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By Cindy Riley CEG CORRESPONDENT

Despite weather-related delays, construction is progressing on a $42.5 million project being overseen by the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT). The work includes creating a new, full-service diamond interchange along SR 32; constructing a third westbound lane between the new interchange and Glen Este-Withamsville Road; and realigning Bach Buxton Road between Marian Drive and Clepper Lane.

“Over the past 10 to 20 years, there’s been a tremendous amount of growth along and in the area of the state Route 32 corridor in Clermont County, bringing substantial residential and commercial development,” said ODOT spokesperson Kathleen Fuller. “As a result, there’s been an increasing demand on travel and the transportation system, not only on SR 32, but on the local system of roadways. Several projects, including the SR 32/Bach Buxton interchange, have been developed to meet the needs of motorists, residents and business owners.”

Fuller explained that project development takes place years in advance of actual construction and begins with a work plan that establishes priorities based on objective data that uses traffic volume, existing conditions, safety and other factors to help determine project schedules. This ultimately helps the team make better decisions when spending taxpayer dollars across the entire state.

“With the need identified and funding secured, it was important that we proceed Chris Uckotter/WSP photo Site work has included a great deal of clearing and building demolition from the with the project’s full develproperties that were needed to build the project. opment through design and environmental, in order to SR 32 West for the third lane, while Part 3 County and western Clermont County. bring this project to fruition focuses on the realignment of Bach Buxton “While each Eastern Corridor project is in construction. Project comRoad between Marian Drive and Clepper functionally independent and provides pletion will be rolled out in Lane. The work is part of Segment IVA of improvements to the transportation system, phases, with the overall completion schedule slated ODOT photo the Eastern Corridor program, a series of Eastern Corridor projects also are interrelatfor late summer 2024.”

Pilings have been placed for all bridge foundations. integrated, multi-modal transportation proj- ed and complementary to each other,” said Part 1 calls for construc- Building of the new ramps that will serve the Bach ects designed to make travel easier and safer Fuller. “The projects are designed to support tion of the new interchange. Buxton bridge over SR 32 has started in the center of between Greater Cincinnati’s urban core and local goals for community enhancement, the communities in eastern Hamilton Part 2 involves widening the SR 32 and on both north and south sides of SR 32. see JURGENSEN page 4

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Highway Equipment, Canton Meets Challenges Head On

Highway Equipment Company’s Mike Ross has recently taken on responsibilities as the Canton branch parts manager.

Mike White, Highway Equipment branch manager of both the dealership’s Zelienople headquarters location and the Canton branch makes a point to be in Canton two days every week.

Approaching 90 years in business, Highway Equipment Company can attribute its longevity to a willingness to adapt to and embrace changing market conditions. Over the course of its nearly nine decades, the company has learned to weather downturns — such as those experienced during the 2009 economic crisis — and maximize success during more prosperous times. The key is being aware of industry trends and positioning the company to address them.

A few years ago, Highway Equipment Company was fortunate enough to find itself at the epicenter of Pennsylvania’s fracking boom. At the time, Thom Reynolds, Highway Equipment Company president and CEO, understood the impact natural gas drilling would have on the region and recognized the oil and gas segment as primarily a rental business.

Established in 1951, the dealership’s rental division, Machinery Rental Company (MRC), provided ample experience in the rental business and the company was prepared to capitalize on opportunities with a ramped up rental fleet geared to the market.

Supply chain issues, inflation, worker shortages and rising fuel costs are factors currently behind (L-R) are Brandon Diehl, shop mechanic; Josh Howard, field service technician; Bo Utley, field service changing business dynamics in technician; and Tim Diss, service manager.

Highway Equipment Company’s Canton, Ohio, branch has met the challenges of evolving market conditions head on by actively initiating moves to enhance its value proposition for the dealership’s customers in central and eastern Ohio.

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Highway Equipment Company’s Canton, Ohio, branch has met the challenges of evolving market conditions head on by actively initiating moves to enhance its value proposition for the dealership’s customers in central and eastern Ohio.

While maintaining a focus on equipment sales, the company also has focused on shoring up its rental fleet. Backed by the dealership’s seven locations in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, North Carolina and Virginia, the Canton branch continues to grow its fleet with both new and used machines, including equipment lines carried by its other branches. The dealership’s lineup of rental equipment includes all sizes of equipment such as light towers, air compressors and attachments to heavy excavators and wheel loaders. The company is geared toward the needs of professional contractors as opposed to the weekend warrior.

