FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – According to an analysis of Sri Lanka’s vehicle registry data conducted by J B Securities, a Colombo-based equities brokerage, Vietnam’s Vikyno has emerged as the market leader in the two-wheel tractor segment in Sri Lanka as of 2025.

In November, a total of 99 Vikyno two-wheel tractors were sold, marking an increase from 53 units in October and 33 units in September. Vikyno tractors are promoted online by Brown and Company.

Japan’s Kubota secured the position as the second most popular two-wheel tractor, with 54 units registered in November, following 38 registrations in October and 22 in September. Kubota has been a favored brand in Sri Lanka for many years.

These tractors are primarily used by farmers for tilling land, and in Sri Lanka, they are often equipped with a trailer to assist in hauling goods. Locally, two-wheel tractors are commonly referred to as a ‘Landmaster’ or occasionally as a ‘hand’ tractor.

The UK-made Landmaster two-wheel tractor was the most widely used brand in Sri Lanka for several decades. It was designed by Sri Lankan scientist Ray Wijewardene in 1955 as an affordable solution to mechanize agriculture on the island.

(Colombo/Dec26/2025)