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Marshall County officials back plan to rebuild two aged dump trucks to save on new-vehicle costs
Summary
County highway and commissioners discussed rebuilding two 2014 single-axle dump trucks as a test case, estimating about $107,000 per rebuild (worst-case) with an expected six-week turnaround and initial work funded from an equipment line item.
Marshall County commissioners and highway staff on Oct. 13 discussed a plan to rebuild two 2014 single-axle dump trucks rather than buy new vehicles, aiming to extend fleet life and control capital spending.
County Highway Superintendent Jason (surname not specified) and Commissioner (first name not specified) told the council two trucks from 2014 are candidates for a rebuild that would replace engines, address electrical corrosion under the cab floor, sandblast and repaint frames, rebuild hoists and front-end components, and refurbish seats and interior components. The worst-case cost estimate…
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