BFT PHOBOS BT A40 Swing Gate Motor Oman, 500 kg

Description

The BFT PHOBOS BT A40 is a 24V swing gate motor for gates up to 500 kg and 4 metres per leaf, rated for intensive daily use with a magnetic limit switch and mechanical locking. On paper it sits almost identically to KUSTOS BT A40, same weight, same leaf length, same voltage, same duty class.

There is one confirmed difference worth knowing before you order, and it is not a small one. PHOBOS carries IPX4, KUSTOS carries IP44.

IPX4 swing gate motor Oman, why every PHOBOS variant carries this gap

We have now checked three separate PHOBOS models on this site, PHOBOS AC A25, PHOBOS AC A50, and this PHOBOS BT A40. All three carry IPX4, splash protection with no tested dust ingress rating. Every ATHOS and KUSTOS variant checked over the same period carries IP44, both splash and dust rated.

This is no longer a one-off gap on a single listing, it is a pattern across the whole PHOBOS range against ATHOS and KUSTOS. On a coastal site the difference matters less. On a dusty inland site in Nizwa, Duqm, or near an unpaved yard, that missing dust rating is worth weighing seriously before choosing PHOBOS over a KUSTOS or ATHOS equivalent.

BFT PHOBOS vs KUSTOS BT A40, nearly identical on paper

Both are genuinely capable motors at this weight class. Choose KUSTOS BT A40 if dust protection or a slightly faster cycle matters. Choose PHOBOS BT A40 if you already have PHOBOS accessories, or if a ZARA control board fits your existing setup better.

BFT PHOBOS BT A40 price in Oman, and what a single motor buys you

OMR 355.000 for a single motor, not a kit. Unlike the PHOBOS AC A25 and AC A50 twin kits already on this site, this listing is one operator only.

If you need a matching second motor for a double leaf gate, or the accessories, control board, photocells, flashing light and remotes, ask us for the complete package quoted alongside this motor rather than assuming it’s included.

BFT PHOBOS BT A40 specification

Intensive duty swing gate motor for a 500kg gate, what PHOBOS BT A40 actually suits

Intensive duty at 40W on 24V power runs cool under frequent cycling, whether that’s a compound entrance, a farm gate shared by several households, or a commercial site opening regularly through the day. That puts PHOBOS BT A40 in genuine competition with KUSTOS BT A40 for the same jobs, which is exactly why the IPX4 versus IP44 difference matters, since both motors are otherwise equally capable of the workload.

What is included, and what a BFT PHOBOS BT A40 does not include

• BFT PHOBOS BT A40 motor
• Fixing bracket

Not included: control board, photocells, flashing light, remotes, push button, floor stops and a safety edge. Boards and safety devices sit under accessories, remotes under remote controls.

BFT swing gate motor Muscat: supply, fitting and service across Oman

We are a physical shop in Al Khuwair, Muscat with our own engineers, and we lay out the PHOBOS versus KUSTOS trade off honestly before quoting, since the two ranges are close enough in capability that the IP rating and existing accessories genuinely decide it. We cover all eleven governorates: Muscat, Al Batinah North, Al Batinah South, Ad Dakhiliyah, Ash Sharqiyah North, Ash Sharqiyah South, Adh Dhahirah, Al Buraimi, Al Wusta, Dhofar and Musandam.

That reaches Sohar in Al Batinah North, Nizwa in Ad Dakhiliyah, Sur in Ash Sharqiyah South, Salalah in Dhofar and Duqm in Al Wusta.

Visit us at Shop No 176, Way Street No 57, Block No 17/2, Al Khuwair, Muscat, Oman. Call or WhatsApp +968 78109286, or email contact@doorsauto.com. Send your gate weight, leaf length, and whether the site is dusty or coastal through the contact page, or browse the Doors Auto shop.

BFT PHOBOS BT A40 FAQ

What is the difference between BFT PHOBOS BT A40 and KUSTOS BT A40?

Nearly identical on weight, leaf length, voltage and duty class. The confirmed difference is protection rating, PHOBOS carries IPX4 with no dust rating, KUSTOS carries IP44 with both splash and dust protection. PHOBOS also supports a wider range of compatible control boards.

Is the BFT PHOBOS BT A40 suitable for a dusty site?

It carries IPX4, splash protected but with no tested dust ingress rating, a pattern confirmed across every PHOBOS model on this site. KUSTOS BT A40 carries IP44 and may suit a dusty inland site better.

What is the BFT PHOBOS BT A40 price in Oman?

OMR 355.000 for a single motor, not a kit. Control board, accessories and a second motor for a double leaf gate are quoted separately.

Is the BFT PHOBOS BT A40 sold as a kit?

No, this listing is a single motor only, unlike the PHOBOS AC A25 and AC A50 twin kits. Ask us for the full package if you need accessories or a matching second motor.

What control boards work with the BFT PHOBOS BT A40?

THALIA BT A80, ZARA BT A80, THALIA, and ZARA, a broader range than the THALIA-only compatibility on KUSTOS BT A40.

How intensive a duty cycle can the BFT PHOBOS BT A40 handle?

It’s rated intensive, suiting a compound, farm, or commercial gate cycling regularly through the day, comparable to KUSTOS BT A40 at this weight class.

Do you install BFT PHOBOS swing gate motors across Oman?

Yes, in all eleven governorates. We lay out the PHOBOS versus KUSTOS trade off honestly, since IP rating and existing accessories usually decide it at this weight class.