Commissioners hear equipment concerns: missing quote item and engine-rebuild hesitance

Nov 10, 2025

Murphy Tractor said a mulcher attachment requires an additional block not in its quote; road staff and commissioners expressed reluctance to rebuild a blade engine without addressing other components and noted cab-size differences between John Deere and Caterpillar blades.

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Phillip Pennington of Murphy Tractor and Equipment told the board that a mulcher attachment requires an additional block that was not included in Murphy's quote. Pennington said the missing block affects the attachment's ability to operate; commissioners heard the omission and the meeting proceeded without formal procurement action.

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