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Board delays skid-steer purchase; vendor to return with lease and financing options
Summary
After a demonstration of a Bobcat skid steer and discussion of trade-in, warranty and financing, the board asked the vendor to return next month with detailed lease and financing terms before taking action.
Board members reviewed two vendor quotes for a skid steer after a demonstration at the district facility. Representatives from a Bobcat dealer discussed the S650 machine, noted added accessories (bucket, forks, a 300-pound counterweight) and described a 24-month/2,000-hour warranty offered with the quoted package.
Board members and staff discussed trade-in value, estimated annual hours of use (discussion indicated roughly 1,000 to under 2,000 hours annually), and financing options. The vendor said financing and lease options were available and offered to provide specific interest-rate scenarios; board members asked for three- and five-year lease/payment schedules and quarterly-payment scenarios.
No purchase motion was made. The board asked the dealer to return at the next regular meeting with written lease and financing options, a second written quote (John Deere price comparison was mentioned as higher), and a clear trade-in allowance so the board can consider acting at the following month’s meeting.
Discussion points focused on equipment suitability, local service support, and whether the district could afford a cash purchase versus financing or a lease. The vendor described having a local road technician for service; board members raised concerns about past service experiences with other dealers and requested more written information before a final decision.
