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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2010 Bobcat A300 w/Attachments
$18,600Oshawa, ON
73 bids
Case 580 SK Turbo Backhoe Loader (2-WD)
$7,500Medina, WA
66 bids
2021 Caterpillar 308CR
$25,500Fayetteville, AR
66 bids
2016 John Deere Mower
$10,700Oshawa, ON
57 bids
New Holland Tractor
$4,850Bridgeport, CT
55 bids
2006 Kubota L3400HST Utility Tractor
$6,050Noblesville, IN
54 bids
2017 Hustler Super Zero Turn Mower
$3,800Olmsted Falls, OH
51 bids
2007 Aebi TT270 Tractor and Mower
$4,650Waterford, NY
51 bids
John Deere 1435 Series II Commercial Front Mower with Attachments
$1,800Swanton, OH
47 bids
TN 75DA 4X4 CAB TRACTOR
$6,125Harriman, TN
45 bids
2014 Doosan G33P5 Forklift - Surplus Lot
$3,550Nashville, TN
44 bids
Dixie Chopper Zero Turn Lawn Mower
$1,100Lexington, TN
43 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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