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Caterpillar loader: what it sells for at government auction

At Australia government auctions, Caterpillar loader lots sold for a median of $15,470 since June 2026 (16 sales, middle half $142 to $37,944), according to GovAuctions.app sold-price data. The month-by-month trend is below.

Median sale
$15,470
Typical range
$142–$37,944
Completed lots
16

Caterpillar loader for sale at government auction

6 live Caterpillar loader auctions right now. Soonest ending first.

2019 Caterpillar 938K Waste Front End Loader (Council Asset)

2019 Caterpillar 938K Waste Front End Loader (Council Asset)

$20,200

Ends Nov 10, 2026

Caterpillar 908 Articulated Wheel Loader With GP Bucket

Caterpillar 908 Articulated Wheel Loader With GP Bucket

$5,100

Jandakot, Western Australia · Ends Nov 11, 2026

Caterpillar 928G Front End Loader

Caterpillar 928G Front End Loader

Bids not shown

Queensland · Ends Nov 26, 2026

2017 Caterpillar 259D Skid Steer Loader

2017 Caterpillar 259D Skid Steer Loader

Bids not shown

Cunnamulla, Queensland · Ends Nov 26, 2026

2011 Caterpillar 994H Wheel Loader

2011 Caterpillar 994H Wheel Loader

$1

Ends Dec 18, 2026

2017 Caterpillar 432F Loader/backhoe

2017 Caterpillar 432F Loader/backhoe

Bids not shown

Blackall, Queensland · Ends Apr 8, 2027

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Median sale price by month

2026-10
$20,930
2026-09
$16,510

16 most recent Caterpillar loader 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
2012 Caterpillar 950K Wheel Loader original listingGrays (AU)$40,250
2006 Caterpillar IT62H Wheel Loader original listingGrays (AU)$82,100
2019 Caterpillar 930M Wheel Loader original listingGrays (AU)NEW SOUTH WALES$105,000
2017 Caterpillar 259D Skid Steer Loader original listingListing reports damage or a defectGrays (AU)NEW SOUTH WALES$16,100
2020 Caterpillar 299D3 Tracked Skid Steer Loader original listingGrays (AU)$86,500
Caterpillar 966GC Wheel Loader with Trimble Earthworks 3D GPS original listingGrays (AU)WESTERN AUSTRALIA$109
1981 Caterpillar 988B Wheel Loader original listingGrays (AU)WESTERN AUSTRALIA$109
1993 Caterpillar 988F Wheel Loader original listingGrays (AU)WESTERN AUSTRALIA$109
2016 Caterpillar 249D Posi-Track Loader original listingGrays (AU)$25,400
2006 Caterpillar 980H Wheel Loader original listingGrays (AU)$1
Caterpillar 980F Series II Wheel Loader original listingGrays (AU)NORTHERN TERRITORY$30,000
1981 Caterpillar 988B Wheel Loader original listingGrays (AU)WESTERN AUSTRALIA$109
1993 Caterpillar 988F Wheel Loader original listingGrays (AU)WESTERN AUSTRALIA$109
2015 Caterpillar 926K Wheeled Loader - Located Tasmania original listingGrays (AU)VICTORIA$12,700
2016 Caterpillar 249D Posi Track Loader original listingListing reports damage or a defectGrays (AU)NEW SOUTH WALES$25,500
2009 Caterpillar 226B2 Skid Steer Loader original listingGrays (AU)VICTORIA$7,700
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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 loader sell for at government auction?
Across 16 completed Australia government auctions since June 2026, the median Caterpillar loader sold for $15,470, with most closing between $142 and $37,944. Final prices vary with year, condition, mileage, and location.
Where can I buy a surplus Caterpillar loader?
Government agencies sell surplus Caterpillar loader through official platforms like GSA Auctions, GovDeals, and Public Surplus. GovAuctions aggregates live Caterpillar loader 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 loader 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.