Excavator: what it sells for at government auction
The median excavator lot sold for $4,254 across 100 completed Australia government auctions in the last 12 months. Most close between $1,502 and $9,551.
Median sale
$4,254
Typical range
$1,502–$9,551
Completed lots
100
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Recent sold excavator examples
- 1.5 Ton Mini Excavator (Unused)$10,395Sold Jun 18, 2026 · NEW SOUTH WALES
- Komatsu PC78UU Excavator$7,321Sold Jun 17, 2026 · VICTORIA
- 2015 Bobcat E35-M Hydraulic Excavator$7,000Sold Jun 17, 2026 · VICTORIA
- 2012 Hitachi ZX55U - 5A Hydraulic Excavator$7,750Sold Jun 17, 2026 · VICTORIA
- 2023 MXG XE20SE Rubber Tracked Excavator (EXCAVATOR ONLY)$7,980Sold Jun 17, 2026 · VICTORIA
- 2019 Cat 301.7CR Mini Excavator$13,850Sold Jun 17, 2026 · VICTORIA
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a surplus excavator sell for at government auction?
- Across 100 completed Australia government auctions in the last 12 months, the median excavator sold for $4,254, with most closing between $1,502 and $9,551. Final prices vary with year, condition, mileage, and location.
- Where can I buy a surplus excavator?
- Government agencies sell surplus excavator through official platforms like GSA Auctions, GovDeals, and Public Surplus. GovAuctions aggregates live excavator listings into one free, searchable feed — 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 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.