Caterpillar: what it sells for at government auction
According to GovAuctions.app sold-price data, the median Caterpillar lot sold for $9,555 across 251 completed Australia government auctions since June 2026, with most closing between $6,208 and $37,278. The month-by-month trend is below.
Caterpillar for sale at government auction
27 live Caterpillar auctions right now. 8 of them are below, soonest ending first.

2021 Caterpillar
$11,700 opening
Eagle Farm, Queensland · Ends Oct 19, 2026
Caterpillar Mens Modern Cap, Black, One Size
$14
Melton, Victoria · Ends Oct 20, 2026

2021 Caterpillar NRF16CA
$1 opening
Bibra Lake, Western Australia · Ends Oct 21, 2026
Caterpillar 216B3
$7,000
Various Locations, Northern Territory · Ends Oct 21, 2026

2006 Caterpillar 924G
$1 opening
Gateshead, New South Wales · Ends Oct 22, 2026

2015 Caterpillar 239D
$1 opening
Bibra Lake, Western Australia · Ends Oct 22, 2026

2019 Caterpillar 232D3
$1 opening
Dubbo, New South Wales · Ends Oct 22, 2026

2017 Caterpillar 120M VHP PLUS
$1 opening
Capel, Western Australia · Ends Oct 22, 2026
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Every row is a completed government auction archived by GovAuctions.app. The price is the final bid we recorded when the lot closed, excluding buyer's premium and taxes.
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a surplus Caterpillar sell for at government auction?
- Across 251 completed Australia government auctions since June 2026, the median Caterpillar sold for $9,555, with most closing between $6,208 and $37,278. Final prices vary with year, condition, mileage, and location.
- Where can I buy a surplus Caterpillar?
- Government agencies sell surplus Caterpillar through official platforms like GSA Auctions, GovDeals, and Public Surplus. GovAuctions aggregates live Caterpillar listings into one free, searchable feed, with no bid packs or credits required.
- Are these sold prices before or after fees?
- These are realised final winning bids, excluding buyer's premium and taxes. Budget for an additional buyer's premium (often around 10%), applicable taxes, and transport when estimating your all-in cost.
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Methodology: median final winning bid on Caterpillar lots that closed on official Australia government auction platforms over the trailing 365 days, matched by title. Realised sale prices, excluding buyer's premium. No-bid lots excluded. Updated daily.