Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Roads Equipment topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Commission weighs repair or replacement for track loader after engine failure
Summary
Public-works staff presented quotes to rebuild or replace a track loader engine, with estimates ranging from about $42,000 to $57,000; commissioners discussed timing, warranty and budget limitations and considered deferring payment until next year.
County road supervisors told commissioners a key track loader developed antifreeze contamination in its diesel and that a shop outside the county believes the engine likely needs a rebuild or a remanufactured replacement.
Speaker 6 reported quotes ranging from roughly $42,007.63 to $57,000 for a rebuild or remanufactured engine and cautioned additional repairs could raise the price once disassembly reveals any hidden damage. "I think the top one is to rebuild our motor, $42,007.63," Speaker 6 said, and warned the final price could end up higher after work begins.
Commissioners and staff discussed whether to rebuild the existing motor, buy a remanufactured engine, or wait until next year to fund a replacement because the cost would strain the current-year budget. Speaker 6 noted undercarriage and other recent investments already spent tens of thousands of dollars on the machine.
Road maintenance staff also reported recent patching and shale stabilization work on county roads and discussed planning additional trucks and crews in early spring. No procurement decision was recorded in the transcript; staff said they would gather further details on hours, warranties, and timing before returning with a recommendation.
Next steps: public-works staff to obtain additional cost comparisons, warranty information and timing estimates and present a recommendation for repair or replacement to the commission.
