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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.

Median sale
$9,555
Typical range
$6,208–$37,278
Completed lots
251

Caterpillar for sale at government auction

27 live Caterpillar auctions right now. 8 of them are below, soonest ending first.

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Median sale price by month

2026-10
$142
2026-09
$10,628
2026-08
$7,472
2026-07
$7,472
2026-06
$142

20 most recent Caterpillar sales

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.

Date soldItemConditionSellerRegionFinal price
2007 Caterpillar 637G Scraper original listingGrays (AU)QUEENSLAND$9
2008 Caterpillar 637G original listingGrays (AU)QUEENSLAND$9
2015 11T Excavator Grab to suit Caterpillar original listingGrays (AU)$1,700
2020 Caterpillar 299D3 Tracked Skid Steer Loader original listingGrays (AU)$86,500
2015 Caterpillar 305E2 CR Excavator (Ex-Council) original listingGrays (AU)$21,500
2007 Caterpillar D10T Dozer original listingGrays (AU)$100,500
2012 Caterpillar 972H original listingGrays (AU)WESTERN AUSTRALIA$35,100
2015 Caterpillar 302.7D CR original listingGrays (AU)WESTERN AUSTRALIA$15,209
2007 Caterpillar 304C CR original listingGrays (AU)WESTERN AUSTRALIA$14,100
Caterpillar 966GC Wheel Loader with Trimble Earthworks 3D GPS original listingGrays (AU)WESTERN AUSTRALIA$109
Caterpillar 216B3 original listingGrays (AU)NORTHERN TERRITORY$9,400
2004 Caterpillar 330C L original listingGrays (AU)NORTHERN TERRITORY$5,300
2002 Caterpillar D9R Track Dozer original listingGrays (AU)WESTERN AUSTRALIA$109
1989 Caterpillar 657E Scraper original listingGrays (AU)WESTERN AUSTRALIA$109
1989 Caterpillar 657E Scraper original listingGrays (AU)WESTERN AUSTRALIA$109
1989 Caterpillar 651E Scraper original listingGrays (AU)WESTERN AUSTRALIA$109
1989 Caterpillar 651E Scraper original listingGrays (AU)WESTERN AUSTRALIA$109
1981 Caterpillar 988B Wheel Loader original listingGrays (AU)WESTERN AUSTRALIA$109
1988 Caterpillar 834B Compactor Dozer original listingListing reports a serious issue (not running, tow-away or major damage)Grays (AU)WESTERN AUSTRALIA$109
1996 Caterpillar 836 Compactor Dozer original listingGrays (AU)WESTERN AUSTRALIA$109

Other equipment sold prices

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.