Galileo Wheel technology has officially arrived in Ireland for comprehensive field testing, marking a major milestone in the company’s journey to transform agricultural efficiency.
The First Operator in Tipperary
John Kennedy from Nenagh, Co. Tipperary, has become the first Irish operator to test Galileo Wheel technology on his New Holland T7.230 tractor, marking a significant step in the company’s expansion and validating the universal applicability of its patented double-V sidewall design.
“Ireland’s typically wetter climate significantly influences its soil characteristics, greatly affecting field operations,” notes Yanir Schneider, Galileo Wheel advisor. “We believe that Galileo’s tyre technology may be transformational and help farmers in many ways.”
According to Galileo, unique challenges in Ireland make it an ideal testing ground for tyres, working as tracks
- Frequent rainfall createing challenging soil conditions
- Hilly terrain demanding superior lateral stability
- Narrow roads requiring exceptional handling capabilities
- Growing awareness of soil compaction issues
John Kennedy, also the innovator behind HiSpec Kompactor trailers and Tanco mowers, understands these challenges intimately. “This type of tractor tyre technology is a potential game-changer for a country like Ireland with the type of rainfall we can get, plus working on hilly terrain and narrow roads,” he explains.
About the Tyre
Engineered by Avishay Novoplanski, the company’s CTO, the new tyre has patented inverted double-V sidewall design, which creates:
- Up to 40% more traction in challenging conditions
- 167% increase in lateral stiffness
- 50% larger ground contact area
- Ultra-low operating pressure of just 0.4 bar (6 PSI)
When it comes to real-world benefits, Galileo states:
- Reduced soil compaction
- Ride comfort acting like a miniature suspension
- Run-flat capability for zero downtime
- Self-cleaning properties for consistent traction
John Kennedy will run identical New Holland T7.230 tractors, one equipped with conventional tyres and another with a complete set of Galileo tyres, providing comparative data across real Irish farming conditions.
“You’re getting the benefits of a track for close to the price of a high-quality tyre without the scrubbing when a track turns, but you can also move at speed with even better road and field stability,” Kennedy explains.
