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Caterpillar excavator: what it sells for at government auction

At Australia government auctions, Caterpillar excavator lots sold for a median of $1,962 since June 2026 (17 sales, middle half $499 to $9,880), according to GovAuctions.app sold-price data. 1 region has enough completed sales for its own figure, and the month-by-month trend is below.

Median sale
$1,962
Typical range
$499–$9,880
Completed lots
17

Caterpillar excavator for sale at government auction

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Median sale price by month

2026-10
$9,880
2026-09
$39,000
2026-07
$1,430

17 most recent Caterpillar excavator 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 soldItemSellerRegionFinal price
2006 Caterpillar 365CL Hydraulic Excavator original listingGrays (AU)NORTHERN TERRITORY$7,600
1999 Caterpillar C45BL Hydraulic Excavator original listingGrays (AU)NORTHERN TERRITORY$1
2005 Caterpillar 345CL Hydraulic Excavator original listingGrays (AU)NORTHERN TERRITORY$7,600
2015 11T Excavator Grab to suit Caterpillar original listingGrays (AU)$1,700
2015 Caterpillar 305E2 CR Excavator (Ex-Council) original listingGrays (AU)$21,500
2017 Caterpillar 320GC Steel Tracked Excavator original listingGrays (AU)$72,800
2014 Caterpillar 301.4C Mini Excavator Package **Mildura** original listingGrays (AU)VICTORIA$16,500
Caterpillar 302.7CR Tracked Mini Excavator *In Situ* original listingGrays (AU)$30,000
2021 Caterpillar 315GC Tracked Excavator *In Situ* original listingGrays (AU)$90,000
2012 Caterpillar 329D Hydraulic Excavator original listingGrays (AU)$20,000
2006 Caterpillar 345C Hydraulic Excavator original listingGrays (AU)NORTHERN TERRITORY$9,250
Caterpillar 320DL Excavator (EX CORPORATE) original listingGrays (AU)$35,000
2005 Caterpillar 345CL Hydraulic Excavator original listingGrays (AU)NORTHERN TERRITORY$1,509
1999 Caterpillar C45BL Hydraulic Excavator original listingGrays (AU)NORTHERN TERRITORY$109
2006 Caterpillar 365CL Hydraulic Excavator original listingGrays (AU)NORTHERN TERRITORY$1,100
Caterpillar Excavator (25-33T) Ripper original listingGrays (AU)QUEENSLAND$19
Caterpillar 336 Excavator Tree Grab original listingGrays (AU)QUEENSLAND$659
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Caterpillar excavator sold prices by state

Northern Territory$1,962 (7)

Other equipment sold prices

Excavator $90Fuel tank $1,201Skid steer $3,185Excavator bucket $148Skip bin $1,931Caterpillar $17,550Mini excavator $9,100Scissor lift $1,950Kubota $16,777Skid steer bucket $2,074

Frequently asked questions

How much does a surplus Caterpillar excavator sell for at government auction?
Across 17 completed Australia government auctions since June 2026, the median Caterpillar excavator sold for $1,962, with most closing between $499 and $9,880. Final prices vary with year, condition, mileage, and location.
Where can I buy a surplus Caterpillar excavator?
Government agencies sell surplus Caterpillar excavator through official platforms like GSA Auctions, GovDeals, and Public Surplus. GovAuctions aggregates live Caterpillar excavator 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.

Related

Methodology: median final winning bid on Caterpillar excavator 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.