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Public works urges switch from aging Volvo to more serviceable motor grader; estimates ~$313,000
Summary
Public Works staff described repeated failures on an older Volvo motor grader with hard-to-find parts and said they are considering replacement with more supportable brands such as John Deere or Caterpillar, estimating a comparable new machine at about $313,000.
Public Works staff told the group that the department’s current Volvo motor grader is aging and parts are difficult to source, creating ongoing maintenance burdens.
"We've had all kinds of trouble with it...it's older...and there's no parts for it," Public Works staff said, arguing for a move to equipment with local parts support. On rough pricing, the staffer said, "you're looking at, like, $313,000," for a new John Deere‑comparable model. The discussion included tradeoffs between buying, lease-purchase, and continuing to maintain older machines under warranty.
Officials asked staff to prepare acquisition options (purchase, lease, lease‑purchase) with lifecycle cost comparisons and to identify potential sale or trade-in value for existing units. The department also reported street‑prep work underway while equipment procurement is discussed.
