EQUIPMENT MUST BE TOWED OFF LOT - 2001 Ford F-700 Forestry / Tree Service Truck with Bucket - 56,308 Miles

This 2001 Ford F-700 is configured as a tree service / bucket truck equipped with a boom (aerial lift), designed for elevated work such as tree trimming and removal, utility line work, sign installation, and property maintenance. The boom was certified in 2022 with noted deficiencies. It is a heavy-duty, medium-duty commercial truck with 56,308 miles, powered by a diesel engine and rear-wheel drive (4x2) with dual rear wheels. The truck features a box body suitable for contractor use, deliveries, or equipment storage. Tires are fairly new and in good shape. The truck runs with new batteries. It has been sitting for over a year; it was running when parked, but the current engine condition is unknown and may need attention. 

This was a fleet-maintained service vehicle built for commercial and industrial applications.

Vehicle Details:

• Year: 2001

• Make: Ford

• Model: F-700

• VIN: 3FDXF75541MA44555

• Mileage: 56,308

• Fuel: Diesel

• Drive Type: Rear-Wheel Drive (4x2)

• Category: Medium/Heavy-Duty Commercial Truck

Condition Notes:

• Fleet vehicle — used for service work

• Boom certified in 2022 (with deficiencies)

• Unknown engine condition

• Has cosmetic wear, dents, and scratches consistent with age and use

• Has been parked for over one year

• Buyer responsible for towing or transport

• Sold as-is, no warranties or guarantees

* REVIEW PICTURES * 

 Must be towed. Decals are removed but will have impressions that remain.

*SOLD AS IS*

**DO NOT SHOW UP to any Maintenance Bureau District to view or pickup auction unless you are scheduled! ** 

Effective December 1, 2018, you will no longer need to come to 118 N. Clark Street to obtain your vehicle title!

FOR SAFETY REASONS ALL VEHICLES & EQUIPMENT MUST BE TOWED OUT OF OUR LOT!! NO EXECPTIONS!!! Effective Immediately

TITLES Will Be Picked Up When You Go To Retrieve Your Auctioned Vehicle from the Cook County Government Transportation & Highways District # 5 @ 13600 S Ashland Ave., Riverdale, IL. 60827

AWARDED BIDDERS will need to provide the following documentation VIA EMAIL- PRIOR TO arriving at the Cook County Government Facility:

1. Legible Copy of Current/Valid State Issued Photo Identification ID (Name & Address) Must Match Public Surplus Registration Information - NO EXCEPTIONS!

NOTE:  If vehicle/title is being picked up by someone other than the winning bidder, a signed and notarized letter of authorization from winning bidder must also be submitted (via email) with requested documentation.  This letter must include the Auction #, VIN#, Make, Model, Year of vehicle, and name of person/company picking up vehicle/title.

2. Signed and Notarized Public Surplus Affidavit (Affidavits can be found on the auction site.)

3. Valid Business/Dealer’s License (If bidding as a company/dealer, Business Name MUST be listed in your Public Surplus Registration Profile - - NO EXCEPTIONS!)

EMAIL DOCUMENTATION TO: CCAuction@cookcountyil.gov & ericka.white@cookcountyil.gov or deborah.furlong@cookcountyil.gov

An email confirmation will be sent once documentation has been reviewed and approved. The email confirmation will advise you when your vehicle is ready for pickup.

For More Information, please contact the Cook County Office of the Chief Procurement Officer @ 312-603-5377.

Bidders will pick up cars at the location stated on the web site. A valid driver’s license will be required to pick up the vehicle. You cannot pick up your vehicle until you have received a pickup email with approved times and dates. Once you have received that email, you MUST MAKE AN APPOINTMENT FOR pickup of your vehicle. 

The name of the individual/company appearing in your Public Surplus Profile will appear on the title.

Person picking up vehicle/title on behalf of winning bidder MUST have proper valid identification.

Immediately following payment of the bid amount, receipt of the vehicle title from the Office of the Chief Procurement Officer and obtaining possession of the vehicle, the bidder shall make the necessary title transfer and vehicle registration arrangements with the Illinois Secretary of State, or other appropriate government agency if bidder is not a resident of Illinois. The Office of the Chief Procurement Officer shall file a Seller’s Report of Sale, reporting the sale of the vehicle to the Illinois Secretary of State’s Office.

The Bidder is responsible for any fees associated with title transfer and vehicle registration.

Effective Immediately Pickup of all Salvage Vehicles is the responsibility of the buyer. The buyer is not allowed to work on or repair vehicles on Cook County property in order to get the vehicle loaded onto a trailer. The buyer is responsible for loading the purchased vehicle onto whatever form of Transport they are using.

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