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Committee weighs replacing aging DPW loader after repeated costly breakdowns
Summary
Committee members described repeated mechanical failures of an 11-year-old CASE loader, discussed a trade-in of $58,000 and a new-machine price of $189,000 with a four-year lease option, and deferred a final purchase decision pending finance review.
Committee discussion focused on an 11-year-old CASE bucket loader that has repeatedly required major repairs and is showing unexpected failures despite relatively low hours.
A committee member (S5) outlined repair history and costs: an earlier warranty repair, a recent repair costing roughly $22,000 (about $12,000 in labor) and an available trade-in offer of $58,000 toward a new machine priced at $189,000. The member said the vendor offered a four-year lease with the first payment deferred until the start of next year and recommended the committee consider replacing the unit rather than continue recurring repairs.
Members discussed financing and timing, with the clerk (S2) and chair (S3) noting concerns about current interest rates and the town’s planned capital purchases. The committee agreed to check finances with the municipal finance officer Shannon before making a final decision and to revisit the item within the next 60 days.
No purchase motion was approved at the meeting; members left the option on the table pending a detailed budget review and potential lease analysis.
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