New Wheel Converts Into Tracks On-The-Go

New Wheel Converts Into Tracks On-The-Go TRACTORS Tires/Wheels 27-2-5 We recently sent British machinery writer Mick Roberts to Paris, France, to cover the SIMA farm show for us. Held every other year at the end of February, it's one of the biggest ag expos in the world. Right before this issue went to press, Mick e-mailed us what he said was the most exciting new product on display at the big event. It's a revolutionary new wheel that converts into tracks on-the-go. Called the Galileo Dual Mobility system, it was shown for the first time ever at Paris. In place of a standard tire or track, Galileo uses a flexible "endless" ribbed belt that can expand its size as needed. In wheel mode, the belt links fold tightly in against the solid rim. To switch to tracks, idler wheels fold down from inside the wheel, one in front and the other in back. As the small wheels drop down, the ribbed track expands. You can switch to wheels for road travel and back to tracks in the field for a 30 percent increase in drawbar power. In addition, by alternately raising and lowering the idler wheels, you can walk over obstacles or even climb stairs, according to the company. Developed by an Israeli company, you can read more about the innovative new wheel-track assembly at: www.galileo-mobility.com or contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Galileo Mobility, P.O. Box 128, KFAR Truman, 73150 Israel (ph 972 3 9733-853; fax 972 3 9733-854).

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