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Commission approves purchase of backup tractor and authorizes surplus of aging unit

Covington County Commission · April 14, 2026
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Summary

The commission approved buying a mid-size replacement tractor (70–80 hp) on state bid as a backup to existing equipment and authorized surplusing the unit it will replace; commissioners discussed warranty, lease options, and equipment tiers.

County staff told commissioners the arena's small tractor had reached the end of its useful life and that the county has experienced repeated repairs on the primary unit. Staff presented two quotes and recommended a mid-grade 70–80 horsepower…

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