Illinois 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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CAT 262B Skid Steer
Oswego, IL · 22 bids
1991 Ford 1220 MFWD Tractor
Wheeling, IL · 20 bids
Diesel
2011 John Deere 9770 STS RWA Combine
Beecher City, IL · 16 bids
Diesel
John Deere Loader Bucket Model 563
Roanoke, IL · 15 bids
2012 Ditch Witch JT2020 Mach 1 Directional Boring Unit
Clinton, IL · 15 bids
Diesel
New Holland LX 865 Turbo Skid Steer Loader
Frankfort, IL · 14 bids
Diesel
2005 Vermeer D18x22 Navigator HDD Directional Boring Unit Directional Boring Unit
Clinton, IL · 14 bids
Diesel
Linde H80D-396 Forklift
Clinton, IL · 12 bids
Diesel15,125 lb cap
2012 John Deere 608C Corn Head
Shumway, IL · 9 bids
2008 John Deere
Northbrook, IL · 8 bids
2021 New Holland L334 Skid Steer
Lemont, IL · 8 bids
48 hrs
2014 MORBARK M15R Chipper. John Deere 4045T NEW PARTS!
Mount Prospect, IL · 8 bids
2,050 hrsDiesel
90 active equipment auctions in Illinois right now.Last updated: 2026-09-10
Market demand: equipment in Illinois sell about 91% of the time, typically ~11 bids, from 179 completed sales over the last year.
Browse government equipment auctions in Illinois from federal, state, and local agencies in IL. Every lot is sold directly by the government agency that owns it - you bid on the original platform.
What Equipment Sell For in Illinois
Median winning bids from 48 completed equipment sales in Illinois, by item.
| Item | Median | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| John Deere | $2,125 | 21 |
| wheel loader | $44,575 | 10 |
| zero turn mower | $1,700 | 9 |
| snow plow | $450 | 8 |
Based on recent completed government auction sales in Illinois. 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 Illinois?
- Government surplus equipment in Illinois are sold through official platforms like GSA Auctions (federal surplus) and other state and local agency auctions. GovAuctions aggregates Illinois equipment listings into one free, searchable feed.
- Are government equipment auctions in Illinois open to the public?
- Yes. Government surplus auctions in Illinois 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 Illinois?
- 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 IL - no middleman fees or bid packs required.
- Can I filter Illinois 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 Illinois state line that browsing by state alone would hide.