Galileo Wheel, creator of the CupWheel agricultural tire technology, has been approved as a John Deere Financial Merchant, enabling flexible financing for its tires. The financing covers the company’s complete line of irrigation pivot, skid-steer and tractor tires.
Through John Deere Financial’s flexible farm credit program, which serves more than 9,000 merchant and dealer locations, customers can now acquire Galileo’s complete agricultural tire line using the same credit they use for other critical inputs, either through certified dealers or directly from the company. All products feature the patented CupWheel technology, which aims to eliminate the risk of flat tires and getting stuck in challenging soil conditions.
“Our inclusion in John Deere Financial Merchants allows the [customer] to purchase the tires any moment when they need them and in a convenient way,” said Armin Schon, CEO of Galileo Wheel.
Galileo Wheel is the creator and owner of the patented tire technology featuring a unique concave sidewall design. The flagship IrriCup irrigation tire has a 100-percent airless structure that combines track-like terrain performance with the durability characteristic of solid tires. Field results demonstrate zero maintenance costs compared to conventional pneumatic tires, complete elimination of pivot system downtime due to stuck equipment, significant reduction in field rutting and soil compaction and full compatibility with major irrigation systems including Valley, Zimmatic, Reinke and T&L, according to the company.
The company’s SkidCup and AgriCup lines extend the same technology to other equipment, ensuring continuous operation in conditions where conventional tires often fail. All Galileo tires come pre-assembled for immediate installation and are compatible with major equipment brands including John Deere, New Holland, GEHL, Bobcat, Caterpillar and others.
