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City approves purchase of airless tires for Bobcat to reduce downtime and punctures
Summary
Council approved purchase of airless, segmental tires for the public-works Bobcat to reduce punctures and downtime. Staff said the tires cost about $3,600 for the four‑tire set with replaceable $100 segments; expected life was quoted at 1,500–3,000 hours.
Council approved a purchase to replace pneumatic tires on a municipal Bobcat with airless (segmented) tires intended to reduce punctures and frequent replacements.
Public‑works staff explained the operational problem: thin, frequently punctured tires on the skid steer lead to repeated downtime and difficult repairs when the equipment is operating on road shoulders and in vegetation. The proposed airless design uses replaceable segmented tread components and dedicated rims; staff said replacement segments can be purchased for about $100 each and the full four‑tire set was quoted at approximately $3,600. The vendor quoted expected service life of roughly 1,500–3,000 hours per set.
Council moved to approve the purchase from C‑funds for equipment; roll call votes were recorded and the motion carried. Council members noted traction differences compared with pneumatic tires and asked staff to monitor performance and maintenance procedures.
