Solis H26 V/S Tafe 6028 H V/S Captain 263 4WD HST V/S Preet Avenger 26 HST V/S Farmtrac 26H 4WD
Hi Eddie, here from the Greater London area. I am a blogger and a passionate gardener. It gives me joy to help the fellow farmers if they are looking for a compact tractor as I deal with them regularly. Please read what I have to share with the trust. These are purely based on my personal experiences. I love experiencing these iconic machines from time to time and go the extra mile to understand the important intricacies.
The Solis H26 Loadmax 1 leads the pack with a powerful engine delivering 76.3 Nm of maximum torque at 2500 RPM, slightly surpassing the TAFE 6028 M (76 Nm at 2600 RPM) and matching the torque of the Captain 263 4WD HST, Preet Avenger 26 HST, and Farmtrac 26H 4WD, all at 2500 RPM.
Solis H26
Tafe 6028 H
Captain 263 4WD HST
Preet Avenger 26 HST
Farmtrac 26H 4WD
The Solis H26 Loadmax 1 dominates with its heavy-duty front loader, boasting a 650 kg capacity at the pivot point, outperforming the TAFE 6028 M’s 500 kg. The Captain 263 4WD HST, Preet Avenger 26 HST, and Farmtrac 26H 4WD do not offer a front-end loader, making Solis the clear winner in this category.
Solis H26
Tafe 6028 H
Captain 263 4WD HST
Preet Avenger 26 HST
Farmtrac 26H 4WD 
Solis H26 Loadmax 1 also shines with its heavy-duty front axle, which offers superior durability and performance compared to the standard front axles on the TAFE 6028 M, Captain 263 4WD HST, Preet Avenger 26 HST, and Farmtrac 26H 4WD.
Solis H26
Tafe 6028 H
Captain 263 4WD HST
Preet Avenger 26 HST
Farmtrac 26H 4WD
In terms of hydraulics, the Captain 263 4WD HST takes the lead with a 900 kg lifting capacity, while the Solis H26 Loadmax 1 follows with a strong 775 kg capacity, complemented by a 25 LPM hydraulic pump flow and 1DA auxiliary valves with an optional 3DA. The TAFE 6028 H offers a 739 kg lifting capacity with the same pump flow, while the Preet Avenger 26 and Farmtrac 26H 4WD have 750 kg capacities but less detailed flow data.
Solis H26
Tafe 6028 H
Captain 263 4WD HST
Preet Avenger 26 HST
Farmtrac 26H 4WD
While all the models in this comparison feature HST transmissions, the Solis H26 Loadmax 1 stands out with its Japanese-designed system, offering enhanced efficiency and reliability, giving it a slight edge over the TAFE 6028 M, Captain 263 4WD HST, Preet Avenger 26 HST, and Farmtrac 26H 4WD.
Solis H26
Tafe 6028 H
Captain 263 4WD HST
Preet Avenger 26 HST
Farmtrac 26H 4WD
The Farmtrac 26H 4WD offers the highest ground clearance at 324 mm, with Solis H26 Loadmax 1 not far behind at 315 mm. However, Solis excels in overall dimension balance, offering a well-rounded 1570 mm wheelbase, 1250 kg weight, and 2895 mm length, which surpasses the other models.
| Solis S26 | Kubota BX231 | Kubota BX261 | ||
| Ground Clearance (mm) | Standard | 275 | 225 | 225 |
| Overall Length (mm) | Standard | 2895 | 2425 | 2425 |
| Overall Width (mm) | Standard | 1215 | 1145 | 1145 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | Standard | 1570 | 1400 | 1400 |
| Front Track Width (mm) | Standard | 885 | 930 | 930 |
| Rear Track Width (mm) | Standard | 960 | 820 | 820 |
| Minimum Height | Standard | 2442 | 2110 | 2110 |
| Weight (Kgs) | Standard | 960 | 650 | 650 |
Solis H26
Tafe 6028 H
Captain 263 4WD HST
Preet Avenger 26 HST
Farmtrac 26H 4WD
The Solis H26 Loadmax 1 leads with its superior aerodynamic bonnet, while the TAFE 6028 H offers a decent design, and the Preet Avenger 26 HST and Farmtrac 26H 4WD have more average designs. Details for the Captain 263 4WD HST are unavailable.
