Auction ended · final winning bid
$34,500after 28 bids
8% below the $37,347 median of 24 similar government sales (most went for $28,327 to $43,994).
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2006 Caterpillar 420E Backhoe
This lot sold for $34,500 at auction in Artesia, NM on September 24, 2026, after 28 bids.
Moderate damage flagged
Current bid:
$34,500
28 bids (no reserve)
Time Left
Ends Sep 24, 2026
Market demand: Equipment like this sell about 89% of the time, typically ~18 bids. Based on 10,155 completed sales over the last year.
Similar equipment sold for
$28,327 – $43,994
Median $37,347 · based on 24 past government auctions in the last 12 months.
$34,500 is 8% below the median.
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Sweatt Construction Inc
Private seller (not a government agency), listed on a platform we index for its fleet and equipment.
Condition: Used — sold as-is
Full Description
2006 Caterpillar 420E backhoe Hours: 9,553 on meter Serial: CAT0420EKHLS02326 Unit #: 122 Engine Caterpillar Cylinders: 4 Fuel type: Diesel Transmission Shuttle shift 4F - 4R Chassis Four wheel drive Differential lock Operators station Enclosed cab AC, Heat Backhoe controls: Pilot control Pattern changer Features Loader Bucket Caterpillar Bucket leveler Width: 89" Cutting edge: Bolt-on Backhoe Extendable stick Quick coupler: Manual Auxiliary hydraulics Bucket Caterpillar Width: 24" Teeth: 5 Tires Front: 12.5/80-18 Rear: 19.5L-24 Notes Possible AC issue Possible front loader bucket issues, slow to lower Warning indicator: Fault code Non-operational parking brake
Pickup information
Sweatt Construction Inc
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