South Carolina 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.
Search all 31 Equipment auctions in South Carolina
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2003 CAT 430E HD Backhoe
North Myrtle Beach, SC · 37 bids
Diesel
2018 Caterpillar 303 CR
Ridgeland, SC · 29 bids
John Deere Z950M ZTRAK Mower
Georgetown, SC · 18 bids
Does not run
2023 John Deere 5100E MFWD Tractor
Swansea, SC · 13 bids
Diesel
Caterpillar 600 KVA Diesel Standby GenSet with 3412 Engine
Barnwell, SC · 11 bids
1988 Dresser Loader
Greenville, SC · 11 bids
1992 Caterpillar 816B Soil Compactor
Anderson, SC · 10 bids
Diesel
Exmark Mower
Rock Hill, SC · 8 bids
Exmark LZX740KC606 Mower
Rock Hill, SC · 6 bids
Does not run
2005 Colt w/ 4-cylinder diesel John Deere Motor
North Charleston, SC · 3 bids
Caterpillar 112 Rigid Frame Motor Grader
Beech Island, SC · 3 bids
24 hrsDiesel
Jacobsen 628 Turfcat Mower
Rock Hill, SC · 1 bid
Diesel
31 active equipment auctions in South Carolina right now.Last updated: 2026-09-09
Market demand: equipment in South Carolina sell about 86% of the time, typically ~26 bids, from 206 completed sales over the last year.
Browse government equipment auctions in South Carolina from federal, state, and local agencies in SC. Every lot is sold directly by the government agency that owns it - you bid on the original platform.
What Equipment Sell For in South Carolina
Median winning bids from 95 completed equipment sales in South Carolina, by item.
| Item | Median | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| John Deere | $3,825 | 39 |
| Caterpillar | $15,300 | 21 |
| forklift | $162 | 14 |
| zero turn mower | $1,333 | 13 |
| skid steer | $5,555 | 8 |
Based on recent completed government auction sales in South Carolina. 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 South Carolina?
- Government surplus equipment in South Carolina are sold through official platforms like GSA Auctions (federal surplus) and other state and local agency auctions. GovAuctions aggregates South Carolina equipment listings into one free, searchable feed.
- Are government equipment auctions in South Carolina open to the public?
- Yes. Government surplus auctions in South Carolina 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 South Carolina?
- 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 SC - no middleman fees or bid packs required.
- Can I filter South Carolina 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 South Carolina state line that browsing by state alone would hide.