Force5.9/10
Force Balwan 500
₹ 7.14 Lakh – ₹ 7.38 Lakh ex-showroom
Force Balwan 500 vs Sonalika 745 DI III Sikander — Which is Better? 2026
Side-by-side comparison of the Force Balwan 500 (₹ 7.14 Lakh – ₹ 7.38 Lakh) and Sonalika 745 DI III Sikander (₹ 6.47 Lakh – ₹ 6.73 Lakh): HP, engine, hydraulics, price and Aglist Score.
| Force Balwan 500 | Sonalika 745 DI III Sikander | |
|---|---|---|
| Aglist Score | 5.9 | 6.6 |
| Price (ex-showroom) | ₹7,14,000 | ₹6,47,000 |
| Engine HP | 50 | 50 |
| PTO HP | 43 | 43 |
| Engine capacity | 2,596 | 3,065 |
| Cylinders | 4 | 3 |
| Gearbox | 8 Forward + 4 Reverse | 8 Forward + 2 Reverse |
| Transmission type | Synchromesh Trans Axle | Constant Mesh with side shifter |
| Brakes | Fully Oil Immersed Multiplate Sealed Disc Brakes | Oil Immersed Brakes |
| Steering | Mechanical / Power Steering (optional) | Mechanical / Power Steering (optional) |
| Lifting capacity | 1,450 kg | 1,800 kg |
| Fuel tank | 60 litres | 55 litres |
| Weight | 1,920 kg | — |
| Wheelbase | 1,970 mm | — |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Warranty | 3 years | 2+3 years / 2000+3000 hours |
| Front tyre | 6.00 x 16 | 6.00 x 16 / 6.50 x 16 / 7.50 x 16 |
| Rear tyre | 14.9 x 28 | 13.6 x 28 / 14.9 x 28 |
Aglist Score — broken down
| Force Balwan 500 | Sonalika 745 DI III Sikander | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | 6.1 | 7.2 |
| Power & performance | 3.9 | 5.3 |
| Hydraulics & implements | 4.2 | 6.9 |
| Build & durability | 10 | 7.1 |
| Comfort & usability | 6.8 | 6.8 |
| Warranty & service reach | 5.3 | 6.7 |
Our verdict
Verdict by the Aglist editorial desk
On our score the Sonalika 745 DI III Sikander (6.6/10) edges out the Force Balwan 500 (5.9/10).
Force Balwan 500: Medium farms in Maharashtra and MP that mix ploughing with regular road haulage and value a smooth four-cylinder engine.
Sonalika 745 DI III Sikander: Farmers in Punjab, Haryana, UP and Bihar who split the year between field work and trolley haulage.
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