Government Surplus Equipment in Illinois
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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2004 Caterpillar 420D Backhoe Extendahoe
Arlington Heights, IL · 31 bids
Case 1845 Uni-Loader Skid Steer Loader w/ Enclosed Cab & Bucket
Barrington, IL · 29 bids
altoz zero turn trac mower
Alton, IL · 28 bids
Pallet of ~50 Bags – Wonderfill Artificial Turf Infill, Green Round Sand, 50 lb Bags
Barrington, IL · 13 bids
Demco 60 Gal Sprayer
Columbia, IL · 8 bids
(2) Titan 8500 Generators
Columbia, IL · 7 bids
1996 Crafco EZ Pour 100D Crack Sealer
Columbia, IL · 6 bids
1999 Fremont Div MEP-805A Generator
Easton, IL · 5 bids
1990 GMC Topkick Bucket Truck
North Chicago, IL · 5 bids
Lot of Stihl Chainsaws
West Chicago, IL · 4 bids
Lot of Stihl String Trimmers
West Chicago, IL · 3 bids
Lot of Stihl Blowers
West Chicago, IL · 3 bids
58 active equipment auctions in Illinois right now.Last updated: 2026-07-27
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 39 completed equipment sales in Illinois, by item.
| Item | Median | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| John Deere | $2,800 | 15 |
| tractor | $6,705 | 8 |
| zero turn mower | $1,446 | 8 |
| wheel loader | $44,575 | 8 |
Based on recent completed government auction sales in Illinois. 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 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. 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 Illinois state line that browsing by state alone would hide.