Purchase of a new Caterpillar 420 backhoe with a clamshell…
Bourbon CountyKansas- Detected
- Jul 28, 2026
- 97 days ago
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- Public Works
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Purchase of a new Caterpillar 420 backhoe with a clamshell bucket and filled tires, including a 5-year warranty and power-by-the-hour maintenance plan.
The current backhoe is old (14,000 hours) and frequently breaks down. The new backhoe is priced at $203,000 with a 4.9% interest rate. The purchase is intended to be funded through existing fees, with the payment for the old building dropping off. The compactor also needs repair (new turbo, $17,000). The commissioners requested a market analysis for other options and local bank bids, but the motion to fund the Caterpillar was approved with the caveat to check with Matt Lawn for budget availability.
From the meeting
- Source
- 7/27/2026 Bourbon County KS Commission Meeting
- Meeting date
- July 28, 2026
- Agency
- Bourbon County
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