Yorkville Voting to Purchase a MT7 Tractor

The Yorkville City Council will vote on the purchase of a MT7 trackless utility tractor at the Tuesday, June 25, 2024 meeting. Director of Public Works, Eric Dhuse, has recommended the purchase of the MT7 tractor for $238,038 from EJ Equipment in Manteno, Illinois. At the June Public Works Committee meeting, Director Dhuse noted, “It is not your normal everyday tractor as you can see from the price.” He also added, “I realize this is a large price tag, but we’re basically getting five tractors in one”. The tractor quote includes several equipment attachments to make it more versatile for maintaining Yorkville. The specific attachments include a 51” ribbon snow blower, 60”snow plow, galvanized rear spreader for salting, 72” finish mower, 120”finish mower, set of turf tires, and used leaf loader. More attachments are available if the city decides to purchase at a later date. The tractor was budgeted within fiscal year 2025.

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Public Works Committee Report:

1. PW 2024-49 Public Works Equipment and Trucks Purchases a. Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of a Trackless Tractor from E.J. Equipment, Inc., in an Amount Not to Exceed $238,038