For Sale by Tender - 2006 Hitachi Ex-60 Excavator
Tender Overview
About this tender
Overview Ruapehu District Council is offering a 2006 Hitachi EX-60 excavator for sale by tender, by closed-envelope bid, on an "as is, where is" basis. About The 6 tonne excavator was purchased second-hand in 2006 and has been used exclusively at the Ohakune Transfer Station to move waste and rubble around the site. It is now surplus to Council's operational requirements and may suit a buyer seeking parts or a project. The excavator is in poor condition, with the following known issues: Broken door latch Significant play in the rotational arm Tracks in very poor condition Leaky hydraulics Site Inspection Interested buyers are encouraged to inspect the excavator on site at the Ohakune Transfer Station during opening hours. Location: Ohakune Transfer Station, Old Station Road Phone: (06) 385 8920 Opening hours can be found on the Ruapehu District Council website: Transfer station hours and locations Instructions to Tenderers Tender bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope to a local Ruapehu District Council office, or via email to info@ruapehudc.govt.nz, noting: Subject line to be "Public Tender Excavator" Name, address and contact phone number The tender amount (the highest tender is not necessarily accepted) The buyer is responsible for transporting the excavator away from the site. For more information relating to this tender notice: https://www.facebook.com/240897601563142/posts/1420241283628762
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