🚜 CEAT Kelani Launches New Tractor Tyres to Support Local Agriculture

Leading manufacturer CEAT Kelani Holdings has expanded its agricultural range with three new cross-ply tractor tyres designed for heavy-duty puddling operations during the Maha cultivation season. • Key Product Highlights: • Launches rear tyres (16.9-28 & 14.9-28 AAYUSHMAAN) and a front tyre (8-18 PUDDLE XL) engineered for wet, muddy soil conditions. • Features deep lug patterns for self-cleaning and reinforced nylon carcasses for high durability and reduced slippage. • Compatible with top tractor brands including Sonalika, TAFE, John Deere, and Mahindra; backed by a 3-year warranty. • Commercial Scope & Impact: • Expands CEAT's local agricultural portfolio to 9 sizes to serve diverse farming and haulage needs. • Designed to maximize fuel and power efficiency for Sri Lankan farmers during critical land preparation phases. • Economic Context & Capacity: • Strengthens Sri Lanka's domestic manufacturing sector, with CEAT supplying ~50% of national automotive tyre demand and exporting 20% of output to 16 countries. • Total annual sales exceed 1.6 Mn tyres. • Supported by Rs. 8.5 Bn in past decade investments, alongside a recently committed Rs. 4.5 Bn expansion.