Floyd County is offering for public auction a 2008 Sterling Model LT8500 Tandem Axle Dump/Plow Truck. This asset was previously utilized for municipal maintenance operations and is now being retired as part of a scheduled fleet rotation. The truck shows 187,696 miles on the odometer. Despite known cosmetic and structural rust, the truck runs and operates as expected. It features a heavy-duty drivetrain and a complete winter weather attachments package.
Operational Status:
Drivability: The truck starts, runs, and operates as expected (with the exception of the air conditioning).
Equipment Functionality: The central hydraulics, stainless dump box, Henderson front plow, wing, and sander are intact and were functional when the unit was taken out of service.
Drivetrain & Mechanical Specifications:
Engine: Cummins ISC 330 Inline-6 Diesel Engine (330 Horsepower)
Transmission: Allison Automatic Transmission
Axle Configuration: Tandem Axle rear rear-end with dual wheels
Brakes: Air Brake System
Included Snow & Ice Equipment Package: This vehicle comes fully equipped with a commercial-grade snow removal and ice control package:Dump Body: Premium Stainless Steel Dump Box / Spreader BodyFront Plow: Henderson 12-foot adjustable heavy-duty front plow assembly
Wing Plow: Henderson 10-foot side wing plow for extended clearing paths
Sander System:Henderson integrated salt/sand spreader system
Hydraulics: Centralized hydraulic system configured to operate the front plow, wing, dump box hoist, and sander motor.
Critical Condition Disclosures (Please Read Carefully):This vehicle is being sold with known mechanical and structural deficiencies that bidders must take into consideration:
Frame Condition: The vehicle frame exhibits significant rust and scale corrosion typical of long-term winter road maintenance exposure. Bidders are strictly advised to inspect the frame's structural integrity before bidding.
Air Conditioning: The cabin air conditioning system is completely non-operational and does not blow cold air.
General Wear: The exterior body, cabin interior, and attachments show normal wear, surface rust, scratches, dents, and minor fluid leaks consistent with age and vocational municipal use.