Council authorizes nearly $100,000 loader purchase for Utilities

Sep 22, 2025

Liberty approved buying a Takeuchi TL12 compact track loader for up to $99,800 to replace a unit at end of service life; staff said matching fleet models improves operator training and maintenance and approved motion passed 7-0.

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The City Council approved the Utilities Operations Division’s request to buy a Takeuchi TL12 compact track loader from Kirby Smith Machinery, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $99,800. Utilities staff told the council the current machine reached the end of its service life and the replacement will reduce downtime and major repair costs.

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