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Larned council approves $269,128 Kenworth T480V dump truck for Street Department
Summary
The council approved purchase of a 2027 Kenworth T480V 6x4 from Master Tech Truck & Equipment for $269,128 with an extended warranty, replacing two aging trucks (trade-in value $12,000); staff recommended this model for long-term reliability.
Street Supervisor Adam Perez and City Mechanic Joe Schartz told the council the Street Department needs a new tandem dump truck to replace two aging vehicles that pose reliability and safety concerns. They recommended the 2027 Kenworth T480V 6x4 from Master Tech Truck & Equipment at a price of $269,128 and asked that the extended warranty be included.
Councilmember Carlton moved to approve the Kenworth T480V purchase with the extended warranty; Councilmember Sharon McGinness seconded and the motion passed. Minutes record two alternative bids (MHC Kenworth for $166,700 plus a $16,447.20 plow kit, and Bruckner Truck Sales for $232,235 plus a $16,447.20 plow kit) and a combined trade-in allowance of $12,000 for the existing vehicles.
