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Commissioners approve purchase of Bobcat E60 mini‑excavator and trailer for highway department
Summary
Using proceeds from sold equipment, Gibson County authorized buying a Bobcat E60 mini‑excavator and a Diamond Equipment trailer through a municipal trade‑in program; county staff said the purchase reduces downtime and provides options for smaller projects.
Gibson County commissioners approved a highway‑department equipment purchase May 6 that staff said will lower operating costs and improve flexibility for smaller projects.
Highway representative Matt Holden said the county sold a chip box and distributor truck and expects roughly $105,001 in proceeds; he proposed buying a Bobcat E60 mini‑excavator and a Diamond Equipment trailer using a municipal trade‑in program. Holden explained the program’s trade‑in terms and said the smaller mini was chosen to match the county’s needs and mobilization constraints: “It's actually the largest mini that we can pull the pickup truck to mobilize,” he said, noting attachments that include 2‑foot and 4‑foot buckets, a hydraulic thumb and an angle blade.
A commissioner moved to approve Holden’s request and another seconded; the motion passed by voice vote. Commissioners said the trade‑in program reduces repairs and downtime and allows the county to keep equipment on a predictable replacement cycle.
Why it matters: the purchase uses proceeds from sold equipment and seeks to lower long‑term maintenance costs while increasing the county’s equipment options for smaller projects.
Next steps: highway staff will finalize procurement and trade‑in paperwork and return with any needed delivery or warranty details.
