Alabama Government Surplus Equipment
Government agencies auction surplus heavy equipment - excavators, tractors, forklifts, loaders, and more - as they upgrade fleets, often at 40–70% below retail prices.
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CASE 580 Super L Construction King Backhoe – 5,176 Hours – Enclosed Cab
Athens, AL · 30 bids
Diesel
GREEN 2007 JOHN DEERE 5525 TRACTOR
Mobile, AL · 28 bids
Diesel
John Deere 850 diesel
Rainbow City, AL · 23 bids
2022 CMC S28 Tracked Boom Lift
Birmingham, AL · 17 bids
1,926 hrsDiesel507 lb cap
Trenching and shoring equipment
Mobile, AL · 14 bids
lawn mower
Auburn, AL · 13 bids
2013 ALAMO MOWER 15' EAGLE BATWING
Orange Beach, AL · 13 bids
Tiger Mulching Head
Cullman, AL · 7 bids
2012 Hoist P-1000 Heavy Duty Forklift
Mobile, AL · 7 bids
Does not run
STIHL BR700 BACKPACK BLOWER
Mobile, AL · 7 bids
Does not run
2018 Bobcat E32i Mini Excavator
Pinson, AL · 6 bids
1,843 hrs
2012 Hoist P-1000 Heavy Duty Forklift
Mobile, AL · 6 bids
Does not run
49 active equipment auctions in Alabama right now.Last updated: 2026-09-24
Market demand: equipment in Alabama sell about 95% of the time, typically ~23 bids, from 217 completed sales over the last year.
Browse government equipment auctions in Alabama from federal, state, and local agencies in AL. Every lot is sold directly by the government agency that owns it - you bid on the original platform.
What Equipment Sell For in Alabama
Median winning bids from 147 completed equipment sales in Alabama, by item.
| Item | Median | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| John Deere | $10,100 | 42 |
| skid steer | $6,110 | 27 |
| mini excavator | $21,400 | 21 |
| forklift | $559 | 20 |
| John Deere tractor | $9,230 | 17 |
| zero turn mower | $1,853 | 11 |
Based on recent completed government auction sales in Alabama. Click any item for its full price history and recent sold examples.
Source: the GovAuctions Surplus Price Index. Free to cite with attribution.
For the bigger picture, see the Surplus Price Index for what government equipment sells for nationwide, or the Government Surplus Market Report for the latest trends across every category.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where can I find government surplus equipment auctions in Alabama?
- Government surplus equipment in Alabama are sold through official platforms like GSA Auctions (federal surplus) and other state and local agency auctions. GovAuctions aggregates Alabama equipment listings into one free, searchable feed.
- Are government equipment auctions in Alabama open to the public?
- Yes. Government surplus auctions in Alabama are open to the public. Anyone can register and bid on equipment through official platforms like GSA Auctions. No special license is required for most items.
- How do I bid on surplus equipment in Alabama?
- Browse listings on GovAuctions, click through to the original auction platform, register for a free account, and place your bid. Items are sold directly by government agencies in AL - no middleman fees or bid packs required.
- Can I filter Alabama equipment auctions by distance from my ZIP code?
- Yes. Most surplus is collected in person, so distance from you usually matters more than the state a lot sits in. In the GovAuctions feed you can enter your ZIP and set a radius of 25, 50, 100, or 200 miles, and the filter applies across every indexed platform at once rather than one marketplace at a time. Results sort by pickup distance, so a radius search also catches equipment just over the Alabama state line that browsing by state alone would hide.