With the rising demand for parts and service resulting from extended lead times on new equipment, the branch has dedicated itself to meet the needs of its customers in those areas as well.

The Canton branch’s fully stocked parts department has ready access to the dealership’s full parts warehouse. Mike Ross, see CANTON page 6

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Site Work Includes Demo, Land Clearing for SR 32 Project JURGENSEN from page 1

economic development and sustainable regional growth, allowing the region to realize the greatest benefit from these transportation investments.”

At the site of the interchange project, the average daily traffic is between 43,000 and 44,000. This number grows to more than 55,000 at the interchange with I-275, 2 mi. to the west. Fuller noted that traffic on the mainline (SR 32) is being maintained currently in all lanes in either direction through traffic or lane shifts; however, closures are in place at the at-grade intersections within the project zone.

“These closures are part of the elimination of the at-grade crossings and traffic signals within the corridor, so motorists have become accustomed to the various detours that have been placed while construction of the interchange is under way. In addition, the Clermont County Transportation Improvement District [TID] and the Clermont County engineer’s office completed projects to the parallel roadways to account for change in traffic patterns for this project. Impacts to the mainline will occur later in construction phasing to complete the overpass structure and ramps for the interchange, but once it’s open to traffic, the traffic impacts brought about by the detours will be mitigated.”

Fuller said construction of the SR 32/Bach Buxton interchange project is ODOT photo gratifying, because it’s the next major improvement that will bring the Eastern Corridor closer to completion.

“While serving the traffic needs within the corridor, the SR 32/Bach Buxton interchange project also will improve safety by addressing two of Governor Mike DeWine’s Top 150 Safety Locations, the Fayard Drive and Glen Este-Withamsville Road intersections, as well as multiple locations on the Top 200 Highway Safety Improvement Program’s suburban intersections and non-freeway segments lists. Completing important projects like this that serve the needs of the transportation system and improve safety for those who travel through this busy corridor is key to enhancing the transportation network not only locally and regionally, but also statewide.”

One of the biggest challenges on the project will be construction of the overpass structure for the new interchange, as well as the ramps, under live traffic. The work is part of Segment IVA of the The project site is a fairly tight corridor, Eastern Corridor program, a series of inteand there are always logistical chal- grated, multi-modal transportation projects lenges for access and phasing of the designed to make travel easier and safer work to keep motorists and crews safe between Greater Cincinnati’s urban core and when constructing with roadways open the communities in eastern Hamilton County and western Clermont County. to traffic.

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The work includes creating a new, full-service diamond interchange along SR 32; constructing a third westbound lane between the new interchange and Glen EsteWithamsville Road; and realigning Bach Buxton Road between Marian Drive and Clepper Lane.

Current construction includes MSE wall foundation preparation and construction, as well as drainage and catch basin construction; sewer line and storm water pollution prevention (SWPP) work; excavation and embankment work. Crews also are starting pile driving and working on pier foundations and columns. It’s critical to achieve all the temperature-sensitive work before the next winter season arrives so work can continue throughout the winter months and ODOT can maintain its schedule.

In addition to all right-of-way being acquired before the project started, utility coordination and relocation, building demolition and overall site clearing (tree clearing and grubbing) have been completed.

Ongoing work includes MSE wall excavation and construction, which are scheduled to be fully built in their entirety during Phase 1 construction. Pilings have been placed for all bridge foundations. Building of the new ramps that will serve the Bach Buxton

bridge over SR 32 has started in the center of SR 32 and on both north and south sides of SR 32.

Creating a new, full-service diamond interchange along SR 32 has required a great deal of planning.

“Construction includes realigning Bach Buxton Road immediately east of the Elick Lane intersection and extending it over SR 32 to connect to Old SR 74 on the north side of SR 32. Tasks that are part of this include excavation, embankment work, drainage installation, MSE wall construction, bridge and ramp construction, paving, signalization [on Bach Buxton] and lighting.”

Crews also are building a third, westbound lane on SR 32, between the new interchange and Glen Este-Withamsville Road.

