Surplus Lawn Mower for Sale

The Town of Franklin, located in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, is conducting a surplus equipment sale for a used 2012 Toro Groundsmaster 4100-D lawn mower through a municipal auction on the Municibid platform. The procurement opportunity is a direct sale of municipal equipment previously utilized by the Town's Parks Department for routine maintenance of parks and fields. The lawn mower, which has accumulated 2,514 hours of use, was removed from service in fall 2024 and is being offered with a starting bid of $15,000.00. The auction will be conducted entirely online through Municibid from August 15, 2025, until August 29, 2025, at 4:00 PM. Potential bidders can inspect the equipment by scheduling an appointment through a contact number (508-553-5549), and the sale requires the winning bidder to complete a non-collusion statement and bill of sale. The equipment specifications include a Kubota Diesel engine and a 10.3-foot cutting width, and it is confirmed to be operational for mowing.

The auction is open to all interested parties without specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational types. The equipment will be sold "as is" with no implied warranty, which means potential buyers assume all risks associated with the purchase. Payment must be made to the Town of Franklin using cash, cashier's check, bank check, or money order upon successful auction completion. Interested parties with questions about the bidding process can contact the Town's Procurement Officer at 508-553-4835. While no specific budget range beyond the $15,000.00 starting bid is provided, the auction represents an opportunity for municipalities, landscaping companies, or private entities to acquire a used commercial-grade lawn mower. The sale process is transparent and conducted through a standardized municipal auction platform, ensuring fair access to the surplus equipment.