Verdict
scam. A buyer reported wiring $25,000 by bank wire to purchase a 2014 Bobcat T770 advertised on Heisel Equipment and then never receiving the machine; bank wires are difficult to reverse after settlement, which is the central factor in this assessment of Heisel Equipment, Labadie, MO.
Company details
The following entries are the operator's published claims; this record does not reproduce any bank account or payment routing details.
| Detail | As published on the site |
|---|---|
| Name | Heisel Equipment |
| Address | 3623 Old Hwy 100, Labadie, MO 63055, US |
| Phone | 6366852295 |
| sales@heiselequipment.com |
Unit on record
These are the seller's listing claims for the unit the buyer paid for.
| Detail | As advertised |
|---|---|
| Unit (year, make, model) | 2014 Bobcat T770 |
| Asking price | $25,000 |
| Engine hours | 2,056 |
| Condition | not stated |
Buyer report
A buyer reported wiring $25,000 by bank wire to the seller for the 2014 Bobcat T770 listed at the listed price. According to the buyer's account, after the wire settled the buyer did not receive the machine or any proof of shipment. The buyer reported the full asking price as the loss to this publication.
Registration record
Domain registration records show the domain was created on 2026-09-25, five days before this report was filed, with registrar HOSTINGER operations, UAB. Nameservers are apollo.dns-parking.com and athena.dns-parking.com. HTTPS is available and the homepage returns HTTP 200.
Red flags observed
- A buyer reported sending payment by bank wire and not receiving the advertised 2014 Bobcat T770, an outcome that is difficult to undo once a wire settles.
- The domain was registered on 2026-09-25, five days before this report, which is a high risk indicator for marketplace scams.
- The listing asked $25,000 for a 2014 Bobcat T770 with 2,056 hours; the buyer paid that full amount by wire, according to their account.
- Nameservers resolve to DNS parking servers, which can indicate a recently configured or low-investment site setup.
- Registrar is HOSTINGER operations, UAB, consistent with a recent registration rather than a long-established dealer presence.
- The listing provides no dealer license or Department of Transportation identification information that would tie the operator to a regulated vehicle or equipment dealer record.
What to do if you have paid
Tell your financial institution immediately and request that they attempt a recall of the wire transfer and open a fraud investigation. Provide the bank with copies of your payment receipt, the listing URL, all communications with the seller, and any invoice or reference numbers. File a report with local law enforcement and keep a copy of that report for your records. Preserve all electronic records related to the transaction.
How to verify this yourself
- Check the domain WHOIS record for creation date, registrar, and nameservers.
- Confirm any dealer licensing or DOT registration with Missouri state authorities before sending funds.
- Ask the seller for verifiable, time-stamped photos and a facility visit or third party inspection in the buyer's area before payment.
- Prefer payment methods that offer recall or buyer protection; avoid irrevocable bank wires unless you have verified the seller through independent, official sources.