Widening to add a third lane in the westbound direction will include excavation and embankment work, as well as drainage, new pavement and pavement markings. A third see JURGENSEN page 8

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Turnpike, Infrastructure Commission OK $233M Budget The Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission will invest up to $233 million on toll road modernization, mainline pavement replacement, resurfacing, bridge and other projects in 2022.

As the nine-month construction season is under way, it’s an opportunity to remind motorists about driving safely in and around work zones along the 241-mi. Ohio Turnpike or any other roadway under construction.

Toll Collection System Modernization Projects ($76.2 M) • Construction of the new mainline Westgate Toll Plaza 4 in Edon, Ohio (Williams County); • Construction of the new mainline Toll Plaza 211 in Newton Falls, Ohio (Trumbull County); • Renovation of the mainline Eastgate Toll Plaza 239 in New Springfield, Ohio (Mahoning County); • Expansion of Toll Plaza 64 (Wood County) and Toll Plaza 152 (Lorain County); • Infrastructure upgrades to install new tolling equipment at 20 interchanges from Toll Plaza 52 to Toll Plaza 209 (Lucas, Wood, Sandusky, Erie, Lorain, Cuyahoga, Summit, Portage and Trumbull counties); • Automatic traffic recorders at nine toll plazas (Williams, Fulton, Trumbull and Mahoning counties); • Weigh-in motion systems at three milepost locations (Ottawa, Lorain and Portage counties); and • New toll collection hardware/equipment installation at 21 existing toll plazas and three new toll plazas.

Construction of the new mainline Westgate Toll Plaza at milepost 3.6 in Edon (Williams County) and the new mainline Toll Plaza at milepost 211 in Newton Falls (Trumbull County) are part of the Ohio Turnpike’s new Toll Collection System (TCS), which will modernize and improve the turnpike experience for both passenger car and commercial truck customers.

The new mainline Toll Plaza at milepost 49 in Swanton, Ohio (Fulton/Lucas counties), which was completed in 2021, is currently being used to test components of the new system. The existing mainline Eastgate Toll Plaza in New Springfield at milepost 239 (Mahoning County) will be renovated to function like the three new mainline toll plazas.

The new construction of Toll Plaza 211 and the toll booth renovations at Toll Plaza 239 will be performed by A.P. O’Horo Company of Youngstown, Ohio. Construction of the new Westgate Toll Plaza at milepost 3.6 will be performed

by Action Contractors LLC of Bedford, Ohio.

In addition to the new toll plazas on the mainline, Toll Plaza 64 (Wood County) and Toll Plaza 152 (Lorain County) will both be expanded by the construction of concrete toll islands, toll booths and canopies and other structural work to relieve congestion during periods of high traffic volume.

Mosser Construction Inc. of Fremont, Ohio, will perform the work at Toll Plaza 64 at a cost of $3.8 million; and Action Contractors will perform the work at Toll Plaza 152 at a cost of $2.8 million. The work includes electrical, communications and HVAC/mechanical improvements, and related work for the new and existing toll booths, dynamic message signs and TCS integration work.

Twenty interchanges, from Toll Plaza 52 to Toll Plaza 209 (Lucas, Wood, Sandusky, Erie, Lorain, Cuyahoga, Summit, Portage and Trumbull counties), will be upgraded with new tolling equipment, which includes the installation of all new electronic hardware, such as automated toll payment machines, cameras and cabinets to encase computers, as well as addi-

tional electrical and structural work for TCS integration.

Regent Electric Inc. of Toledo, Ohio, and Yates Electric Inc. of Aliquippa, Pa., will perform the work from April 25, 2022, through February 2023, which also includes minor pavement repairs in the toll lanes following the removal of underground electronic devices and sensors that were used to classify and weigh vehicles. The project will cost more than $10 million, which includes contractor costs and administration, inspection and testing fees.

Conduent State and Local Solutions Inc. of Germantown, Md., was awarded the contract for the purchase, implementation and testing of the hardware and software to modernize the toll collection system (TCS), including the installation of the ATR and WIM systems equipment. The new technology will enable gateless low-speed conventional lanes and highway-speed open road tolling. The project began in 2021 and is expected to be completed in spring 2023.

