Verdict
HighValley Tractor Outlet is a scam, according to a buyer who says they wired $13,000 for the advertised 2022 Kubota SVL75-2 tracked skid steer loader with 717 hours and the listed attachments and never received the machine.
Company details
The operator supplied the following contact details; these entries come from the listing and were not independently verified.
| Detail | As published on the site |
|---|---|
| Trading name | HighValley Tractor Outlet |
| Address | 129 Bear Swamp Rd, Sharon Springs, NY, NY 13459, US |
| Phone | +15182339814 |
| not published |
Machine advertised
The listing at https://highvalleytractoroutlet.com/inventory/2022-kubota-svl75-2-tracked-skid-steer-loader-632 offers a 2022 Kubota SVL75-2 tracked skid steer loader for $13,000. The seller's description lists 717 hours, serial KBCZ052CCN1H69691, Kubota V3307 engine, an enclosed cab with heat and air conditioning, auxiliary hydraulics and a hydraulic quick coupler. Attachments named include a Land Pride 75 inch bucket with a weld-on cutting edge and bolt-on teeth, and Bridgestone rubber tracks 15 inch width.
Payment and buyer outcome
According to a buyer, $13,000 was sent by bank wire to purchase the listed SVL75-2. The buyer states that after payment no machine was delivered and the seller did not provide follow up that led to receipt of the equipment. This account is the basis for the scam verdict in this entry and is presented here as the buyer related it.
Listing and domain signals
- Listing price shown: $13,000. The listing includes a serial number and multiple equipment specifics.
- Registration data: WHOIS shows registration date 2026-09-01 and a registration age of 29 days at the time of this report.
- Registrar: TUCOWS.COM, CO. Nameservers resolve to joselyn.ns.cloudflare.com and ryan.ns.cloudflare.com.
- HTTPS is present and homepage returns HTTP 200 with title "Used Equipment | HighValley Tractor Outlet".
- WHOIS contact data is masked by a privacy service.
- The site’s published contact block does not include a contact email, and no dealer licensing or USDOT identifiers are visible on the listing.
Red flags a reader can check
- The listing includes a full serial number and specific attachments; confirm any serial against manufacturer or auction histories.
- Registration date: WHOIS shows 2026-09-01 and the domain is brand new; check age in a WHOIS lookup.
- No email address is published on the listing; the operator provides only a phone number.
- WHOIS contact information is obfuscated by a privacy service; legitimate dealers commonly publish company registration or licensing data.
- The listing URL and homepage title exist, but the site does not display dealer license or DOT numbers.
- A buyer sent $13,000 by bank wire and reports receiving no machine; verify any seller-provided tracking, bill of sale, or bill of lading before sending funds.
What to verify before paying for a listed machine
- Confirm the machine serial number with Kubota or with independent equipment history services.
- Obtain a verifiable bill of sale and a carrier bill of lading or tracking number that matches the seller name.
- Check domain WHOIS registration date and the presence of a published company registration, dealer license, or USDOT number.
- Insist on an escrow arrangement or payment method that offers a refund path; document any wiring instructions in writing and verify bank payee details independently.
This entry relies on the buyer's account about payment and on the operator's published listing and WHOIS data; those items are indicated where they appear above.