Description
The Adams County Board of Supervisors is seeking bids for the purchase of a new 2026 or 2027 four-wheel drive wheel loader for the Adams County Road Department. The loader must meet specific specifications, including a six-cylinder, turbocharged air-cooled diesel engine, a minimum machine weight of 30,950 lbs., and a hydraulic system with a minimum of 45GPM at maximum output. The bid must include the cost of delivery to one of the county barns, and the bidder must have a certified parts and service center located within 50 miles of Natchez, MS. The bid must also include a 36-month machine buyback and a full machine warranty for the duration of the lease.
• The loader must be a new, current year model, with no used, demonstrator, or discontinued models accepted.
• The engine must be certified to meet Final Tier 4 emissions standards and have an auto idle, auto-shut down feature.
• The machine must have a hydraulic locking front differential and a conventional rear differential.
• The transmission must be a preferred transmission with torque convertor or hydrostatic transmission, with forward and 3 reverse gears and a speed of 22 mph in fourth gear.
• The machine must have Michelin 20.5R 25 tires with multi-piece rims and a ride control system with automatic speed settings.