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County approves purchase of 18 excavator track rollers after leaks reported

2380274 ยท February 10, 2025

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Summary

Public works foreman Mike Evans reported leaking track rollers on an excavator and the commission approved buying 18 replacement ITR rollers from Berry Tractor for $3,509.60.

Public works fleet maintenance foreman Mike Evans told the McPherson County Board of Commissioners that several excavator track rollers began leaking oil and the department lost eight rollers within a short period. He asked to replace all 18 rollers at once to avoid repeated downtime.

Evans said the department obtained quotes and recommended ITR replacement rollers from Berry Tractor, noting Berry's price was about $150 per roller compared with Murphy Tractor's quoted $191. He told commissioners that John Deere advised rollers are not typically rebuilt and that new ITR rollers are the usual replacement approach.

The board approved the purchase of 18 rollers from Berry Tractor not to exceed $3,509.60. Evans said the parts do not include labor; county staff will install them. He also reported vendors had stock in Texas and parts could be delivered within days for installation.