Zero turn mower trade-in
Town of AmherstVirginia- Detected
- Oct 14, 2026
- 19 days ago
- Sector
- Equipment
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From the meeting
At the October 14, 2026 meeting, staff asked council to approve trading in a little-used sub-compact tractor for a new industrial grade zero turn mower after one mower suffered a catastrophic engine failure. The trade-in value would cover the mower, initial service, and a longer warranty. The decision was already framed as a replacement, not a new fleet study.
Vendors selling turf equipment, service, and warranty packages would care about the mower spec and trade-in structure.
- Meeting date
- October 14, 2026
- Agency
- Town of Amherst
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