The 2015 Caterpillar 430F2 as advertised

The listing on kubotaequipmentsalescolumbia.com advertised a 2015 Caterpillar 430F2 backhoe loader with 2,505 hours and a range of features and attachments. The seller's page lists a 4WD wheeled configuration, a CAT C4.4 ACERT engine rated at 117 HP, auxiliary hydraulics, a 4-in-1 front loader bucket and an Extend-A-Hoe with an advertised standard dig depth of 15.4 ft and extended 19.5 ft. Condition claims include "New tires" and "Well-maintained machine 2,505 hours." The seller gave an asking price of $9,700 on the inventory page for the specific serial number published in the listing.

What the buyer reports

A buyer wired $9,700 by bank transfer to the operator presented as Kubota Equipment Sales Columbia for the advertised 2015 Caterpillar 430F2. According to the buyer's account filed with this publication, no equipment was delivered after the payment. The buyer's report is the only account of the payment and of non-delivery included in the evidence.

Checking a Caterpillar 430F2 before you pay

A wheeled backhoe loader like the Cat 430F2 needs a hands-on inspection and documentary checks before any funds change hands.

  • Verify the machine identification number. On machines of this class the serial plate or product identification number is normally fixed to the machine frame or on a plate visible from the operator area. Match that number to the listing photos, to any paperwork the seller provides, and to the number entered on a bill of sale.

  • Ask an authorized Caterpillar dealer to look up the machine's serial number and service history. A dealer can confirm whether the PIN matches the model and year and whether it has been registered for warranty or reported for service. Get the dealer's responses in writing.

  • Examine photos and hours claims against wear. For 2,505 hours check booms, bucket edges, swing components, tires and the cab interior for consistent wear. Ask for close-up images of the undercarriage, boom pins and the loader quick-coupler. If only stock photos or a single front-facing shot is provided, insist on more detailed images or an in-person inspection.

  • Obtain paperwork. Require a signed bill of sale that names the exact PIN or serial plate, the make and model, the hours at the time of sale and the seller's full legal name and contact details. If the seller will not supply a machine-specific bill of sale, do not proceed.

  • Check liens and ownership. Search UCC filings in the state the seller lists and request a written lien-release if any encumbrance is found. Use regional stolen-equipment databases and the National Equipment Register to see whether the PIN or machine description has been flagged.

  • Inspect in person or hire an independent inspector. If you cannot inspect the machine yourself, hire a local equipment inspector who will confirm serial numbers, run the engine, test hydraulics and verify hours and attachments.

  • Confirm the seller's business credentials. For a dealer-sized inventory, ask for licensing, DOT numbers where applicable, and verifiable local references. A street address and phone should be checked against public business directories and mapping tools.

How the payment was taken

The buyer's account states the payment was a bank wire. A settled bank wire is final and normally cannot be reversed through the sending bank. That payment method limits immediate options for a chargeback and shifts recovery to the receiving bank or formal recovery procedures. The evidence does not include any escrow or seller-held protection; it is a buyer statement that the transfer was completed and that no machine arrived.

What we have and have not verified

We have verified that the domain kubotaequipmentsalescolumbia.com resolves, serves HTTPS and published an inventory page for a 2015 Caterpillar 430F2 with the serial number and 2,505 hours. We have verified the domain registration date 2026-09-01 and the published homepage title and that the site lists the address 450 Jamil Rd, Columbia, SC 29210 and the phone number (803) 956-9184 and email support@kubotaequipmentsalescolumbia.com. We have not verified the physical location at that address, the identity or legitimacy of the operator behind the trading name, whether the serial number on the listing corresponds to an actual machine in inventory, whether the advertised unit was ever under the seller's control, or whether the buyer can recover funds through their bank. We also have not verified any licensing or dealer registration for the operator.

If you have already paid

If you wired funds for this listing, assemble and retain every receipt, wire confirmation, message and invoice connected to the payment. Contact the sending bank's wire or fraud unit immediately to ask whether a recall or recovery is possible. File a complaint with the Internet Crime Complaint Center at ic3.gov and with the state attorney general in the state the seller published. Provide all documentation and correspondences to any investigators or bank representatives handling your case.

This record is published as filed. The operator named on the site has an open right of reply and we will update the entry as verifications proceed.