[AT] Kubota followup

[Mike M]

Bob, my state, Michigan does not require registration or bill of sales
for tractors or implements. The police wouldn't know where to start.

Mike M


On 6/28/2020 4:53 PM, rbrooks at hvc.rr.com wrote:
> Mike
>
> I always have asked for bills of sales. For tractors, off road
> vehicles and purchases of parts with serial numbers. Doesnt mean the
> person selling is the right full owner. Just means it more likely a
> legit transaction, maybe.
>
> Bob
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Jun 28, 2020, at 12:33 PM, Mike M <meulenms at gmx.com> wrote:
>>
>>  Interesting, something I've never thought of, I've never gotten a
>> bill of sale for a used tractor. I did buy them through auctions,
>> which I suppose shields me a bit. No titles for tractors, or
>> implements for that matter.
>>
>> Mike M
>>
>> On 6/28/2020 11:37 AM, rbrooks at hvc.rr.com wrote:
>>> Jim
>>>
>>> If you have a contact at the police department tell them your
>>> concerns and ask them to query the VIN
>>>
>>> Bob
>>>
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>
>>>> On Jun 28, 2020, at 10:18 AM, Jim Thomson <macowboy at comcast.net> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> 
>>>> We took some time yesterday to go and view the Kubota 2301. It was
>>>> located right in the heart of Providence, RI and the last place you
>>>> would expect a tractor. The tractor is a 2017 B2301 with 154 hours
>>>> on it. The initial impression was that it looked good. Closer
>>>> inspection showed some scratches on the hood and the holes in the
>>>> radiator screen. One of the headlights was also cracked. It looks
>>>> like someone ran into some sharp brush which cracked the head light
>>>> and poked holes in the radiator screen. The bucket was straight and
>>>> the loader had no slop in it . The loader picked up the tractor
>>>> with no issues. The three point worked as it should. Some negatives
>>>> I saw. The loader pins did not have much visible grease out of the
>>>> fittings. The next thing I noticed is that the oil filter was still
>>>> the original Kubota grey color. I have been lead to believe that
>>>> replacements are white in color. The new owner states that the
>>>> original owner had the 50 hour service done but I am suspicious.
>>>> The biggest item I saw was that when I asked for a
>>>> title/certificate of origin, he said that he didn't get one from
>>>> the previous owner. I am almost positive that you have to have some
>>>> type of documentation for a machine like this to prove ownership.
>>>> Is there a way to determine if this tractor was stolen?  The new
>>>> owner was also concerned that he may have a "hot" tractor. If there
>>>> is a method or web site you can point me to it would be greatly
>>>> appreciated.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Jim Thomson
>>>> Rehoboth, MA
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