Mainline Pavement Replacement Projects ($65.7M) • Pavement replacement, new ramps and construction of the new Westgate Toll Plaza 4 site (Williams County) • Pavement replacement, new ramps and construction of the new Toll Plaza 211 site (Trumbull County) • Pavement replacement, new ramps and renovation of the current Toll Plaza 239 site (Mahoning County) Williams County: Pavement Replacement, New Ramps and Construction of a New Toll Plaza Site — Construction from April 2022 to December 2022 includes full-depth excavation and pavement replacement on the eastbound lanes from milepost 2.9 to 7.26, and new ramps to the new mainline Westgate Toll Plaza at milepost 3.6.

The project will reduce travel in the eastbound direction to one lane while maintaining two lanes westbound in a bidirectional work zone on the westbound side. Construction on the westbound side was completed in 2021.

In 2023, pavement will be replaced from the Ohio/Indiana border to milepost 2.9, which includes the demolition of the current Westgate Toll Plaza.

The Beaver Excavating Company of Canton, Ohio, was awarded a $67.6 million contract in 2020 to complete the three-year project, which also includes the construction of new open road E-ZPass tolling lanes.

Trumbull County: Pavement Replacement, New Ramps and Construction of a New Toll Plaza Site — Construction from March 2022 to December 2022 includes full-depth excavation and pavement replacement in the eastbound right and left lanes and outside shoulder from milepost 208.17 to milepost 212.76, and new ramps to the new mainline Toll Plaza 211.

The project will maintain traffic in two lanes in both directions utilizing contra-flow in the westbound direction.

Construction on the westbound side was completed in 2021.

The Shelly Company of Twinsburg, Ohio, was awarded a $45.7 million contract in 2020 to complete the two-year project, which also includes the construction of new open road E-ZPass tolling lanes.

Mahoning County: Pavement Replacement, New Ramps and Renovation of the Current Toll Plaza Site — Construction from April 2022 to December 2022 includes full-depth excavation and pavement replacement on the westbound side from milepost 241.25 to milepost 236.34, and new ramps to the renovated Eastgate Toll Plaza at milepost 239, which will process tolls on the westbound side when the new Toll Collection System goes live in spring 2023.

This project will maintain two lanes of traffic eastbound into the mainline Eastgate Toll Plaza 239 and reduce westbound travel out of the toll plaza to one lane in a bi-directional work zone. Construction on the eastbound side was completed in 2021.

Shelly & Sands Inc. of North Jackson, Ohio, was awarded a $39.9 million contract in 2020 to complete the three-year project, which also includes the construction of new open road E-ZPass tolling lanes.

Resurfacing Projects — Remove, Replace Asphalt ($36.2M) • All three lanes and all shoulders in both westbound and eastbound directions from milepost 73.95 to 80.5 (Wood, Ottawa and Sandusky counties) from April 2022 to October 2022. The Shelly Company — Northwest Division, of Findlay, Ohio, was awarded the $14.1 million contract.

• The right and center lanes and right shoulder from milepost 178.05 to 185.65 (Summit County) and resurfacing the ramps at Exit 187 (Portage County). The Shelly Company – Northeast Division, of Twinsburg, Ohio, will perform the work between April 2022 and October 2022. The total anticipated cost is $14.7 million.

• The ramps at Exit 118 (Erie County) will have worked performed from August 2022 to November 2022. Cost and contractor are to be determined.

• The car and truck parking areas at the Great Lakes and Towpath service plazas at milepost 170.1 (Cuyahoga County) also will have work performed from August 2022 to November 2022. Cost and contractor to be determined.

Widening/Deck Replacement, Removal/Painting of 11 bridges ($31.6M) • Widening and deck replacement of the mainline bridges at milepost 40.3 over State Route 109 and milepost 40.5 over the Indiana and Ohio Railway in Pike Township (Fulton County) — April 1, 2022 to Oct. 31, 2023. The $11.7 million contract was awarded to Kokosing Construction Company (Elyria, Ohio).

