Government Surplus Heavy Equipment Auctions
Government agencies auction surplus heavy equipment — excavators, tractors, forklifts, loaders, and more — as they upgrade fleets, often at 40-70% below retail prices.
Government agencies regularly dispose of heavy equipment through surplus auctions. Find excavators, backhoes, tractors, loaders, forklifts, and construction equipment from the Department of Defense, state DOTs, and municipal public works departments.
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JLG LULL TELEHANDLER FORKLIFT 1044C-54 SERIES II - WILL SHIP - MA
$8,200Fall River, MA
113 bids
CASE BACKHOE LOADER
$10,210Baton Rouge, LA
77 bids
Scag Zero Turn Mower
$3,153Hamilton, OH
74 bids
Scag Zero Turn Mower
$2,428Hamilton, OH
72 bids
1989 Caterpillar 12G Motor Grader
$30,500Montclair, CA
63 bids
58 inch Toro Mower
$1,175Snellville, GA
58 bids
2008 JOHN DEERE BACKOE
$5,850Grand Prairie, TX
49 bids
NEW HOLLAND TRACTOR
$2,725Baton Rouge, LA
49 bids
SEIZED - Melrose Bobcat 753 Skidsteer
$3,550Weatherford, TX
40 bids
2015 Bobcat E55 Mini-Excavator w/quick attach buckets & Rock Hammer (Deluxe Cabin w/heat & air)
$22,200Branson, MO
38 bids
60" John Deere z930M
$1,175Springfield, MO
36 bids
2002 JOHN DEERE 310SG Backhoe Loader
$13,850Athens, AL
34 bids
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I buy heavy equipment at government auctions?
- Register on platforms like GSA Auctions, browse heavy equipment listings, inspect items when possible, and place your bid. GovAuctions lets you search multiple platforms at once for free.
- What kind of heavy equipment is available at government auctions?
- You can find excavators, backhoes, bulldozers, tractors, wheel loaders, forklifts, cranes, and trailers from government construction, public works, and military operations.
- Can I inspect heavy equipment before bidding?
- Most government auction platforms offer inspection periods before the auction closes. Check the listing for inspection dates and location details. Some also include detailed condition reports.
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