Iowa 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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2012 Caterpillar 420F Backhoe
Pleasant Hill, IA · 30 bids
2,882 hrsDiesel4x4
Toro Groundsmaster 7200/7210 ROPS
Des Moines, IA · 25 bids
2,792 hrsDoes not runDiesel
1998 Volvo L150C Wheel Loader
Lockridge, IA · 24 bids
Diesel
2019 Airman PDS400S-6E1 Air Compressor
Des Moines, IA · 21 bids
3,347 hrsDiesel
Vermeer BC906 Wood Chipper
Clear Lake, IA · 18 bids
2022 Husqvarna CRT 36 Power Trowel
Des Moines, IA · 18 bids
135 hrs
International 966 Tractor
Clear Lake, IA · 17 bids
6,118 hrsDiesel
2026 ATS T-460 Compact Utility Loader
Dubuque, IA · 17 bids
2007 Kobelco SK35SR-3 Mini Excavator
Grundy Center, IA · 15 bids
4,726 hrsDiesel
2008 Bobcat S150 Skid Steer Loader
Jesup, IA · 15 bids
7,832 hrsDiesel
JCT Skid Steer Grapple Bucket
Dubuque, IA · 15 bids
2012 Caterpillar 336E L Excavator
Des Moines, IA · 14 bids
8,856 hrsDiesel
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148 active equipment auctions in Iowa right now.Last updated: 2026-10-29
Market demand: equipment in Iowa sell about 95% of the time, typically ~20 bids, from 169 completed sales over the last year.
Browse government equipment auctions in Iowa from federal, state, and local agencies in IA. Every lot is sold directly by the government agency that owns it - you bid on the original platform.
What Equipment Sell For in Iowa
Median winning bids from 71 completed equipment sales in Iowa, by item.
| Item | Median | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| John Deere | $4,696 | 45 |
| John Deere tractor | $8,515 | 15 |
| Skid steer | $5,650 | 11 |
Based on recent completed government auction sales in Iowa. 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 Iowa?
- Government surplus equipment in Iowa are sold through official platforms like GSA Auctions (federal surplus) and other state and local agency auctions. GovAuctions aggregates Iowa equipment listings into one free, searchable feed.
- Are government equipment auctions in Iowa open to the public?
- Yes. Government surplus auctions in Iowa 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 Iowa?
- 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 IA - no middleman fees or bid packs required.
- Can I filter Iowa 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 Iowa state line that browsing by state alone would hide.