Current bid:
$6,600
13 bids
Time Left
Ends Oct 22, 2026
- Current bid
- $6,600
- Buyer's premium (est. ~12.5%)
- $825
- Sales tax (est. 6%)
- $446
Premium estimated at this bid (5-12.5% on this source; confirm on the listing) - sales tax is an estimate. Pickup/removal costs are not included.
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since Oct 13
Pre-bid checklist20/5
The machine
- Fluid leaks: "Has visible hydraulic leaks on front and back buckets…"
Condition
- Seller mentions damage or a fault
From the seller's description. Not a guarantee of condition.
Market demand: Equipment in South Carolina sell about 88% of the time, typically ~25 bids. Based on 288 completed sales over the last year.
A 2004 CAT 420D/IT backhoe loader, four-wheel drive, used by a county public works department and currently out of service. Typical buyers are contractors and equipment repair shops who can address the diesel start and hydraulics. Confirm the hydraulic leaks on both buckets and the rust from beach use, and check the seat damage, since the listing says it starts only with a boost.
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Seller
Horry County, SC
Condition: As-is
This seller's listings usually close 25% above the average comps for government lots.
Pickup / shipping information
Horry County, SC
This seller has 15 more lots at this location.
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Horry County Item 3640/32056 2004 CAT Backhoe. Vehicle is in unknown condition. See pictures for details. Vehicle was used by Horry County Public Works Department. ENGINE: Diesel. Vehicle starts with a boost and runs/drivable. Condition is unknown. Taken out of service 3/2026. TRANSMISSION: condition is unknown. Four-Wheel Drive, condition is unknown. INTERIOR: damage to seat please see photos for details. EXTERIOR: Yellow, minor dents, scratches, dings and rust from normal use. Asset was used on the beach, has rust and corrosion from beach use, see photos for details. Has visible hydraulic leaks on front and back buckets. The ONLY Acceptable form of payment is Cashier's Check / Certified Check made payable to: Horry County, SC Vehicle included in this listing are used and untested and may contain unknown defects that are not immediately detectable. This vehicle has been used for an unknown period of time and may need significant repairs and/or parts replaced to be made functional. Items may be listed as functional at last use; this does not guarantee the vehicle is functional at the time of pick-up. Horry County offers no opinion or guarantee on how well the vehicle will operate. Items are sold as-is/where-is. Questions about the item in this auction must be submitted in the GovDeals software and will be responded to via GovDeals software.
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