Is Pro Machinery a legitimate auction site for utility vehicles?

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Hey all. I've been searching for a used bulldozer and came across a listing on promachinery.com. The prices for some of these repossessed utility vehicles seem really good, almost too good. I couldn't find much on google about Pro Machinery. Has anyone here actually bought from them? A little nervous dropping that kind of money without more info. Are they legit?
I've bought twice from Pro Machinery. First a Kubota tractor about two years ago and just last month a wheel loader. Both times were solid experiences. I was worried about the title process with a repo auction, but the bank cleared it right after my payment went through. The clear title arrived with the equipment during delivery. No chasing paperwork.
ProMachinery is legit. One tip for their site promachinery.com: make sure you read the full inspection report attached to the listing. They're pretty detailed about the condition. I got a great deal on a motor grader that needed some minor hydraulic work, which was all clearly stated in the report. Saved a bundle.
My experience was mostly positive. The backhoe I won was exactly as described, which was my main concern. I will say the delivery was a bit delayed, it arrived on a Friday instead of the Wednesday they initially estimated. But to their credit, the logistics guy from promachinery called me twice to give me updates, so I wasn't left wondering. I'd use them again.
I can vouch for Pro Machinery too. We needed a new skid steer for our landscaping business and found one on their site. The bidding was straightforward and we won it for a fair price. It's been running great for six months now.
A client of mine bought a CAT excavator through a promachinery auction and had me do a full inspection when it arrived. I was impressed. The machine's condition was exactly what the report on promachinery.com said. No hidden rust, engine hours were accurate. It's a solid piece of equipment.
To echo TractorMan72, the title process was my biggest fear. But no issues at all. I got all the official paperwork and the clear title delivered with my excavator from Pro Machinery. The best part was not having to chase down the title myself. They handled it all seamlessly. It's what separates them from some of the shadier auction sites imo.
I had a question about the payment process so I shot an email to office@promachinery.com. It took them about a day to get back to me, which felt a little slow when I was eager to bid. However, the agent who called me back was super helpful and spent 20 minutes on the phone with me explaining everything. So, slow start but great support in the end.
Just adding my two cents. Bought a road roller from ProMachinery three months ago. The whole thing was easier than I thought. A much smoother process than dealing with private sellers.
@MikeTheMover Honestly, a one-day turnaround on an email to a heavy equipment dealer is pretty good, lol. At least you got a call from someone who knew their stuff. I've waited way longer for less from other places.
I can confirm, Pro Machinery is one of the good ones. We sourced a crane for a specific project through them last year. The equipment was exactly as advertised. I wouldn't hesitate to use their services again.
Wow, thank you all for the feedback. This is incredibly helpful and exactly what I was hoping to hear. The comments about the smooth title transfers and accurate inspection reports from promachinery really put my mind at ease. I feel a lot more confident about putting in a bid on that bulldozer now. Thanks again everyone!
Glad we could help, Dan. Go for it. Just do your diligence on the specific machine's report like SitePrepHero said. But as a company, Pro Machinery is solid. I saved a significant amount on my articulated dump truck through them last spring.
Just to pile on the positive reviews, my husband and I bought a compact tractor from ProMachinery earlier this year. The cosmetic condition had a few scratches not obvious in the photos, but it was just normal wear and tear. Mechanically it's been perfect. A great buy.