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Captain 280 4WD
Price on request ex-showroom
Captain 280 4WD vs John Deere 3028EN 4WD — Which is Better? 2026
Side-by-side comparison of the Captain 280 4WD (Price on request) and John Deere 3028EN 4WD (Price on request): HP, engine, hydraulics, price and Aglist Score.
| Captain 280 4WD | John Deere 3028EN 4WD | |
|---|---|---|
| Aglist Score | 3.5 | 5.5 |
| Engine HP | 28 | 28 |
| Engine capacity | 1,290 | — |
| Cylinders | 2 | 3 |
| Gearbox | — | 8F + 8R |
| Transmission type | Sliding mesh | FNR Sync Reverser / Collar Reverser; confirm ordered version |
| Brakes | Oil immersed brakes | — |
| Lifting capacity | — | 910 kg |
| Drive | 4WD | 4WD |
Aglist Score — broken down
| Captain 280 4WD | John Deere 3028EN 4WD | |
|---|---|---|
| Power & performance | 0.4 | — |
| Hydraulics & implements | — | 5.6 |
| Build & durability | 5.9 | 4.1 |
| Comfort & usability | 3.8 | 4.5 |
| Warranty & service reach | 5 | 7.5 |
Our verdict
Verdict by the Aglist editorial desk
On our score the John Deere 3028EN 4WD (5.5/10) 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.
John Deere 3028EN 4WD: Orchard, vineyard and vegetable-row buyers who can validate the complete tractor-and-implement route.
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