The 2024 KUBOTA SVL97-2 as advertised
The seller, operating under the trading name ZUR Heavy Equip, listed a 2024 KUBOTA SVL97-2 on zurheavyequip.com with an asking price of $39,900. The listing URL supplied to us is https://zurheavyequip.com/inventory/2024-kubota-svl97-2-grm345 and the site homepage title reads Used Heavy Equipment For Sale | ZUR Heavy Equip. The business contact information published on the site includes an address of 5 Belmont Rd, Greenville, ME 04441, a phone number (207) 544-4043 and an email sales@zurheavyequip.com.
The listing page itself was provided in the report but no machine hours, attachments or condition notes were supplied in the evidence sent to us. We therefore describe only the seller's stated make, model and asking price above.
What the buyer reports
A reporting buyer says they transferred the full $39,900 asking price by bank wire to the operator named on zurheavyequip.com for the 2024 KUBOTA SVL97-2 and did not receive the machine. The buyer reported wiring the funds and receiving no equipment in return. The allegation as filed to us is limited to the payment method and the missing delivery; no shipping documents, tracking numbers or communications were supplied in the evidence we received.
All statements about the payment and outcome in this account are attributed to the reporting buyer.
Checking a Kubota SVL97-2 before you pay
Skid steers and compact track loaders are commonly targeted in online equipment fraud. Before transferring funds, run these checks on any listed unit of this class:
Verify the machine identification. Locate the serial number or product identification number on the machine and match it to any photos and to the listing text. On compact track loaders the plate is usually fitted to the main frame near the operator station or on an upright near the cab; get clear photos of the plate and of any stamped numbers.
Match the VIN or PIN to paperwork. Obtain a clear bill of sale showing the PIN and the seller’s legal name. Ask an authorized Kubota dealer to confirm the PIN matches their records and to check factory warranty and service history where possible.
Inspect photos and service records for wear consistent with hours. If the listing supplies hours, compare those hours to wear points visible in images: undercarriage condition, sprockets, rollers, bucket edge and operator station. Large discrepancies between stated hours and visible wear are a reason to pause.
Confirm the seller’s business identity. Verify the trading name against state business filings and against local dealer directories in the state the seller supplies. A published street address and phone are seller claims; confirm by phone and, if practical, by visiting or asking a local dealer to confirm the business name and location.
Search liens and ownership. Run a UCC lien search in the seller’s stated state to see whether there are financing statements attached to the machine. Also check for any existing police or stolen equipment listings using national databases and local pawn or auction feeds.
Request transport and pickup details in writing. If the seller arranges shipping, get a written pickup date, a carrier name and a tracking number before releasing funds. For private sales, insist on inspecting the machine in person or using an independent inspector who will provide photos of the VIN plate and stamped numbers.
If a seller refuses any of the checks above or pushes for an immediate wire transfer, treat that refusal as a red flag.
How the payment was taken
The reporting buyer says payment was made by bank wire. Wire transfers are typically final once settled and do not carry a chargeback mechanism like a credit card. That limits the straightforward return paths for funds once they move out of the buyer’s account. The buyer's allegation is limited to the payment method and outcome; we have not seen bank records or a remittance instruction.
What we have and have not verified
We have verified these published facts from the evidence supplied: the listing URL on zurheavyequip.com, the seller’s published contact details (5 Belmont Rd, Greenville, ME 04441; (207) 544-4043; sales@zurheavyequip.com), the listing for a 2024 KUBOTA SVL97-2 priced at $39,900, the site homepage title, and the domain registration date of 2026-09-26. The domain is newly created in the evidence provided.
We have not verified the physical existence of the listed machine, whether the seller shipped or ever controlled the unit, the buyer’s bank records, the identity of the registrant beyond the published site contact details, or any dealer licensing for the trading name. We have also not seen a bill of sale, VIN photos, transport documents or independent inspection reports.
This assessment is based only on the documents and statements supplied to us and remains preliminary until those outstanding checks are completed.
If you have already paid
If you wired money for this listing call your bank’s fraud team immediately and request a wire recall. File a complaint with the Internet Crime Complaint Center at ic3.gov and with your state attorney general. Keep every message and receipt connected to the transaction and any account statements showing the wire.
We publish the reporting buyer’s account as filed and will update this entry if new verifications arrive. A right of reply is open to the business named on zurheavyequip.com.