Appropriately tagged as ‘13.6 - 28 PUDDLE XL TT 12PR,’ this innovative new cross-ply tyre is designed specifically for agricultural tractors and offers enhanced features to make farming and tractor operations easier and more efficient, the company said.
The new tyre is compatible with popular tractor brands such as Sonalika, TAFE, John Deere and Mahindra, making it a versatile choice for diverse agricultural needs.
Featuring a higher non-skid depth (NSD) in its tread, the new tyre is designed for incomparable performance during puddling operations.
Its wide and angular lugs provide exceptional traction in muddy or wet conditions, while a higher lug overlap and tie bar contribute to improved stability during operation.
Deep and open shoulders allow for better self-cleaning, ensuring consistent performance and reinforced carcass construction delivers a longer service life, maximising value for users.
The 13.6 - 28 PUDDLE XL TT 12PR is the sixth tractor tyre variant developed and manufactured in Sri Lanka by CEAT Kelani Holdings.
Commenting on this latest addition to the company’s agri tyre range, CEAT Kelani Chief Operating Officer Mr. Shamal Gunawardene said the new tyre is a good example of CEAT’s ability to design tyres for enhanced functionality during specific operations and in specific conditions.
“By addressing the unique challenges faced during the harvest period, the tyre ensures improved performance, durability and reliability, empowering farmers and tractor operators to achieve better productivity and efficiency,” he said.
The largest domestic manufacturer of cross-ply and radial tyres in Sri Lanka, CEAT’s emergence as the top brand in the country’s tyre sector is the result of substantial investments over several years that have seen not just exponential increases in volumes but expansion of the product range, the deployment of new technology and quantum improvements in quality.
The company’s manufacturing operations encompass pneumatic tyres in the radial (passenger cars, vans and SUVs), commercial (Bias-ply and radial), motorcycle, three-wheeler and agricultural vehicle segments.
CEAT Kelani Holdings currently manufactures half of Sri Lanka’s pneumatic tyre requirements, exports about 20 per cent of its production and plays a significant role in helping the national economy conserve foreign exchange by reducing dependence on imported tyres.
The joint venture’s cumulative investment in Sri Lanka over the past decade alone exceeds Rs 8.5 billion.