2008 Sterling LT8500 Tandem Axle Dump/Plow Truck

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Vehicle Overview: 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 194,586 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. 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 Body. Front 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. Dump Box Floor: The floor of the stainless steel dump box is heavily worn from aggregate and salt material movement. Bidders should inspect the floor thickness and wear patterns. 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.