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Heavy Equipment: what it sells for at government auction

At Australia government auctions, heavy equipment lots sold for a median of $1,950 since June 2026 (16,191 sales, middle half $1,045 to $4,675), according to GovAuctions.app sold-price data. 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–$4,675
Completed lots
16,191

Equipment for sale at government auction

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

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Median sale price by month

2026-11
$1,675
2026-10
$1,950
2026-09
$2,035
2026-08
$2,200
2026-07
$2,035
2026-06
$1,645

20 most recent heavy equipment 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 soldItemSellerRegionFinal price
Expandable Container House with Ensuite (Unused) original listingGrays (AU)SOUTH AUSTRALIA$11,500
Rubber Excavator Track original listingGrays (AU)VICTORIA$9
SIGNAGE (Site ID: 176) original listingGrays (AU)NEW SOUTH WALES$99
MANCAGE (Site ID: 18) original listingGrays (AU)NEW SOUTH WALES$29
LIFTING CAGE (Site ID: 19) original listingGrays (AU)NEW SOUTH WALES$59
LIFTING CAGE (Site ID: 172717) original listingGrays (AU)NEW SOUTH WALES$49
MANCAGE (Site ID: 63) original listingGrays (AU)NEW SOUTH WALES$340
2026 MIVA 24in Tilting Excavator Bucket (Unused) original listingGrays (AU)NEW SOUTH WALES$270
Pallet of 1000kg Mesh Decks original listingGrays (AU)NEW SOUTH WALES$39
STEEL ROAD PLATES (Site ID: 375.02) original listingGrays (AU)NEW SOUTH WALES$3,000
STEEL ROAD PLATES (Site ID: 375.03) original listingGrays (AU)NEW SOUTH WALES$650
STEEL ROAD PLATES (Site ID: 375.04) original listingGrays (AU)NEW SOUTH WALES$580
STEEL ROAD PLATES (Site ID: 375.01) original listingGrays (AU)NEW SOUTH WALES$3,010
SMALL AXIAL VENTILATION FAN (Site ID: 266) original listingGrays (AU)NEW SOUTH WALES$111
SMALL AXIAL VENTILATION FAN (Site ID: 265) original listingGrays (AU)NEW SOUTH WALES$111
FAN - ZITRON & VSD (Site ID: 139 & Site ID: 53) original listingGrays (AU)NEW SOUTH WALES$109
EASYRAISE PLATFORM STAIRS (Site ID: 360) original listingGrays (AU)NEW SOUTH WALES$109
EXCAVATOR MESH (Site ID: 44) original listingGrays (AU)NEW SOUTH WALES$9
SWEEPER ATTACHMENT (Site ID: 190) original listingGrays (AU)NEW SOUTH WALES$500
SWEEPER ATTACHMENT (Site ID: 189) original listingGrays (AU)NEW SOUTH WALES$290

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 16,191 completed Australia government auctions since June 2026, the median heavy equipment sold for $1,950, with most closing between $1,045 and $4,675. 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, 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.

Related

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.