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Firm unveils high-powered easy to operate tractor

Smart Harvest

By James Wanzala | Aug 31, 2019

Solis International and Farm Engineering Industries Ltd (FEIL Group of Companies) have unveiled new tractor models to revolutionise agricultural potential in Mombasa County.

In a workshop in Mombasa, they explained their multifunctional range of tractors considered the most affordable in Kenya.

Some of the recommended are those with power ratings ranging from 20-120hp that they can enhance large scale production, drive small holder productivity and reduce the cost of food, in line with the BIG 4 agenda on agriculture.

Speaking during the workshop, Mr Amit Adya, Solis International Business Manager said he intends to continue working closely with FEIL Group of Companies and the Mombasa County to achieve the BIG 4 agenda by providing world-class tractors and agricultural machinery that will adopt and utilise the latest agricultural techniques to maximise the output, with a view of reducing cost of food production.

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“In Mombasa, we have recorded close to 20 per cent growth on Solis tractors orders, attributed to the tractors’ versatility, affordability, simplicity to operate, easy maintenance and its ability to go the distance while offering maximum uptime and reduced maintenance cost in haulage, ploughing and rotaring functions. The tractors are multi-functional tractors which are the perfect workhorse in the farm and beyond,” Mr Amit said.

“We hope to double the number considering FEIL Group of Companies’ partnership with Co-operative Bank to offer tailored asset finance of up to 80 per cent financing to our customers,” he added.