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Smith County outlines equipment repairs: $18,886 dozer engine estimate, blade failures reported
Summary
Road & Bridge staff reported multiple equipment issues, including a dozer engine estimated at $18,886 to repair, a failed rear differential and a broken blower motor on blades; commissioners also discussed ripper pricing and horsepower questions related to proposed grader purchases.
During the regular session commissioners and Road & Bridge staff reviewed current equipment conditions. Travis Story reported the dozer engine is failing and provided a cost estimate of $18,886.00 to remove and repair the engine; Story said additional repairs will be done while the engine is out. Staff also reported a rear differential failure on Taz Manchester’s blade and a failed blower motor on JR Rice’s blade. The minutes note discussion of horsepower details and joystick/steering differences between John Deere and Caterpillar graders.
Commissioners discussed prioritizing repairs and whether contracting outside help would be necessary for larger projects. The group also noted trade‑offs between in‑house repairs and contracting vendors for major overhauls; Pennington’s grader quote and optional rippers ($15,000 each) were discussed as part of that broader equipment conversation.
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