The Business Bytes
TBB BUREAU
NEW DELHI, FEB 8, 2024
Sonalika Tractors, India’s leading exporter of tractors, is dedicated to setting new benchmarks in farmer performance with its robust heavy-duty tractors featuring powerful yet fuel-efficient engines. The company on Thursday announced its expanded product lineup for 2024, unveiling India’s most extensive range of 10 ‘TIGER’ advanced heavy-duty tractors spanning the 40-75 HP segment. These cutting-edge tractors from Sonalika boast European design, offering five new engine options including industry-leading CRDS and HDM+ engines.
With the widest array of five different multi-speed transmissions to cater to various operations and three advanced 5G hydraulics systems, providing over 140+ auto settings, Sonalika ensures optimal performance and fuel efficiency for farmers. This new range represents a ‘zero compromise’ solution for farmers, solidifying Sonalika’s position as the ‘Pride of India.’
Among the newly launched ‘Tiger’ tractors are six models featuring heavy-duty mileage (HDM+) engines: Tiger DI 42 Power Plus, Tiger DI 745, Tiger DI 47, Tiger DI 50, Tiger DI 55 III, and Tiger DI 60 Torque Plus. Each of these tractors is equipped with HDM+ optimized engines, delivering increased power and torque within the operating range, thus enhancing fuel efficiency. Additionally, Sonalika has introduced four models with CRDS technology, featuring the industry’s largest 4-cylinder 4,712 cc engine: Tiger DI 55 CRDS, Tiger DI 60 CRDS, Tiger DI 65 CRDS, and Tiger DI 75 CRDS. The advanced CRDS technology offers three multi-modes – Power, Eco, and Normal – to maximize productivity while being environmentally friendly.
The entire Sonalika Tiger tractor range comes loaded with advanced features such as 5G hydraulics with a lift capacity of 2,000-2500kg and multi-speed transmission options including 40-speed, 24-speed, 20-speed, 15-speed, and 10-speed transmissions. These tractors are equipped with state-of-the-art technologies to operate various advanced farm implements, catering to diverse farm and commercial applications.
Dr. Amrit Sagar Mittal, Vice Chairman of International Tractors Limited, said, “Our new range assures Indian farmers of a ‘zero compromise tractor range,’ marking the introduction of the No. 1 tractor export series in the Tiger series.”
Raman Mittal, Joint Managing Director of International Tractors Limited, remarked, “We are thrilled to launch India’s most extensive range of 10 new advanced ‘Tiger’ tractors in the 40-75 HP segment. Understanding the diverse requirements of Indian farmers and their regional diversity, we have leveraged our engineering expertise to incorporate the best international technology into our new series.”
Vivek Goyal, President & Chief – Sales & Marketing at Sonalika Tractors, added, “India’s unique market demands advanced tractors and ever-evolving technologies to enhance farm mechanization. Our new Tiger tractor range in the 40-75 HP category is designed to provide flexibility and agility to support farmers in maximizing productivity. This new series also marks the industry’s largest 4WD tractor range, setting the course for Sonalika’s revolutionary advancements in 2024 and beyond, dedicated to the prosperity and growth of Indian farmers.”
