County staff recommends, board approves John Deere excavator bid
September 01, 2026 | Rosebud County , Montana
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Grant Larson recommended that the county accept the John Deere RDO bid for the hydraulic excavator, saying competing equipment did not meet key specifications for reach, digging depth and counterweight. He said the Volvo trans source bid was "shy on a couple of areas with weight, counterweight," and that the John Deere better fit the county’s needs.
Larson noted the bidder offered a $74,000 trade-in allowance for the county’s existing machine. A motion to approve the excavator purchase was made and carried by voice vote.
"I recommend that we go with the John Deere RDO 2 60 p," Larson said during his recommendation.
Larson noted the bidder offered a $74,000 trade-in allowance for the county’s existing machine. A motion to approve the excavator purchase was made and carried by voice vote.
"I recommend that we go with the John Deere RDO 2 60 p," Larson said during his recommendation.
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