Generator: what it sells for at government auction
At Australia government auctions, generator lots sold for a median of $234 since June 2026 (419 sales, middle half $120 to $514), 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.
Generator for sale at government auction
23 live generator auctions right now. 8 of them are below, soonest ending first.

JCB GENERATOR
$208 opening
Dubbo, New South Wales · Ends Nov 10, 2026

FG Wilson Generator
$203 opening
Dubbo, New South Wales · Ends Nov 10, 2026
Toolex Portable Generator
$50
Young District, New South Wales · Ends Nov 12, 2026
Honda EM30 Cyclo-Converter Generator (Qty 2)
$9
Lithgow, New South Wales · Ends Nov 13, 2026

Circa 2004 FG Wilson P550E1 RPES1 550kva Generator
Bids not shown
NSW & ACT · Ends Nov 19, 2026

C2004 FG Wilson P550E1 Generator + Sound Enclosure
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NSW & ACT · Ends Nov 19, 2026

Cigweld Generator/welder
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Queensland · Ends Nov 26, 2026

Se Power DPR20 Generator
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Queensland · Ends Nov 26, 2026
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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 generator sell for at government auction?
- Across 419 completed Australia government auctions since June 2026, the median generator sold for $234, with most closing between $120 and $514. Final prices vary with year, condition, mileage, and location.
- Where can I buy a surplus generator?
- Government agencies sell surplus generator through official platforms like GSA Auctions, GovDeals, and Public Surplus. GovAuctions aggregates live generator 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 generator 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.