Heavy Equipment: what it sells for at government auction

According to GovAuctions.app sold-price data, the median heavy equipment lot sold for $1,950 across 14,871 completed Australia government auctions since June 2026, with most closing between $1,045 and $4,565. 6 regions have enough completed sales for their own figure, and the month-by-month trend is below.

Median sale
$1,950
Typical range
$1,045–$4,565
Completed lots
14,871

Equipment for sale at government auction

456 live heavy equipment auctions right now. 8 of them are below, soonest ending first.

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Median sale price by month

2026-09
$2,035
2026-08
$2,200
2026-07
$2,035
2026-06
$1,645

Recent sold heavy equipment examples

Heavy Equipment sold prices by state

Other equipment sold prices

Frequently asked questions

How much does a surplus heavy equipment sell for at government auction?
Across 14,871 completed Australia government auctions since June 2026, the median heavy equipment sold for $1,950, with most closing between $1,045 and $4,565. Final prices vary with item type, condition, age, and location.
Where can I buy a surplus heavy equipment?
Government agencies sell surplus heavy equipment through official platforms like GSA Auctions, GovDeals, and Public Surplus. GovAuctions aggregates live heavy equipment 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 heavy equipment lots that closed on official Australia government auction platforms over the trailing 365 days, pooled across every heavy equipment lot in the category. Realised sale prices, excluding buyer's premium. No-bid lots excluded. Updated daily.