Commissioners plan fall surplus equipment sales for road department machinery
Summary
Court discussed surplus of an aging road distributor and other yellow‑iron equipment and the timing of an online auction; officials recommended listing in early autumn or February for seasonal demand considerations.
Shaw County Commissioners discussed surplus equipment Aug. 22, 2025, including a 2007 distributor used by the road department that staff said is nearing 20 years old and may be listed for auction. County staff reported the machine has been maintained and rebuilt several times but considered surplus given current operational needs.
Commissioners and staff discussed timing for auction. Road staff said demand for used “yellow iron” is seasonal and suggested listing the distributor either this fall (September) or in February, when equipment buyers are more active; auction house activity varies, with some items selling strongly and others less so depending on market conditions. Staff asked precincts to submit any other surplus items to be scheduled for sale and planned to coordinate listing and photography with auction vendor Purple Wave.
No formal sale was authorized at the meeting; staff were directed to inventory surplus items, collect photographs and prepare listings for a forthcoming online auction.
