Excavator: what it sells for at government auction
According to GovAuctions.app sold-price data, the median excavator lot sold for $90 across 1,414 completed Australia government auctions since June 2026, with most closing between $77 and $442. The month-by-month trend is below.
Excavator for sale at government auction
65 live excavator auctions right now. 8 of them are below, soonest ending first.
Case CX350C Excavator
$21,400
Ends Oct 14, 2026
2011 Liebherr A924C Litronic Wheeled Excavator With Grab
$10,900
Ends Oct 14, 2026
2018 Epiroc HM200F Hydraulic Excavator Magnet
$8,550
Ends Oct 14, 2026
CAT Massive Mover RC Steel Excavator. NB: Minor use, not in original packag
$14
Chipping Norton, New South Wales · Ends Oct 14, 2026
Circa 2024 CAT 305 CR Next Gen Excavator
$54,000
Ends Oct 14, 2026
2018 Doosan DX140LC 14 Tonne Tracked Excavator
$48,250
Ends Oct 14, 2026
Circa 2017 Hitachi ZX480-5A Mini Excavator (Ex-Council)
$17,500
Ends Oct 14, 2026
2015 Caterpillar 305E2 CR Excavator (Ex-Council)
$15,750
Ends Oct 14, 2026
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Median sale price by month
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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 excavator sell for at government auction?
- Across 1,414 completed Australia government auctions since June 2026, the median excavator sold for $90, with most closing between $77 and $442. 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, 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 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.