Government Surplus Equipment in Tennessee
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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Mini Excavator
Smyrna, TN · 44 bids
Yanmar YM1810 Compact Tractor with Koyker Front-End Loader
Winchester, TN · 38 bids
1986 CATERPILLAR D4H TRACTOR, DOZER, CRAWLER
Knoxville, TN · 37 bids
LARGE LOT OF MISC RIGGING EQUIPMENT
Chattanooga, TN · 34 bids
2019 JOHN DEERE 390 FLAIL MOWER
Bolivar, TN · 31 bids
1974 CATEPILLAR 977L DOZER LOADER
Knoxville, TN · 30 bids
2017 JOHN DEERE 1550 MOWER
Nashville, TN · 27 bids
1995 BANDIT 200XP BRUSH CHIPPER
Knoxville, TN · 25 bids
1992 JOHN DEERE 5200 TRACTOR
Knoxville, TN · 19 bids
1988 CASE 585 TRACTOR
Knoxville, TN · 17 bids
1997 JOHN DEERE 6300 TRACTOR
Knoxville, TN · 17 bids
Toro 5 Gang Reel Mower
Smyrna, TN · 12 bids
56 active equipment auctions in Tennessee right now.Last updated: 2026-07-27
Browse government equipment auctions in Tennessee from federal, state, and local agencies in TN. Every lot is sold directly by the government agency that owns it - you bid on the original platform.
What Equipment Sell For in Tennessee
Median winning bids from 127 completed equipment sales in Tennessee, by item.
| Item | Median | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| John Deere | $6,025 | 39 |
| tractor | $7,215 | 25 |
| New Holland | $5,265 | 13 |
| Caterpillar | $14,180 | 12 |
| backhoe | $6,890 | 10 |
| lawn mower | $1,563 | 10 |
Based on recent completed government auction sales in Tennessee. 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 Tennessee?
- Government surplus equipment in Tennessee are sold through official platforms like GSA Auctions (federal surplus) and other state and local agency auctions. GovAuctions aggregates Tennessee equipment listings into one free, searchable feed.
- Are government equipment auctions in Tennessee open to the public?
- Yes. Government surplus auctions in Tennessee 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 Tennessee?
- 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 TN - no middleman fees or bid packs required.
- Can I filter Tennessee 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 Tennessee state line that browsing by state alone would hide.