00-18 |
|---|---|
| Ground clearance | 9.7 inches (24 cm) |
| Height (steering wheel) | 57.9 inches (147 cm) |
| Length | 105.7 inches (268 cm) |
| Rear tread | 31.9 inches (81 cm) |
| Weight | 2006 lbs (909 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 59.1 inches (150 cm) |
| Width | 42.5 inches (107 cm) |
| Front tire | 5.00-12 |
| Rear tire | 8.00-18 |
| Weight | 2006 lbs (909 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 59.1 inches (150 cm) |