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REGULAR MEETING MAY 18, 1998
<br />Kenny Machinery
<br />Toro 1100 Multipro @ $17,060, 1 unit $17,060
<br />***Low Bidder
<br />B.) Triplex Mower
<br />J. W. Turf Inc.
<br />John Deere 2243D @ $17,147, 4 units $68,588
<br />***Illinois Lawn Equipment
<br />,,Jacobson GK V @ $17,307, 4 units $69,228
<br />Kenny Machinery
<br />Toro 3200 @ $20,977, 4 units $83,908
<br />* * *Not Low Bidder
<br />John Deere from J.W. Turf low bidder at $17,147.00 per unit. Jacobson from Illinois Lawn was next
<br />low bidder at $17,307.00 per unit. After testing both units on two different occasions, the John
<br />Deere 2243D was subject to possible roll over on many of the hills we encountered. The Jacobson
<br />with the 7" wider wheel base and lower center of gravity is a much safer unit for our operators, we
<br />therefore recommend the purchase of the Jacobson GK V.
<br />* Jacobson, three hundred and fifty pounds lighter for less compaction on greens.
<br />* Jacobson, lower center of gravity for rollover purposes.
<br />* Jacobson, seven inch wider wheel base.
<br />* Jacobson, reel interchangeable with parts we now have in inventory, brush kits and roller
<br />scrapers are interchangeable.
<br />* Light kits would have to be added to John Deere unit, standard on Jacobson.
<br />C.) Articulator Rough Mower
<br />Illinois Lawn Equipment
<br />Progressive TD65-2 @ $10,133.67, 3 units $30,401
<br />***J. W. Turf Inc.
<br />Lastec 721X @ $13,400, 3 units $40,200
<br />* * *Not Low Bidder
<br />Illinois Lawn Progressive Rough Mower was low bidder at $10,133.67. J.W. Turf Lastec Rough
<br />Mower only other bid at $13,400. Does not meet specifications, it has three 72" decks in place of
<br />seven 21" decks. The quality of the cut is much less and scalping occurs on hills and valleys, this type
<br />of cut is unacceptable for golf course use.
<br />E.) 4 Wheel & Blower
<br />Quality Lawn & Turf
<br />John Deere F932 @ $11,879, 2 units $23,758
<br />Illinois Lawn Equipment
<br />Jacobson T445G G-Vac 16 FM @ $12,179, 2 units $24,358
<br />***Kenny Machinery
<br />Toro 325/2670 @ $12,997, 2 units $25,994
<br />J. W. Turf Inc.
<br />John Deere F1145/240 @ $12,242, 2 units $24,484
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