Current bid:
$1,625
Time Left
Ends Oct 30, 2026
- Current bid
- $1,625
- Buyer's premium (est. ~7%)
- $114
- Sales tax (est. 4%)
- $70
Premium estimated at this bid (0-10% on this source; confirm on the listing) - sales tax is an estimate. Pickup/removal costs are not included.
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The machine
Condition
From the seller's description. Not a guarantee of condition.
Market demand: Equipment like this sell about 89% of the time, typically ~18 bids. Based on 9,641 completed sales over the last year.
A 1978 Case 585C rough terrain forklift, sold as-is. Construction equipment dealers and forklift parts sellers are the usual buyers for a machine of this age. Check the engine start, the mast and lift chains, and the tires, since the listing offers no details on running condition, and factor in the age when judging parts value.
Estimated flip margin and comp range available with Pro. Summary may occasionally contain inaccuracies; check the full description before bidding.
Seller
Public Surplus
Condition: As-is
This seller's listings usually close 36% below the average comps for government lots.
Pickup / shipping information
Public Surplus
Full Description
Government surplus auction on Public Surplus: 1978 CASE 585C ROUGH TERRAIN FORKLIFT. Sold as-is.
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