• Removal of the mainline bridge at milepost 98.9 over abandoned railroad and redecking the mainline bridge at milepost 99.1 over State Route 510 in Riley Township (Sandusky County) —April 1, 2022 to Dec. 3, 2023. The $6.2 million contract was awarded to Kokosing Construction • Replacement of the Exit 151 eastbound deceleration ramp bridge at milepost 151.3 and redecking the ramp bridge over Lorain Road at milepost 152.3 in North Ridgeville (Lorain County); and redecking the Jennings Road overhead bridge at milepost 153.9 in Olmsted Township (Cuyahoga County) — April 1, 2022 to Oct. 31, 2022. The $4.3 million contract was awarded to Suburban Maintenance and Construction (North Royalton, Ohio).

• Redecking the East Edgerton Road overhead bridge at milepost 169.6 in Broadview Heights (Cuyahoga County) and replacement of the State Route 21/Brecksville Road bridge at milepost 172.9 in Richfield (Summit County) — March 14, 2022 to October 2023. The $7.5 million contract was awarded to The Great Lakes Construction Co. (Hinckley, Ohio).

• Final paving and the repainting of the mainline bridges at milepost 222.7 over Turner Road and milepost 222.8 over Kirk Road in Austintown Township (Mahoning County) — April 1, 2022 to July 30, 2022. The $1.9 million contract was awarded to The Ruhlin Company (Sharon Center, Ohio). 

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who previously served as branch coordinator is now parts manager at the Canton branch. In addition, the current service roster includes Brandon Diehl, shop mechanic, and Bo Utley and Josh Howard, field service technicians.

All service technicians have received extensive factory training, and the field technicians are MSHA certified and are prepared to work on all makes and models to meet customer needs.

“Our target is a 24-hour maximum response time,” said Tim Diss, service manager. “Our technicians are on call on weekends and we’re always ready to adjust our work schedules to accommodate the customer’s timing requirements.”

Mike White has recently been named branch manager of the Canton location. White came to Highway Equipment with extensive equipment and management experience gained from work ranging from operations manager, to branch manager and regional project manager in the oil & gas and water transfer industries.

The Canton Branch’s sales representatives, Gene Rogers — covering Cleveland and surrounding communities; Mike Rayz — covering the Akron/Canton market; and Jason Shankleton — covering Cambridge, Columbus and the West Virginia panhandle, have a combined construction equipment experience of more than 60 years.

Opened seven years ago, Highway Equipment Company’s Canton branch is a relatively recent entry in the Ohio market. As the authorized dealer providing sales, rentals and service of Anaconda crushers, screeners, scalpers and trommels; Bell trucks; Kato-CES compact construction equipment; New Holland skidsteers; Rammer hydraulic attachments; and Sakai compaction equipment, it has gained a strong reputation as a solution provider.

The dealership’s reputation is largely the result of the company’s three pillars business approach: • solutions partner • urgent about uptime • joy to work with For more information, visit highway-equipment.com/.  CEG

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Progress Made On SR 32 Project Despite Weather Delays JURGENSEN from page 4

lane in the eastbound direction was constructed under a separate contract three years ago.

Realigning and extending Bach Buxton Road over SR 32 and connecting with Old SR 74 on the north side is not without its share of obstacles.

“Concerns stemming from environmental, design and right-of-way were realized and rectified during the design process, so construction should not present any technical or design challenges,” said Fuller.

“However, construction over a heavily traveled route such as SR 32 does present its own set of challenges, for the goal is to build a safe, quality project and deliver it on schedule with minimal disruptions to motorists and residents.”

Site work during the initial phases of construction has included a great deal of clearing and building demolition from the properties that were needed to build the project.

One of the parcels included a gas station, which can present challenges from an envi-

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Approximately 27,300 cu. yds. of material will be excavated for construction.

ronmental standpoint; however, this and the remaining parcels were cleared without any significant issues, and construction has begun at these sites.

Approximately 27,300 cu. yds. of materi-

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Current construction includes MSE wall foundation preparation and construction, as well as drainage and catch basin construction; sewer line and storm water pollution prevention (SWPP) work; excavation and embankment work.

al will be excavated for construction.

“We are following ODOT specifications for all excavation and embankment, so it’s standard excavation with equipment and material; however, it has been challenging

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Despite weather-related delays, construction is progressing on a $42.5 million project being overseen by the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT).

given the wet weather we’ve had this spring,” said Fuller. “We’ve had several periods of heavy rain which have extended over numerous days, so getting equipment into the site, excavating the dirt and hauling from place to place while trying to maintain a clean work area, specifically on the SR 32 mainline, has been difficult.”

