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Commission approves John Deere mowers and buys Case tractors for $222,000 after extended debate
Summary
After detailed review of quotes, specs and warranties, the commission voted to purchase John Deere mowers and approved buying Case tractors (finalized at $222,000) for county use; members discussed PTO horsepower, reversing-fan options, and extended-warranty costs before voting.
Commissioners and staff spent an extended portion of the meeting reviewing vendor quotes, trade-in values and technical specifications for two tractors and two mowers. Staff presented three tractor quotes (John Deere at $285,300, Case at $214,000, and Massey Ferguson at about $232,007.88, with trade-ins to be subtracted) and several mower quotes. Commissioners emphasized parts availability and long-term durability as key criteria.
After questions about PTO horsepower, engine cylinders and optional features (including a reversing fan that some vendors priced as a costly add-on), the commission voted to purchase John Deere mowers by motion and then approved purchase of Case tractors with extended-warranty options discussed. The final recorded motion accepted Case tractors at $222,000; commissioners directed staff to proceed with the procurement process, including warranty and delivery clarifications.
Commissioners also discussed trade-in valuations and the timing of delivery; staff said extended warranties would begin after factory warranty periods and that procurement would follow award-based invoicing when equipment arrives.
