The paper describes a way to diagnose machine condition based on the expert system. In this paper, an expert system-decision tree is built and experimented to diagnose and to detect machine defects. The main objective of this study is to provide a simple way to monitor machine status by synthesizing the knowledge and experiences on the diagnostic case histories of the rotating machinery. A traditional decision tree has been constructed using vibration-based inputs. Some case studies are provided to illustrate the application and advantages of the decision tree system for machine fault diagnosis.