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Captain
Explore 11 farm tractor models. Follow a model into its engine specifications, transmissions, dimensions, historical photographs, and available test records.
About Captain
Captain is an Indian compact-tractor and machinery brand developed by the Patel brothers. Their first tractor appeared in the late 1990s, and a 2012 manufacturing partnership with TAFE expanded the range.
- Beginning
- First tractor developed in the late 1990s
- Founder / origin
- The Patel brothers; full names not established in this source
- Known for
- Compact tractors and agricultural machinery
- Sale / later history
- TAFE manufacturing partnership in 2012; no closure established
- Corporate Website
- Visit Captain (opens in a new tab)
History and legacy
The reviewed history identifies the partnership as a way of expanding products. It does not establish that Captain was sold to TAFE, nor provide a verified final-closure date.
Sources & further reading
History reviewed 2026-10-20.
Showing 11 of 11 models
280
Production years not listed
28 hp
Source index power
MFWD Optional
Drive
280 DX
2016–Current
28 hp
Source index power
2WD Only
Drive
273
2018–Current
27 hp
Source index power
MFWD Optional
Drive
283
2021–Current
27 hp
Source index power
MFWD Optional
Drive
250 DI
2014–2024
25 hp
Source index power
MFWD Optional
Drive
263
2021–Current
24 hp
Source index power
MFWD Optional
Drive
223
2021–Current
21 hp
Source index power
MFWD Optional
Drive
200 DI
2014–2024
20 hp
Source index power
MFWD Optional
Drive
200 DI LS
2023–Current
20 hp
Source index power
2WD Only
Drive
120 DI
2013–2023
15 hp
Source index power
MFWD Optional
Drive
2600 DI
2003–2014
11 hp
Source index power
MFWD Optional
Drive
Index power values can include estimates derived from belt or PTO power. They are identified on each model card and are not interchangeable with a measured engine rating. Model years and missing values follow the source index.