2008 Sterling LT8500

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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: 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 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.