Government Surplus Equipment in California
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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1989 Caterpillar D5H
Davis, CA · 19 bids
2012 John Deere 750J Bulldozer
Davis, CA · 15 bids
Miller Bobcat 225G Welder- EL94-602A
Turlock, CA · 13 bids
2000 John Deere 7610 tractor - 50006
Modesto, CA · 10 bids
2002 Grove Crane- 40277
Modesto, CA · 9 bids
1998 John Deere 650G Dozer
Los Banos, CA · 6 bids
2006 John Deere 410G Backhoe Loader
Los Banos, CA · 5 bids
John Deere 310SE Backhoe
Tehachapi, CA · 5 bids
Caterpillar Wheel Loader, IT14G
Belmont, CA · 5 bids
2007 Skytrak 8042 forklift - 50708
Modesto, CA · 5 bids
Grasshopper Model 62012 Mower
Rancho Cordova, CA · 5 bids
Bobcat Trencher/Dozer
Davis, CA · 3 bids
43 active equipment auctions in California right now.Last updated: 2026-07-27
Browse government equipment auctions in California from federal, state, and local agencies in CA. Every lot is sold directly by the government agency that owns it - you bid on the original platform.
What Equipment Sell For in California
Median winning bids from 151 completed equipment sales in California, by item.
| Item | Median | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| forklift | $1,300 | 56 |
| Caterpillar | $6,300 | 24 |
| tractor | $1,950 | 19 |
| excavator | $1,950 | 19 |
| mini excavator | $1,950 | 17 |
| John Deere | $1,827 | 16 |
Based on recent completed government auction sales in California. Click any item for its full price history and recent sold examples.
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 California?
- Government surplus equipment in California are sold through official platforms like GSA Auctions (federal surplus) and other state and local agency auctions. GovAuctions aggregates California equipment listings into one free, searchable feed.
- Are government equipment auctions in California open to the public?
- Yes. Government surplus auctions in California 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 California?
- 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 CA - no middleman fees or bid packs required.
- Can I filter California equipment auctions by distance from my ZIP code?
- Yes. Surplus is pickup-only, 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, or 100 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 California state line that browsing by state alone would hide.