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Commissioners review tractor and mower quotes, request on-site inspections before purchase
Summary
Staff presented vendor quotes for tractors and mowers (Case IH, John Deere, New Holland, Metroquip/Tiger mower combos). Commissioners compared pricing and durability, asked staff to inspect local machines and return with a recommendation; no purchase was authorized.
Road & Bridge presented vendor quotes for new tractors and mower packages including Case IH, John Deere and New Holland models and noted Metroquip/Tiger mower combinations as an option. Commissioners discussed horsepower, package pricing and expected longevity; one commissioner observed that the Case quotes appeared lower on some items while John Deere prices were higher in certain configurations.
"Case is the lowest," one commissioner said after reviewing the quotes. Commissioners agreed it would be prudent to inspect similar machines locally (John Deere in Rexburg was mentioned) and then return with a recommendation and refined funding plan. No formal purchase motion or appropriation passed at the meeting; the item was left for follow-up and on a future agenda once comparisons and inspections are complete.
