Government Surplus Tools & Industrial Equipment
Government agencies auction professional-grade tools and industrial equipment - generators, welders, compressors, and power tools - built to commercial standards and sold as departments upgrade.
4,747 active tools auctions across 16 official government sources, with new listings every 30 minutes. 31 buyers are watching this category.Last updated: 2026-10-07
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Fuel Tank
Georgetown, TX
Mig welder
West Des Moines, IA · 26 bids
Honda Gasoline Generators, Qty 2
DENVER FEDERAL CENTER, CO · 6 bids
2 units
Bosch Planer - A9
Nashville, TN · 11 bids
Storage Tanks (Lot of 4)
Irvine, KY · 19 bids
T-Shaped Transfer Tank
Georgetown, TX · 9 bids
Water Tank
Ishpeming, MI · 3 bids
Powermatic 130 Wood Planer
BROOKVILLE, KS · 7 bids
100 Gallon Diesel Transfer Tank
Lawrence, MA · 6 bids
Grizzly G7213 Planer
Fort Calhoun, NE · 6 bids
Performax 6" Jointer/Planer
Waukesha, WI · 4 bids
Pontoon Boat Frame
Ishpeming, MI · 1 bid
What they're worth: surplus tools typically sell for $37–$410 at government auction - median $117, from 15,699 completed sales since May 2026, per the GovAuctions.app Surplus Price Index. Demand: tools sell about 79% of the time, typically ~11 bids, from 16,387 completed sales, per the GovAuctions.app Surplus Market Report. Look up a specific item · See all categories
Find professional-grade tools and industrial equipment at government surplus auctions. From power tools and hand tools to generators, welders, and air compressors - government agencies auction equipment that was built to last.
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Carabiner Folding Knives (Anchorage, AK)
$10Anchorage, AK
Credit Card Knives/Survival tools (Juneau, AK)
$10Juneau, AK
Air Compressor, Ingersoll Rand, Model 2475 N 7.5, Qty 1
$200Houston, TX
Baileigh variable speed drill press
$1,100Morgantown, WV
VIntage 14" DELTA / ROCKWELL Bandsaw with 1 H.P Motor w/Miter Gauge
$77Westover, WV
ELECTRIC GRINDR ON A STAND 1 HAND SAW
$20Middletown, OH
8 ft N92781 (SALEM) pole saw (BLADE SAW IS DETACHED) "DH"
$30Richmond, VA
8000W GENERATOR (227517 TM)
$40Dry Branch, GA
T - TECH TRANSMISSION SERVICE MACHINE
$100Rice, MN
Generator 5000 Watt
$25Middleburg Heights, OH
(2) 5500 Gallon Double-Walled Chemical Storage Tanks
$55Vero Beach, FL
Jigsaw ( Works)
$10Round Rock, TX
Skil Power Drill (Works)
$10Round Rock, TX
Used Gas Generator
$1New Carlisle, IN
Used Hurst Portable Hydraulic Pump
$1New Carlisle, IN
Rubbermaid (5 Drawer) Mobile Station Tool Box w/handles on Wheels
$25Palmdale, CA
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- What kind of tools are sold at government surplus auctions?
- You can find professional-grade power tools, hand tools, generators, welders, air compressors, and industrial equipment. These are commercial-grade items originally purchased for government workshops and maintenance facilities.
- Are government surplus tools in working condition?
- Condition varies by listing. Many tools are in good working order; some are sold as-is. Always read the condition description carefully and inspect if possible.
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