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Orangeville council approves used JCB backhoe purchase from roads fund amid maintenance and resale concerns
Orangeville City Council · February 19, 2026
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Summary
The council authorized buying a used JCB backhoe (~100 hours) for $127,000 from restricted B&C Roads funds after debating new-versus-used pricing, leasing alternatives and long-term maintenance and resale of older machines.
Mayor Shaun Bell told the council that the city has two very old backhoes and presented options from a JCB dealer: a new backhoe priced above $170,000 or a used JCB with about 100 hours for $127,000. He said the purchase would be funded from restricted B&C Roads funds.
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