How much does a surplus welder sell for at government auction?

Across 56 completed Australia government auctions since June 2026, the median welder sold for $143, with most closing between $130 and $1,112. Final prices vary with year, condition, mileage, and location.

Where can I buy a surplus welder?

Government agencies sell surplus welder through official platforms like GSA Auctions, GovDeals, and Public Surplus. GovAuctions aggregates live welder 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.

Welder: what it sells for at government auction

According to GovAuctions.app sold-price data, the median welder lot sold for $143 across 56 completed Australia government auctions since June 2026, with most closing between $130 and $1,112. The month-by-month trend is below.

Median sale

$143

Typical range

$130–$1,112

Completed lots

Welder for sale at government auction

12 live welder auctions right now. 8 of them are below, soonest ending first.

Top Gun Inverter AC/DC TIG Welder TIG 202E AC/DC Pulse

Jandakot, Western Australia · Ends Sep 29, 2026

Cigweld WeldSkill 205 Tig Welder

$360

Ends Sep 30, 2026

BOC Smootharc Advance II MIG 555R Mig Welder

$1,000

Ends Sep 30, 2026

AFM169 - Miller Syncrowave 250DX Tig/Stick Welder

Bids not shown

Thurgoona, New South Wales · Ends Oct 7, 2026

2011 Lincoln Vantage 400 Trailer Mounted Welder Mildura

Various Locations, Victoria · Ends Sep 30, 2026

Crommelin 5kVA Petrol Welder Generator Grafton NSW

Various Locations ACT &, New South Wales · Ends Sep 30, 2026

Ultrasonic Welder System

$10

Clayton, Victoria · Ends Oct 6, 2026

Welder

$10

Clayton, Victoria · Ends Oct 6, 2026

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Median sale price by month

2026-09

$272

2026-07

$124

2026-06

$31

Recent sold welder examples

2016 LINCOLN V350 PRO Welder - 350amp - Electric - Mackay$19
Sold Sep 22, 2026 · QUEENSLAND
Crommelin 5kVA Petrol Welder Generator **Grafton NSW**$209
Sold Sep 16, 2026 · NEW SOUTH WALES
2011 Lincon Vantage 400 Trailer Mounted Welder **Mildura**$1,350
Sold Sep 16, 2026 · VICTORIA
2024 ADH Machinery Laser Welder$5,100
Sold Sep 16, 2026 · NEW SOUTH WALES
UNIMIG Multi230 MIG & TIG Mobile Welder$807
Sold Sep 15, 2026 · NEW SOUTH WALES
Esab Caddy Single Phase Welder w/ Leads$29
Sold Sep 15, 2026 · QUEENSLAND

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a surplus welder sell for at government auction?: Across 56 completed Australia government auctions since June 2026, the median welder sold for $143, with most closing between $130 and $1,112. Final prices vary with year, condition, mileage, and location.
Where can I buy a surplus welder?: Government agencies sell surplus welder through official platforms like GSA Auctions, GovDeals, and Public Surplus. GovAuctions aggregates live welder 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.

Methodology: median final winning bid on welder 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.