Attachment 1: Equipment Purchase Summary
This summary provides an overview of the equipment proposed for purchase to enhance the City’s capacity for self-performed asphalt pothole repairs. The document serves as an attachment for the City Council staff report regarding the 2025–2026 equipment procurement.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Caterpillar 265 Compact Track Loader
• Description: The Caterpillar 265
is a high-performance vertical lift
compact track loader. Unlike a
standard wheeled vehicle, it
operates on rubber tracks,
providing superior stability and
traction on various surfaces. It
serves as a "multitool" for
construction, capable of powering
a wide range of specialized
attachments.
• Use in Road Repairs: This
machine is the primary workhorse
for on-site repairs. It will be used
to mill (grind) failed asphalt using
a cold planer attachment, sweep debris with a broom attachment, and compact new asphalt with a vibratory roller.
• Why It Is Needed: Currently, the City performs minor repairs using cold patch materials compacted by driving over them, which is less effective. The track loader allows staff to perform higher-quality, permanent repairs by properly preparing the pothole site and ensuring professional-grade compaction.
• Cost: $174,905.59 (Total after tax).
• Overview Statistics:
o Attachments Include: Cold planer (grinder), broom, vibratory roller, mower, and a 4-in-1 bucket.
o Warranty: 24-month, 2,000-hour standard warranty.
o Procurement: Price includes a 21% Sourcewell contract discount.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- International HV607 6x4 Truck Chassis (Option 1)
• Description: This is a heavy-duty, six-wheeled (6x4) truck chassis designed for demanding construction environments. It
provides the structural foundation and engine
power required to haul massive loads of
material or support heavy mounted
machinery.
• Use in Road Repairs: This chassis serves as
the base for either the Enoven Dump Body or
the Thermo-Lay Pothole Patching Machine. It
is essential for transporting hot-mix asphalt
from the source in Ukiah to local work sites.
• Why It Is Needed: The City’s current
maintenance fleet lacks the specialized heavy
hauling capacity needed to support a
dedicated hot-mix asphalt program. A Class A
driver’s license is required for operation due to the vehicle's size and weight. • Cost: $233,787.84 (Total price including fees and tax). • Overview Statistics:
o Engine: Cummins L9 (370 HP / 1250 lb-ft torque).
o Transmission: Allison 3000 RDS 6-speed automatic.
o GVWR: 54,000 lbs (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating).
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- International HX620 Truck Chassis (Option 2)
Description: The HX620 is a "severe service" truck chassis, offering more power and a higher weight capacity than the HV607. It is designed for even more strenuous towing and hauling conditions.
• Use in Road Repairs: Similar to Option 1, this provides the platform for the City’s heavyduty street repair equipment. Its higher torque and horsepower make it better suited for pulling large trailers on steep or difficult terrain.
• Why It Is Needed: This is presented as an alternative for a more robust hauling platform.
It ensures the City can handle the largest possible loads of asphalt or base material in a single trip, increasing efficiency.
• Cost: $275,155.99.
• Overview Statistics:
o Engine: Cummins X15 (450 HP / 1650 lb-ft torque).
o Transmission: Allison 4500 RDS automatic.
o GVWR / GCWR: 58,000 lbs GVWR / 140,000 lbs GCWR.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thermo-Lay Pothole Patching Machine
• Description: This is an all-in-one
hot asphalt patching system
mounted directly onto a truck
chassis. It features an insulated
hopper to keep asphalt hot, an
electric heating system, and a
hydraulic auger to dispense
material.
• Use in Road Repairs: It
functions as a mobile "hot-mix
station". It can carry 6.25 cubic
yards of asphalt and keep it at the ideal working temperature for up to three days. It includes a built-in "tack tank" to apply oil (tackifier) to ensure the new asphalt sticks to the old road.
• Why It Is Needed: Hot-mix asphalt must be sourced from Ukiah, a 2.5-hour round trip.
Without this insulated trailer, the asphalt would cool and become unusable before it could be fully applied. This machine eliminates material waste and allows for professional-grade repairs.
• Cost: $377,553.39 (Total price for unit and options). • Overview Statistics:
o Capacity: 6.25 cubic yards.
o Key Features: 120-gallon tack tank, hydraulic tool circuit, and a built-in spoils bin for debris.
o Heating: 9 KW electric heating system.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Enoven 15' Dump Body
• Description: This is a
high-durability Hardox
steel dump body that is
installed on a truck
chassis to create a
standard dump truck.
• Use in Road Repairs: It
is used to haul and spread
base materials (like
gravel), transport large
quantities of asphalt, or
remove debris and old
pavement from a job site.
• Why It Is Needed: To perform significant street repairs, the City must be able to move bulk materials efficiently. This body includes a center-mounted patch gate, which allows for controlled dispensing of asphalt directly into a pothole or repair area. • Cost: $54,604.00.
• Overview Statistics:
o Volume: 11 to 13 cubic yard capacity.
o Features: Electric arm tarping system (to cover loads), asphalt vinyl tarp, and a heavy-duty pintle hitch for towing.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tilt-Deck Equipment Trailer
• Description: This is a 20-
foot, heavy-duty trailer
featuring a tilting deck, which
allows for the easy loading
and unloading of machinery
without the need for separate
ramps.
• Use in Road Repairs: Its primary purpose is to transport the Caterpillar 265 Track Loader and its various attachments (grinder, roller, etc.) from the maintenance yard to various street repair locations throughout the city.
• Why It Is Needed: Because the track loader is not designed for driving long distances on city streets, a dedicated trailer is required for rapid deployment and mobility. The tilt-deck design increases safety for staff during the loading process • Cost: $13,266.50.
• Overview Statistics:
o Dimensions: 83" wide by 20' long.
o Weight Rating: 14,000 lbs GVWR with dual 7,000 lb axles. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------