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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.

Median sale
$234
Typical range
$120–$514
Completed lots
419

Generator for sale at government auction

23 live generator auctions right now. 8 of them are below, soonest ending first.

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Median sale price by month

2026-11
$6,501
2026-10
$1,404
2026-09
$5,649
2026-08
$7,735
2026-07
$6,734
2026-06
$5,649

20 most recent generator 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
2019 VIKING INDUSTRIAL 500 KVA GENERATOR (Site ID: 355) original listingGrays (AU)NEW SOUTH WALES$5,001
Honda 7 Kva Petrol Powered Generator original listingGrays (AU)NEW SOUTH WALES$29
Generator Stamford 15kva original listingGrays (AU)NORTHERN TERRITORY$201
2012 Enclosed Generator Trailer Mounted original listingGrays (AU)$30,000
Honda EU10i Inverter Generator original listingListing reports damage or a defectWA Police Uncollected & Forfeited Goods, General GoodsWESTERN AUSTRALIA$199
2018 Diesel Generator Set GMS30KS original listingGrays (AU)$1,700
2026 KOBOLT KB42 Silenced 40 kVA Generator (Unused) original listingGrays (AU)NEW SOUTH WALES$5,950
2026 KOBOLT KB65 Silenced 60 kVA Generator (Unused) original listingGrays (AU)NEW SOUTH WALES$6,950
2025 KOBOLT KB26 Silenced 25 kVA Generator (Unused) original listingGrays (AU)NEW SOUTH WALES$5,350
2004 FG Wilson 250 KVA Generator original listingGrays (AU)NEW SOUTH WALES$2,010
YAMAHA (EF1000IS) 1kVA Portable Petrol Invertor Silent Generator original listingAllbids (AU)AllbidsNEW SOUTH WALES$591
2026 KOBOLT KB42 Silenced 40 kVA Generator (Unused) original listingGrays (AU)NEW SOUTH WALES$5,950
2026 KOBOLT KB65 Silenced 60 kVA Generator (Unused) original listingGrays (AU)NEW SOUTH WALES$6,950
2025 KOBOLT KB26 Silenced 25 kVA Generator (Unused) original listingGrays (AU)NEW SOUTH WALES$5,350
2003 Bell & Orders Generator Trailer original listingGrays (AU)VICTORIA$709
Allight 20 KVA Skid Mounted Generator **Tamworth NSW** original listingGrays (AU)NEW SOUTH WALES$610
Able GL50D3 50KVA Diesel Generator original listingGrays (AU)NEW SOUTH WALES$2,010
2020 Powerlite 20kVA Generator original listingGrays (AU)NEW SOUTH WALES$660
Saber 9kVA Portable Generator original listingGrays (AU)NEW SOUTH WALES$139
Max-Watt 6000W Portable Generator original listingGrays (AU)NEW SOUTH WALES$229

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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.