Texas 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 369 Equipment auctions in Texas

369 active equipment auctions in Texas right now.Last updated: 2026-09-11

Market demand: equipment in Texas sell about 89% of the time, typically ~15 bids, from 396 completed sales over the last year.

Browse government equipment auctions in Texas from federal, state, and local agencies in TX. Every lot is sold directly by the government agency that owns it - you bid on the original platform.

What Equipment Sell For in Texas

Median winning bids from 416 completed equipment sales in Texas, by item.

ItemMedianSales
skid steer$6,89085
John Deere$6,65175
Caterpillar$20,70064
tractor$87563
forklift$80362
wheel loader$25,35020

Based on recent completed government auction sales in Texas. 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I find government surplus equipment auctions in Texas?
Government surplus equipment in Texas are sold through official platforms like GSA Auctions (federal surplus) and other state and local agency auctions. GovAuctions aggregates Texas equipment listings into one free, searchable feed.
Are government equipment auctions in Texas open to the public?
Yes. Government surplus auctions in Texas 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 Texas?
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 TX - no middleman fees or bid packs required.
Can I filter Texas 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 Texas state line that browsing by state alone would hide.