Colombo, June 20, 2022 – United Tractor and Equipment (Pvt) Limited (UTE) commenced retail distribution of CAT® Lubricants, adding further value to its 75-year relationship with the Caterpillar (CAT®) Tractor Company. UTE, which for the past 18 years has supplied genuine oil for Caterpillar equipment in the construction industry, has expanded its business to benefit a broader consumer segment in the automobile industry.
“Caterpillar produces the world’s no. 1 high performance lubricant, and as the sole authorized Caterpillar dealer in Sri Lanka, UTE is delighted to bring you the full range of CAT® oils. We invite retailers, service stations and other stakeholders to join hands with us to take the world class CAT® Lubricants to consumers, whether they drive a Car, an SUV, a Lorry, or a Prime Mover in order to increase the performance standards of their diesel engines.”, stated Deepthi Hewageegana, Chief Executive Officer of United Tractor and Equipment (Pvt) Limited.
The CAT® Lubricant range of products available islandwide through UTE include CAT® DEO ™ Heavy Duty Diesel Engine Oils, CAT® HYDO ™ ADVANCED high performance hydraulic fluids, CAT® TDTO ™ drive train and transmission oil, CAT® GREASES™ and, the CAT® ELC™ extended life coolant.
“CAT® developed lubricants initially for their heavy-duty Caterpillar engines that always demanded high performance. CAT® oils are designed to immunize engines, giving them the essential power to perform. It is that technology and standard that is now being passed on to day-to-day automobile users who seek the ideal product for their engines. The CAT DEO ™ 15W 40 CI-4 Diesel Engine oil increases efficiency of the engine, improves equipment performance and offers optimum savings for consumers.”, added Anasuya Gunasena, Chief Marketing Officer of United Tractor and Equipment (Pvt) Limited.
UTE has a long-standing collaboration with Caterpillar and is now recognized as one of the oldest CAT® dealers in South Asia, as well as the first Sri Lankan firm to import heavy construction machines. Focusing on operational excellence and living up to its purpose with their top-notch customer service, the company is the lone Sri Lankan candidate in the Superbrands® ‘General Machinery’ category, providing the finest quality engineering solutions and unrivalled service support for over seven decades, positing it as the only firm that can supply the broadest assortment of single brand machinery.
The UTE Parts Store/PCC (Parts.Cat.Com) is the fastest, easiest, and most reliable website to find and order over 1.4 million genuine CAT® parts online. Orders can be placed 24/7 with the mobile-friendly interface and the parts will be shipped to any location in the island or can be picked up from any of UTE’s branches. The company is home to the Island’s most experienced and largest team of Customer Support personnel and Caterpillar trained technicians in the industry. Serving customers throughout the island, the company has branches in Panchikawatta, Matara, Kurunegala, Anuradhapura and Kilinochchi adding to its strength.