Equipment currently being used at the job site includes a track hoe with clam; a track hoe with ram; a loader; hauling trucks; a water truck; a Movax vibrator; pile driver; milling machine; and a Cat sheepsfoot/dozer.

Main materials include aggregate base; asphalt concrete; Class QC3 concrete; Class QC1 concrete; conduit, steel piles; guardrail; and fence.

John R. Jurgensen Company serves as the contractor for the project.

“Established in 1934, John R. Jurgensen Company, has a reputation in the tri-state area for providing quality commercial and industrial work, and the company’s staff have a wealth of knowledge and experience they bring to ODOT’s projects,” said Fuller.

“In addition, the company has acquired asphalt plants and stone quarries, so this ability to check and test for quality control is an asset to providing a good product and service.”

Fuller added, “Corridor improvements of this type, which serve to improve safety, reduce congestion and enhance not only the regional transportation network, but the state’s entire transportation system, have a significant, positive impact on the motorists, residents and business owners. Completion of this project, which is just one part of the larger Eastern Corridor program, is incredibly satisfying as it marks the culmination of many years of hard work by so many people, and it brings a sense of accomplishment and pride for those who have worked on it from start to finish.”  CEG

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“The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is already getting resources to Ohio communities to improve transportation,” said Brown. “I’m working to make sure Ohio gets its fair share — or more — of infrastructure investment, and this is the first step in that effort.”

Projects receiving funds include: • A $24.45 million grant to the Ohio Department of Transportation to improve transportation infrastructure in Erie County. The Sandusky project will replace approximately five existing intersections with roundabouts along U.S. 6 and Rye Beach Road. The project also will install part of the Sandusky Bay Pathway and a multi-use path along U.S. 6 and Rye Beach Road.

• A $20 million grant to the city of Cincinnati to connect the West End, Queensgate and Lower Price Hill neighborhoods with street safety improvements and create new bicycle facilities and pedestrian amenities.

• A nearly $7.5 million grant to the city of Mansfield to renovate the downtown area from First Street to Fifth Street by updating LED street lighting, installing new curbs and Americans with Disabilities Act compliant curb ramps, concrete sidewalks, brick pavers, delineated crosswalks, lighted plazas with seating, reestablishing two-way traffic to support local business, and providing on-street parking. Aging water and sewer infrastructure also will be replaced.

• A more than $1 million grant to Washington County to improve transportation infrastructure. The project will fund the planning of an intermodal transportation corridor that will connect Marietta College and Harmar Village to downtown Marietta and surrounding areas.

The RAISE Discretionary Grant program provides a unique opportunity for the DOT to invest in road, rail, transit and port projects that promise to achieve national objectives.

Previously known as the Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) and Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) Discretionary Grants, Congress has dedicated nearly $8.9 billion for 12 rounds of national infrastructure investments to fund projects that have a significant local or regional impact. 

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2010 Bobcat S650, C/N 128410 ................................................$36,225

2020 Bobcat S76, C/N 119360 ..................................................$64,050

2020 Bobcat CT5555, incl FL9-5 loader & bkt, 120 hrs, 9’1” lift height. 4685 lb. operating wt., 75” wide, 94.2” high, 17.5 mph max.

Full Factory Warranty through 6/28/2022. 55 HP, hydrostatic drive, PTO. Other attachments avail at add’l cost. CN 129005 ......$44,900

2018 Bobcat S595, C/N 130535 ..................................................$44,100

2014 Compactor HRV2000, Fits 24-65 Metric Ton Excavators, CN 90535 ........................................................................................$9,150

New AVANT 635, 130 hrs. demo machine, full factory warranty, over 100 attachments available at additional cost. Turf tires are easy on lawns for landscaping, golf courses or tree work. CN 107268 .... .............................. $53,000

2018 Bobcat E85, C/N 127977............ ..................$89,145

2018 Bobcat S650, C/N 130536 ..................................................$45,150

C i n c i nna n ti • Mt . Orab • H illiard • R eyn olds bu rg • Zan esville • L ex e x ing t o n • Lo uiss v ille

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I put the Komatsu i-m machine toe-to-toe

and the operators prefe e erre ed the Komatsu.

Rick “RT” Ver e nal III/RT Ver e nal Pa aving & Excavating