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Challenger MT275B vs Force Motors Balwan 400
Verdict: Challenger MT275B vs Force Motors Balwan 400
The Challenger MT275B and the Force Motors Balwan 400 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 40 hp. Force Motors Balwan 400 is the newer design (2006 vs 2005). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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Fit & specs
Challenger
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Force Motors
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
40 hp
40 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Distributor
Challenger (a part of AGCO)Reference
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Manufacturer
IsekiReference
Force MotorsReference
Three ranges with four gears each. Transmission can be shifted from forward to reverse on the go, without the clutch. In-range gear changes can be made on the go with the clutch.Reference
liquid-cooledReference
Final drives
spur gearReference
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Differential lock
mechanical rearReference
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Steering
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mechanicalReference
Variants
1540
similar Massey Ferguson modelReference
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Engine
Engine (gross)
29.9 kWReference
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Engine (net)
28.3 kWReference
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Displacement
1.5 LReference
1.9 LReference
Bore/Stroke
87 x 84 mmReference
91 x 100 mmReference
Power (net)
28.3 kWReference
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Power (gross)
29.9 kWReference
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Fuel system
indirect injectionReference
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Air cleaner
dual-stage dryReference
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Pre-heating
glow plugsReference
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Compression
21.7:1Reference
18.3:1Reference
Rated RPM
2600Reference
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Idle RPM
980-2860Reference
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Starter volts
12Reference
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Oil capacity
31.0 LReference
4.4 LReference
Coolant capacity
6.7 LReference
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Engine
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29.8 kWReference
Power
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29.8 kWReference
Transmission
Gears
12 forward and reverseReference
8 forward and 4 reverseReference
Transmission
PowerShuttleReference
synchromeshReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Gear PTO (claimed)
23.5 kWReference
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Hydro PTO (claimed)
22.0 kWReference
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Hydraulic system
31.0 LReference
9.1 LReference
Type
partially synchronized with power shuttleReference
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Capacity
31.0 LReference
9.1 LReference
Pressure
156.9 barReference
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Rear valves
2Reference
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Mid valves
2Reference
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Pump flow
31.4 lpmReference
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Total flow
51.9 lpmReference
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Steering flow
20.4 lpmReference
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Steering press.
156.9 barReference
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Rear Type
IReference
I,IIReference
Control
optional top-link draft controlReference
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Rear lift (at ends)
1270 kgReference
1399 kgReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
1149 kgReference
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Rear Arms
telescopic link ends (power shuttle/hydro)Reference
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Rear PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
dry main, wet shuttleReference
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Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
540/1000Reference
Mid PTO
independentReference
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Mid PTO Type
2000 (1.00)Reference
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Capacities
Fuel
40.1 LReference
60.2 LReference
Max capacity
3000 kgReference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
177 cmReference
189 cmReference
Weight
1437 kgReference
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Front tire
8-16Reference
6.00x16Reference
Rear tire
12.4-24Reference
12.4x28Reference
Ag front
8-16Reference
6.00x16Reference
Ag rear
13.6-24Reference
12.4x28Reference
Lawn/turf front
27x8.50-15Reference
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Lawn/turf rear
41x14.00-20Reference
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Industrial front
10-16.5Reference
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Industrial rear
14.9-24Reference
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Length
307 cmReference
334 cmReference
Width
157 cmReference
169 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
221 cmReference
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Ground clearance
35 cmReference
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Front axle
1239 mmReference
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Flange rear axle
1132 mmReference
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Front tread
114 cmReference
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Max front axle
1799 kgReference
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Max rear axle
1799 kgReference
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Challenger MT275B attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
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Charging system
alternatorReference
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Charging amps
40Reference
23Reference
Battery CCA
630Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
Challenger MH20B Backhoe
Backhoe type
Challenger MH20B BackhoeReference
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Transport height
190 cmReference
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Bucket width
93 cmReference
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Digging depth
228 cmReference
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Reach from pivot
284 cmReference
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Bucket Rotation
165°Reference
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Swing Arc
180°Reference
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Bucket force
1474 kgReference
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Dipperstick force
861 kgReference
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Speeds
Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.