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.
4155 active equipment auctions across 9 official government sources, updated twice daily.Last updated: 2026-08-23
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JD Tractor w/forks & 15' Bushhog
Grand Chenier, LA · 27 bids
2014 Kobelco SK85CS Mini Excavator
Rogers, AR · 27 bids
Diesel
2006 Hitachi Zaxis 135US Excavator
Montreal, MO · 27 bids
Diesel
2014 Kawasaki 65TMV - 2 Loader Rubber Tire - Surplus Lot
Nashville, TN · 26 bids
2012 John Deere 644K Loader (ID#12493) (26-2464) 405
Medical Lake, WA · 26 bids
Diesel
1999 Caterpillar 416C Backhoe
Las Vegas, NV · 26 bids
Diesel
1996 Case 1845C Uni-Loader Skid Steer Loader
Topeka, KS · 26 bids
Diesel
2015 Takeuchi TL8 Tracked Skid Steer Loader
Tulsa, OK · 26 bids
Diesel
2011 Caterpillar M318D Wheeled Excavator
Wichita, KS · 26 bids
Diesel
John Deere Tractor
Croton On Hudson, NY · 25 bids
2013 Caterpillar 430F Extendahoe
Arlington Heights, IL · 25 bids
6,109 hrs
2006 John Deere 310SG Backhoe
East Saint Louis, IL · 25 bids
Diesel4x4
What they're worth: surplus equipment typically sell for $400–$5,926 at government auction - median $1,500, from 6,771 completed sales in the last year, per the GovAuctions Surplus Price Index. Demand: equipment sell about 89% of the time, typically ~18 bids, from 5,482 completed sales, per the GovAuctions Surplus Market Report. Look up a specific item · See all categories
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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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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