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Board approves purchase of used John Deere 324P compact wheel loader for Public Works
Summary
The board approved buying a 2023 John Deere 324P compact wheel loader (301 hours) for $99,900, citing warranty coverage and equipment capability; staff confirmed funds are available within the capital budget.
The Village of Waukesha board on April 9 approved the purchase of a used 2023 John Deere 324P compact wheel loader with bucket and pallet forks for $99,900.
Public Works staff presented the recommendation and said the machine has about 301 hours of use, comes with the remainder of the factory warranty (about 14 months reported) plus an additional 42-month/2,000-hour extended warranty the vendor offered—yielding roughly 56 months of warranty coverage in total. Staff contrasted the used price with the new list price (about $123,500) and said the used machine meets operational needs (including higher travel speed than a skid steer and compatibility with skid-steer attachments). Attachments offered with the purchase include a bucket and pallet forks.
Staff confirmed the village has funds in the capital outlay budget for this acquisition, noting other purchases (a fire truck and a wood chipper) were factored into the overall capital plan and the group of purchases remains under the total budgeted amount. A motion to purchase the loader at $99,900 was made and seconded and carried by voice vote.
The purchase authorization allows Public Works to finalize the transaction and take delivery; staff said attachments and future rental/purchase of additional implements can be handled as future needs arise.
