Scam: laughlinfarmequipment.com buyer reports wire $39,500 2023 Kubota SVL97-2 undelivered

The 2023 Kubota SVL97-2 as advertised

The site laughlinfarmequipment.com showed a 2023 Kubota SVL97-2 compact track loader advertised as UsedCondition with an asking price of $39,500. The seller's description began "2023 Kubota SVL97-2 Compact Track Loader - Excellent Condition, Ready to Work. This 2023 Kubota SVL97-2 Compact Track Loader delivers exceptional power, tru..." The listing page URL reported to us names that unit specifically but the listing did not publish a VIN or engine hours in the material we received.

What the buyer reports

A reporting buyer told us they paid the full $39,500 asking price by bank wire for the 2023 Kubota SVL97-2 shown on laughlinfarmequipment.com. According to the buyer's account, after wiring $39,500 they did not receive the machine. The buyer supplied the payment method as a bank wire; no tracking number, delivery record or further dates were supplied in the report we received.

Checking a Kubota SVL97-2 before you pay

• Match the serial plate and the machine photos to the listing. On Kubota compact track loaders the PIN or serial number is typically stamped on the chassis near the attachment coupler and on the loader frame under the engine cover. Ask the seller to provide a clear close-up photo of the PIN plate and a photo showing the same plate mounted on the machine.

• Get the PIN in writing and have an authorized Kubota dealer look it up. An authorized dealer can confirm model year, equipment options and any factory recalls or service history tied to the PIN.

• Compare the hours claimed in the listing to photographic wear. Heavy wear on the rubber tracks, sprockets, rollers and undercarriage will usually match higher hour readings. If the listing lacks hours, treat that as a gap to close before payment.

• Verify ownership and liens. Before you send funds, run a UCC lien search in the state the seller lists and request a bill of sale referencing the PIN. If the seller cannot provide a clear title chain or a lien release where required, do not pay.

• Check for stolen-equipment reports. Provide the PIN to local police or to an equipment theft bureau for a cross-check. Do not rely solely on photos; stolen machines are commonly reposted with cleaned-up images.

• Confirm the seller's premises. Ask for a recent photo of the machine at the advertised street address and, where possible, arrange an in-person inspection or a video call that shows the PIN plate and the surrounding structure.

How the payment was taken

The reporting buyer said they used a bank wire to send $39,500. A settled bank wire is typically irreversible by the payer and offers no chargeback. That makes recovery more difficult than with a credit card payment. If you are considering a wire, insist on verifiable escrow arrangements, a verifiable dealer invoice that lists the PIN, or collection through a reputable auction or dealer that will accept payment terms that include protections.

What we have and have not verified

We have verified the domain record details published in the scan: laughlinfarmequipment.com was registered on 2026-10-05 and the site responded with a 200 HTTP status and HTTPS available. The site lists Laughlin Farm Equipment with address 700 W Mill St, Butler, MO 64730, phone (660) 324-5944 and email sales@laughlinfarmequipment.com, and a specific inventory page for a 2023 Kubota SVL97-2 asking $39,500. The detected signals include a registrant hidden by a privacy service and an absence of dealer licensing or DOT details on the site.

Open checks we have not completed include: confirming whether the physical address on the site actually hosts a dealership at the published location; matching any PIN or serial plate to Kubota records or to the listing photos because the PIN was not supplied in the evidence; independent confirmation that the machine listed is in the seller's possession; and whether any recovery of the buyer's wire payment has been attempted or succeeded.

This entry presents the buyer's allegation as filed with this publication. The site operator may supply further documentation or a reply and we will update the record if new verifications arrive.

If you have already paid

Call the bank's fraud team and request a wire recall, file with IC3 at ic3.gov, file with the state attorney general, keep every message and receipt. Those steps give you the best immediate chance of recovery and create a record for investigators and your payment provider.