The 2017 Kubota B2601 as advertised
The listing on pawneeheavyequipment.com offers a 2017 Kubota B2601 package asking $12,600 and states 783 ORIGINAL HOURS. The published description lists loader and backhoe attachments and a mid mower, and includes the line "We're overstocked, and that means big savings for you!" The seller's copy also claims "Serial Number upon request!" and an emissions warranty until 9/15/2027.
The page itemises the package as: Kubota LA434 front loader with quick mount frame and 60" bucket, Kubota BH70 backhoe with 16" bucket and 7 foot dig depth, and a Kubota RCK60 60" mid mower. The listing further describes the tractor as 24.3 horsepower, 3-cylinder diesel, 3-range hydrostatic transmission, 4x4, power steering, folding ROPS and Cat. 1 3-point hitch arms included.
The site lists Pawnee Heavy Equipment, 745 Pawnee Ave, Kansas City, KS 66105, US, a phone number +1 620 322 0673 and support@pawneeheavyequipment.com in the contact details shown on the homepage.
What the buyer reports
The buyer reports wiring $12,600 by bank wire to complete purchase of the 2017 Kubota B2601 as shown on the pawneeheavyequipment.com inventory page. According to the buyer's account, the tractor and its attachments were not delivered after payment. The buyer reports the payment method was a bank wire; no delivery, tracking number or transfer of title is included in the materials the buyer supplied to this publication.
The listing that prompted the payment is the page for the 2017 Kubota B2601 on pawneeheavyequipment.com, where the seller claims the unit has 783 hours and is "fully serviced and ready to go to work." The buyer's report and the listing are the only sources for the sequence of events provided here.
Checking a Kubota B2601 before you pay
When a Kubota compact tractor is offered remotely, treat every step as verifiable before sending funds. Ask for clear, close-up photographs of the serial plate and the engine/transmission casting numbers and compare them to any paperwork the seller provides. Verify hours shown in dash photos against the seller's stated hours and look for wear consistent with 783 hours in the brake pedals, operator platform, seat mounting and loader pivot areas.
Obtain the machine identification number in writing and match it to the photos. Provide that number to an authorised Kubota dealer and ask them to confirm factory records, open recalls and, where possible, the service history tied to that PIN. Request proof that the listed emissions warranty applies to the specific serial number the seller supplies.
Check the seller's stated address and phone number by calling and, where feasible, arranging a live video inspection showing the serial plate and key wear areas. For any out-of-state seller, run a UCC lien search in the seller's stated state and in the state where the machine is kept to identify any existing financing claims. Search national stolen-equipment databases and local police property listings using the serial number before completing payment.
Insist on a bill of sale that names the exact machine identification number, a written odometer/hours statement where applicable, and delivery terms. Consider using an escrow service that holds funds until the buyer confirms receipt and condition of the machine, or pay by a method that retains some buyer protections.
How the payment was taken
The buyer reports paying by bank wire. Wired funds typically move quickly and, once settled, are difficult for a buyer to reverse. A bank wire does not provide the same consumer protections as a credit card or some escrow arrangements. That means recovery options depend on the receiving bank's cooperation and any available recall procedure, which is time sensitive.
Document every communication, all receipts and the exact wiring instructions used. Provide those materials to your bank when you request assistance so they can open an investigation immediately.
What we have and have not verified
Verified from public records and the site: the domain pawneeheavyequipment.com was registered on 2026-09-28 and the homepage returns HTTP status 200 with HTTPS available; the site publishes Pawnee Heavy Equipment, 745 Pawnee Ave, Kansas City, KS 66105, US, phone +1 620 322 0673 and support@pawneeheavyequipment.com; the inventory page advertises the 2017 Kubota B2601 with 783 hours and lists the loader, backhoe and mid mower.
Not yet verified: whether the published Kansas City address corresponds to where the machine was stored or sold; the validity of the serial number for the specific unit the seller claims to have; the claimed emissions warranty tied to a serial number; whether any title or liens exist on the tractor; whether the seller received and retained the wired funds; and whether a bank recall or recovery has been initiated. These checks remain outstanding.
If you have already paid
If you sent a bank wire for this listing, contact your bank's fraud or wire department immediately and request a recall or trace on the transfer, providing all receipts and the wiring instructions used. File a complaint with the Internet Crime Complaint Center at ic3.gov and with your state attorney general. Preserve every message, invoice, photograph and receipt connected to the transaction, and give that documentation to your bank and to any law enforcement agency you involve.
This entry is published as the buyer's report was filed and while verification is ongoing. The record will be updated as further checks complete and as any additional corroborating documentation becomes available.