The 2023 Bobcat T770 Track Skid Steer as advertised

The seller published a 2023 Bobcat T770 Track Skid Steer advertised as used with 65 engine hours and an asking price of $43,500. The listing page on ironroadmachinery.com presents the machine as available for sale and uses the trading name IronRoad Machinery Enterprises. The site lists a phone number, an email and a street address in De Pere Wisconsin as contact details.

What the buyer reports

A buyer reported wiring $43,500 by bank transfer to purchase the advertised 2023 Bobcat T770 Track Skid Steer. According to the buyer's account, the payment was made by bank wire and no machine was delivered. The buyer's account is the source for the payment amount and the report that no unit arrived; the evidence does not include dates for the wire, messages exchanged, shipment details or any proof of collection.

Also note that the domain used for the sale, ironroadmachinery.com, was registered on 2026-09-28, two days before this entry was compiled according to the domain record supplied to us.

Checking a Bobcat T770 before you pay

A Bobcat T770 is a high value track skid steer and the pre-purchase checks below are the practical steps to take before sending money:

  • Match the machine to the listing photos and the seller's invoice. Look for the machine identification number or PIN in the listing photos and confirm the same sequence appears on the physical PIN plate on the loader itself and on any title or bill of sale the seller provides.
  • Ask the seller for a clear photo of the PIN plate and a close photo of the machine serial stamped on the frame. If the seller will not provide these, do not proceed.
  • Have an authorized Bobcat dealer check the PIN against its internal records and service history. Dealers can often confirm the build year and whether manufacturer warranty or recall records exist for that PIN.
  • Examine hours against wear. Photos should show wear consistent with 65 hours: track pads, drive sprockets, bucket cutting edge and seat compartment should look very light in use for such low hours. If photos show heavy wear, request recent, unedited close-ups and a video walkaround with the hour meter visible.
  • Verify ownership and liens. Request a signed bill of sale that includes the seller name, address and PIN. Perform a UCC lien search for the seller name in the state the seller gives. If a lien appears, resolve it before payment.
  • Check for theft. Run the PIN through national stolen equipment databases and local police property systems where possible. If the seller declines, do not proceed.
  • Inspect in person or hire a local inspector. For any high-value purchase, arrange an in-person inspection at a physical yard or have an independent inspector confirm the machine, PIN, and running condition before money moves.

If the seller claims they can arrange freight, get a written pickup manifest or carrier contract that names the loader and PIN, not just a general shipping quote.

How the payment was taken

The buyer's account states the payment method was a bank wire for $43,500. Bank wires are final once settled; unlike card payments, they generally cannot be reversed by the payor through a chargeback. That makes successful recovery dependent on the receiving bank's cooperation in attempting a recall and on whether the beneficiary account still holds the funds.

A wire to an account that is closed or to an account controlled by a third party is a separate risk. The evidence supplied does not include a beneficiary bank name, account number or receipts, so we cannot assess whether a recall or recovery attempt has been started.

What we have and have not verified

Verified from public records and the listing: the listing page advertises a 2023 Bobcat T770 Track Skid Steer, 65 hours, asking $43,500; the site publishes a phone number, email and a De Pere WI street address; the domain ironroadmachinery.com was registered on 2026-09-28 and is using privacy protection for the registrant.

Not verified: whether the advertised machine actually exists at the published address, whether the seller had title to the machine, whether any shipment took place, the beneficiary bank details for the wire, and whether the operator will respond to requests for inspection or refund. We have not seen a bill of sale, photographs showing a visible PIN plate that can be independently checked, shipping documents, or bank receipts supplied in the evidence.

Because the domain was created days before the listing and a buyer reports a large wire with no delivery, the assessment remains preliminary while those outstanding checks are pursued.

If you have already paid

If you have already sent money, contact your bank's fraud or wire operations team immediately and ask them to attempt a wire recall. File a complaint with the FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center at ic3.gov and with your state attorney general. Preserve every message, invoice, receipt and screenshot related to the transaction and the listing. Consider contacting an attorney experienced in recovering electronic payments for advice about next steps.

This entry is published on the buyer's account as supplied to Equipment Scam Report. A right of reply is open to the business and we will update the entry if verifiable documentation is provided.