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Murphy Tractor pitches 'Power by the Hour' motor-grader program to Fillmore County
Summary
Murphy Tractor presented a 'Power by the Hour' program that would allow the county to purchase motor graders and trade them before 6,000 hours to keep units under warranty; the board will hear a competing vendor before deciding whether to request quotes.
Jake Ryba, Territory Sales Manager for Murphy Tractor, presented the company’s 'Power by the Hour' program to the Fillmore County Board of Supervisors on March 10, 2026. Ryba described a purchase-and-trade schedule for motor graders intended to keep machines under manufacturer warranty by trading units before they reach 6,000 hours.
Ryba told the board the program could reduce long-term maintenance exposure by ensuring equipment remains covered under warranty. After discussion the board did not take immediate action; members asked to hear from another company at a future meeting before deciding whether to solicit quotes or proceed.
No procurement decisions were made at the March 10 meeting; the board deferred further consideration pending additional vendor presentations.
