Used sickle mower replacement search
City of ArlingtonIowa- Detected
- Aug 19, 2026
- 77 days ago
- Sector
- Equipment
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From the meeting
The Public Works Superintendent said the sickle mower is no longer operable, and council members Shaffer and Beatty will look for a decently priced used replacement. No purchase had been approved yet, but the city has a clear equipment need tied to maintenance operations. A seller should track whether the city moves from a used-equipment search into a formal buy.
- Meeting date
- August 19, 2026
- Agency
- City of Arlington
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