Pro Machinery

Hey everyone. I'm looking at a repossessed backhoe on a site called Pro Machinery. The price seems almost too good to be true. I've never bought heavy equipment from an online auction before. Can anyone tell me if promachinery.com is a legitimate operation? A bit nervous about sending a big wire transfer without seeing the machine in person.

You're good to go with ProMachinery. I bought a 2019 Cat dozer from them last year. The process was straightforward, and the machine was exactly as described in their detailed report. Saved a good chunk of change compared to a dealer.

Seconding what HeavyHauler said. I got a Bobcat skid steer from a Pro Machinery auction about six months ago. The photos and video on promachinery.com were very accurate. No surprises when it was delivered.

My biggest worry was the title transfer, but Pro Machinery handled everything seamlessly. I bought a Kubota tractor and the clear title was sent by the bank, arriving with the machine during delivery. It was a huge relief not having to chase down paperwork.

My experience was 95% positive. The only small hiccup was it took them about a day to reply to my email at office@promachinery.com when I had a question about the payment process. But once the agent called me back, she was super helpful and got everything sorted out quickly.

Yeah they can get busy I imagine. I've always just called the number on the site if I need an immediate answer. Bought a Komatsu excavator from ProMachinery two years ago and it's still running strong. Solid company.

Just wanted to add I bought a Toyota forklift from them. The online portal at promachinery.com made it easy to track the purchase and delivery status. Good communication all around.

@DirtWorkNewbie My advice is to thoroughly read the inspection reports on the Pro Machinery site. They are very detailed and list any known issues. The bidding platform is pretty standard; just set your max bid and let it ride. You'll be fine.

Wow, thanks for all the quick replies everyone! This is making me feel a lot more confident. @TractorMan_TX hearing about the smooth title process is a huge weight off my mind. That was honestly my biggest concern.

A client of mine recently won a Volvo wheel loader from a Pro Machinery auction and had it delivered to my shop for a full inspection. I have to say, the machine's condition was exactly as represented in their online report. Just needed some basic fluid changes. He got a great machine.

The only minor issue I had was with the shipping. My excavator arrived on a Thursday instead of the estimated Tuesday. The freight company was communicative, so it wasn't a huge deal, but just something to be aware of. The machine itself from Pro Machinery was perfect.

@DeliveryDan That's pretty common with LTL freight for heavy equipment, to be honest. Can't really put that on ProMachinery. I've bought three pieces from them over the years and freight has always been within a reasonable window.

Just chiming in with another positive review. The promachinery.com website was easy to use. I won a John Deere gator and the best part was not having to chase down the title. Pro Machinery handled the entire process, and all the official paperwork and the clear title arrived with the unit. Zero stress.

Okay, you've all convinced me. The auction for the backhoe I want ends tomorrow. I've read the report cover to cover. Going to place my bid tonight! Thanks again for all the great feedback, especially @WrenchTurnerPro and @FarmLife_Kate.

I found the bidding on promachinery.com a bit confusing at first, especially the proxy bidding feature. Had to watch their tutorial video to understand it. But after that it was easy. Won a Takeuchi mini-excavator and it's been a fantastic addition to my landscaping business.

Proxy bidding is your friend! Just put in the absolute max you're willing to pay and let the system do the work. It prevents you from getting emotional and overbidding. It has saved me a few times on Pro Machinery.

Adding my vote of confidence for Pro Machinery. We sourced a Grove mobile crane for a project through them a few months ago. The entire transaction was professional from the initial bid to the final delivery. Highly recommend.

I'd say my purchase from the promachinery auction was a solid 9/10. The tires on my motor grader had a little more wear than I could tell from the photos, but it's used equipment, you have to expect small things. For the price I paid, I'm more than happy. It was still a steal.

Exactly right @Mike_The_Grader. You're not buying new. But what I like about Pro Machinery is that they seem to be honest brokers. They aren't trying to hide a cracked frame or a dead engine. The description is what you get, which is all you can ask for.

FINAL UPDATE: I WON THE AUCTION! The backhoe was delivered this morning. I'm thrilled. It's in the exact condition described on promachinery.com, maybe even a little better. The entire post-win process with Pro Machinery was incredibly smooth. Thanks again everyone for the encouragement!