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A tractor machine equipped with Galileo Wheel’s tractor tires.
A tractor machine equipped with Galileo Wheel’s tractor tires.

Skid Steer Tire 12-16x5 CW L4

SKU A000000000012

A000000000012

Price

$1,360.00

Compatible with: GEHL, MANITOU, BOBCAT, CATERPILLAR and others. Reversible center disc allows fitment on various brands.

 

Product description: The SkidCup 12-16.5 skid steer tires with L4 tread pattern set new standards for performance in extreme working conditions. These heavy-duty airless tires excel in environments where conventional tires fear to tread, offering unmatched protection against cuts, tears, and impacts. For skid steer operators facing challenging conditions daily, these tires eliminate the risk of flats while maintaining superior operational efficiency through their exceptional durability and aggressive L4 tread design.

Fully assembled wheel TIRE MOUNTED ON RIM.

 

Technical Specifications:

Size: 12-16.5CW

Load Index: 142A3 (12 P.R.)

Tread Pattern: L4

Section Width: 300mm (11.8")

Overall Diameter: 830mm (32.7")

Loaded Static Radius: 386mm (15.2")

Maximum Speed: 15 km/h (9 mph)

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Features & Benefits

Features & Benefits

The SkidCup 12-16.5 skid steer tires deliver exceptional value through their innovative design and durable construction. Their unique combination of airless technology and advanced engineering provides superior performance while eliminating common maintenance issues associated with traditional pneumatic tires. Whether operating on concrete, rough terrain, or in debris-filled environments, these tires provide the reliability and performance that professional operators demand.

  • Advanced Airless Design: Patented CupWheel technology eliminates downtime from punctures while maintaining optimal performance characteristics

  • Enhanced Operator Comfort and Machinery Protection: Unique sidewall construction provides superior shock absorption and vibration dampening

  • Superior Lateral Stability: Engineered for precise control and safer operation during tight maneuvers

  • Maximum Durability: Heavy-duty construction withstands the most challenging work environments. It continues to perform even in conditions that would disable conventional tires

Applications & Compatibility of 12-16.5 Skid Steer

L4 skid steer tires are ideal for demanding environments including:

  • Heavy construction sites

  • Demolition zones

  • Scrap yards and recycling centers

  • Industrial facilities

  • Mining operations

Compatible with major skid steer manufacturers:

  • Bobcat

  • Caterpillar

  • GEHL

  • Manitou

Why Should I Pay This Much for the tires? 

Every farmer knows that irrigation pivot downtime directly hits your bottom line.

Here's why these tires are worth the investment:


Protect Your Crop Yield

- Prevent the 20% yield loss that commonly occurs from pivot issues and uneven irrigation
- Keep your pivots running when you need them most - no more emergency stops during critical irrigation windows
- Reduce soil compaction and rutting that damage your crops' root systems


Cut Your Operating Costs

- Eliminate the hidden costs of traditional tires: emergency repairs, labor hours, equipment damage
- No more middle-of-the-night service calls for stuck pivots
- Documented savings of tens of thousands per season, even on small operations


Built for Real Farm Conditions
- 100% airless design means zero flats, zero compromises
- Superior traction prevents pivot slippage and tracking issues
- Proven performance in the toughest field conditions

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Why Galileo Wheel TIRES

The Innovative CupWheel Technology

Galileo CupWheel tires represent the next frontier in tire innovation, combining revolutionary design with enhanced traction, durability, and efficiency to deliver unmatched performance across all terrains and weather conditions.

Galileo CupWheel distributors

We’ve made it easy to locate a trusted local distributor in your area. Get personalized support and access to our innovative CupWheel tires, tailored to meet your particular needs.

Unique Quality Guarantee

We stand by our tires' durability and performance. Each product undergoes strict quality control, ensuring reliability in any conditions. Backed by a solid warranty for your confidence and peace of mind.

Compatible with Leading Brands

Our tires are compatible with top machinery brands, including Zimmatic, Lindsay, Valley, T&L, Pierce, GEHL, MANITOU, BOBCAT, and CATERPILLAR, ensuring durability, stability, and reliable performance in any conditions.

Company in Numbers

2011

Founding Year

100% 

Customer Retention

6

Patent Families

100%

Regulation Compliant

 

“We replaced tires on our end tower and corner with Galileo, and everywhere else we put the Galileo Airless IrriCups. And I have no more problems.”

Timothy Thies, Thies Farms
Clarks, Nebraska

“Offering the Galileo Airless IrriCups solves the farmers problems of fflotation and downtime.”

JR Grover, Point S Tire
Idaho

“I want the airless solution to replace every fflat tire I pull now.”

Rob Lane, Rob Lane Farms
La Grande, Oregon

“The machine with these tires rides better than the one on tracks. Maybe better than a pickup!”

Greg Williamson, Vehicle Maintenance Director,
Riverbanks Zoo and Gardens

“We put Galileo Airless IrriCups on our heavy corner spans, and no more getting stuck.”

Tim, RDO Seed Farm
La Grande, Oregon

What Customers Say About Airless Pivot And skid Steer Tires

Galileo Wheel Online Shop

PO Box  2024 York, PA 17405​

Phone:

1-888-280-0851

E-mail:

support@galileowheel.com

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