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Franklin County approves purchase of two Caterpillar motor graders for $639,888 after trade-in

Franklin County Commission · October 29, 2025
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The Franklin County Commission approved buying two Caterpillar 140 motor graders for $639,888 after trade-in, ending a long-standing lease arrangement; staff cited fleet commonality and all-wheel assist as key reasons.

The Franklin County Commission on Oct. 29 approved the purchase of two Caterpillar 140 all-wheel-drive motor graders for $639,888 after trade-in, funding the purchase from county resources.

County public works staff told commissioners the department had evaluated equipment from three manufacturers, conducted hands-on tests with operators and weighed cost against long-term value. "We've worked with CAT the last 30 years," a public works representative said, and staff recommended buying Caterpillar machines…

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