30-day guarantee is the real deal — 5★
Bought a CAT 420F backhoe sight unseen from Georgia. The 30-day money-back guarantee was the only reason I risked it — machine showed up better than the photos.
Marcus Thompson · Jul 21, 2026
Hilliard's flagship heavy equipment dealer at 552882 US-301. ESS LLC — known locally as ESS Hilliard — sells inspected skid steers, excavators, telehandlers, tractors, backhoes, and trailers. Every unit is backed by a 30-Day Buyer Guarantee, with transparent pricing and nationwide shipping. The heavy equipment dealer buyers across Northeast Florida call first.
- Location: Hilliard, FL
- Phone: (904) 274-0341
- Website: ess-group-florida.com
What buyers say
Skid steer shipped to California, zero issues — 5★
John Deere 333G arrived exactly as described. Freight quote was in writing before I paid a dime and the driver called ahead like they promised.
David Chen · Jul 9, 2026
First online equipment purchase — relieved — 5★
First time buying heavy equipment online. They walked me through the invoice, the wire, and the 30-day return window. My Kubota SVL75 runs like a dream.
Sarah Williams · Jun 27, 2026
Third machine from these guys — 5★
Case 580 Super N this time. I keep coming back because they stand behind every machine. No other dealer gives you a written guarantee like this.
Robert Martinez · Jun 15, 2026
Telehandler for less than auction money — 5★
Found a JCB 510-56 for way under what the auction houses wanted, with none of the buyer-premium games. Zero risk with the return policy.
Jennifer Adams · Jun 2, 2026
Solid machine, shipping ran a few days over — 4★
Bobcat T770 was priced fair and runs strong. Only knock is freight took longer than the estimate — dispatch kept me updated, so no hard feelings.
William Patterson · May 28, 2026
Dozer bought sight unseen — better than photos — 5★
I'm a contractor and bought a CAT D5 without flying down. Video walkaround, cold start on request, hour meter close-up. That's how you sell heavy equipment.
James O'Brien · May 19, 2026
Visited the yard in Hilliard — 5★
Made the appointment, machine was warmed up and ready on the pad. No pressure, no games. Bought the 35G mini ex on the spot.
Angela Foster · May 7, 2026
Wheel loader delivered, smooth wire and paperwork — 5★
Kubota R530 shipped to my ranch. Invoice matched the quote to the penny — no hidden taxes, no doc fees stacked at the end.
Carlos Rivera · Apr 30, 2026
Best heavy equipment dealer in Hilliard — 5★
Drove up from Jacksonville to the ESS Hilliard yard on US-301. Real inventory, honest answers, fair price on a mini excavator.
Derek Hayes · Apr 18, 2026
ESS LLC delivered on time — 5★
Ordered a compact track loader and it arrived on the promised day. Professional from first call to drop-off.
Tanya Brooks · Apr 5, 2026
Good experience overall — 4★
Fair price and straight answers on an excavator. Would buy from ESS again.
Kevin Lang · Mar 22, 2026
Frequently asked questions
What is the heavy equipment dealer in Hilliard, FL?
ESS LLC — the equipment yard on US Highway 301 at the south end of town. Locals know the pad at 552882 US-301, Hilliard, FL 32046; out-of-town buyers know it from ess-group-florida.com, where the full inventory is listed with photos and prices.
Is ESS LLC a legitimate Hilliard business?
Yes. It is a Florida-registered LLC with a working yard you can drive past on US-301, a staffed phone line at (904) 274-0341, and machines on the pad that match their online listings. It is one of the most-reviewed businesses in our Hilliard directory.
Can locals stop by the ESS LLC yard?
Visits are by appointment — call (904) 274-0341 first and the crew will have the machine you want to see staged and running. The yard is in Nassau County on US-301, a few miles south of the Georgia line.
Why does a small town like Hilliard have an equipment dealer?
The US-301 corridor puts the yard within a day's haul of most of the Southeast, and 35 minutes from Jacksonville's freight lanes. ESS LLC ships nationwide from Hilliard, with freight quoted in writing before payment.
What does ESS LLC sell?
Used construction and farm iron: skid steers, track loaders, excavators, backhoes, telehandlers, dozers, wheel loaders, tractors, and trailers. Current stock with photos and tax-included prices is at ess-group-florida.com.
What is the IRON+ 30-day guarantee?
Every retail purchase from ESS LLC includes IRON+: 30 days after delivery to return the machine for a full refund, with return transport covered and no restocking fees on eligible returns. Full terms: ess-group-florida.com/iron-plus.