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Captain 280 4WD
Price on request ex-showroom
Captain 280 4WD vs Kubota NeoStar B2741S 4WD — Which is Better? 2026
Side-by-side comparison of the Captain 280 4WD (Price on request) and Kubota NeoStar B2741S 4WD (₹ 5.89 Lakh – ₹ 6.29 Lakh): HP, engine, hydraulics, price and Aglist Score.
| Captain 280 4WD | Kubota NeoStar B2741S 4WD | |
|---|---|---|
| Aglist Score | 3.5 | 4.9 |
| Price (ex-showroom) | — | ₹5,89,000 |
| Engine HP | 28 | 27 |
| Engine capacity | 1,290 | 1,261 |
| Cylinders | 2 | 3 |
| Gearbox | — | Constant mesh, 9 Forward + 3 Reverse, dry single plate clutch |
| Transmission type | Sliding mesh | Constant mesh, 9 Forward + 3 Reverse, dry single plate clutch |
| Brakes | Oil immersed brakes | Wet disc oil-immersed brakes (OIB) |
| Steering | — | Integrated power steering |
| Lifting capacity | — | 750 kg |
| Fuel tank | — | 23 litres |
| Weight | — | 655 kg |
| Drive | 4WD | 4WD |
| Warranty | — | 5 years / 5000 hours |
Aglist Score — broken down
| Captain 280 4WD | Kubota NeoStar B2741S 4WD | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | — | 4.8 |
| Power & performance | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Hydraulics & implements | — | 3.8 |
| Build & durability | 5.9 | 7.1 |
| Comfort & usability | 3.8 | 8.4 |
| Warranty & service reach | 5 | 7.3 |
Our verdict
Verdict by the Aglist editorial desk
On our score the Kubota NeoStar B2741S 4WD (4.9/10) edges out the Captain 280 4WD (3.5/10).
Captain 280 4WD: Buyers who can specify a compact cultivation package and verify the exact domestic gearbox before ordering.
Kubota NeoStar B2741S 4WD: Long-hour horticulture work in narrow coconut, areca, grape and vegetable rows where smoothness matters more than draft.
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