Solis H26
Tafe 6028 H
Captain 263 4WD HST
Preet Avenger 26 HST
Farmtrac 26H 4WD
Solis H26 Loadmax 1 offers the broadest range of tyre options, including agri, radial, industrial, turf, Galaxy Pro, and R14, outpacing the TAFE 6028 H (limited to agri tyres) and others. The Captain 263 4WD HST is the only model that comes close with a varied selection, but it lacks the extensive versatility of Solis.
Solis H26
Tafe 6028 H
Captain 263 4WD HST
Preet Avenger 26 HST
Farmtrac 26H 4WD
INTRODUCTION:
This is Eddie, your tractor reviewer from Greater London. Today we are going to learn about the pros and cons of Solis H26 V/S Tafe 6028 H V/S Captain 263 4WD HST V/S Preet Avenger 26 HST V/S Farmtrac 26H 4WD with a comprehensive comparative study of their features and specifications.
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| FEATURES | SOLIS | TAFE | CAPTAIN | PREET | FARMTRAC | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| MODEL | H26 LOADMAX1 | 6028 H | 263 4WD HST | Avenger 26 HST | 26H 4WD | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| max. Torque | 18.2Kw/24.7Hp | 24 | 25 | 26 | 24.4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cylinder | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rated RPM | 2500 | 2600 | 2500 | 2500 | 2500 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Displacement | 1319 | 1318 | 1320 | 1319 | 1318 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Max. Torque | 76.3 | 76 | 76.3 | 76.3 | 76 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Front Axle | Heavy Duty | Normal | Normal | Normal | Normal | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Drive | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Clutch | Wet | Wet | Wet | Wet | Wet | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Transmission | HST (Japanese Technology) | HST | HST | HST | HST | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| PTO | 540 & Mid PTO | Rear – 540 & 750 Mid – 2000 |
540 & Mid PTO | Rear – 540 | Rear – 540/540E Mid PTO | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lifting Capacity (kg) | 775 | 739 | 900 | 750 | 750 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pump Capacity (LPM) | 25 | 25 | NA | NA | 21 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Steering | Power Steering | Power Steering | Power Steering | Power Steering | Power Steering | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Turning Radius (without braking) | 2.60 | NA | NA | 2.5 | NA | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ground Clearance | 315 | 260 | 220 | 320 | 324 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wheelbase | 1570 | 1550 | 1550 | 1535 | 1551 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Front Tyres | 6.00-12, 7.00-14, 6.50/80R12 | 18/85D12 | 5.00-12 | 6.00-12, 18×8.50-10 | 6 X 12 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rear Tyres | 8.30-20, 8.30-24, 280/70R18 | 8.30-20 | 8.00-18 | 8.3×20, 26×12.00-12 | 8.3 X 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Brakes | OIB | OIB | OIB | OIB | OIB | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel Tank Capacity (L) | 22 | 23 | 19 | 25 | 24 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Auxiliary Valves | 1DA Optional – 3DA | 1DA | 1DA | 2 Valves with Quick coupling | 1DA | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Additional Weight | Front Weights – 2 x 15 Kg | NA | NA | NA | NA | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Features | Thermo Dynamics Bonnet, Japanese Technology, Stylish Look with Twin Projector Lamps, Better Ground Clearance | NA | NA | NA | NA | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Optional Tyres | RADIAL AGRI: Front – 6.50/80-12 Rear – 280/70R18 | NA | NA | NA | NA | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TURF: Front – 25X8.50-14 | NA | F – 23X8.50-12 | NA | NA | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rear – 13.60-16 | R – 33×15.5-16.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| INDUSTRIAL: Front – 25X8.50-14 | NA | F – 23X8.50-12 | NA | NA | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rear – 13.60-16 | R – 33×15.5-16.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| GALAXY PRO: Front – 220/55R12 | NA | F – 220/55R12 | NA | NA | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rear – 280/70R16 | R – 280/70R18 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
VERDICT
Overall, the Solis H26 Loadmax 1 demonstrates superior performance across several key categories, particularly in engine power, front-end loader capacity, and axle durability. It provides excellent versatility with extensive tyre options and advanced design features, making it a top contender in its class. However, the Captain 263 4WD HST leads in hydraulic capacity and offers competitive tyre selections, making it a strong alternative.