California Government Surplus Tools
Government agencies auction professional-grade tools and industrial equipment - generators, welders, compressors, and power tools - built to commercial standards.
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2004 COATS 9024E RIM CLAMP-2HP TIRE CHANGER MACHINE
Victorville, CA · 24 bids
Rotary SP09 2-post vehicle lift (lift #8)
San Jose, CA · 18 bids
**** LENNOX HVAC BY LOT **** (Y)
Los Angeles, CA · 17 bids
Lot of 2 Diesel Stripers and Battery Booster
Sacramento, CA · 17 bids
**** 5500 LBS MANUAL PALLET JACK **** (I)
Los Angeles, CA · 16 bids
Compressor, Sullair, 425DH, Qty 1
Goleta, CA · 15 bids
1989 Promark Kohler Magnum 18 H.P.
Cypress, CA · 15 bids
Compressor, Sullair, 425DH, Qty 1
Goleta, CA · 13 bids
Tormach PCNC 770 Series
Corning, CA · 12 bids
2020 Genie Iwp20Sdc/Man Lift
Montclair, CA · 12 bids
Tormach PCNC 770 Series
Corning, CA · 11 bids
Miscellaneous Souvenir Knives/Multi-tools
Sacramento, CA · 11 bids
395 active tools auctions in California right now.Last updated: 2026-10-26
Market demand: tools in California sell about 81% of the time, typically ~11 bids, from 2,212 completed sales over the last year.
Browse government tools auctions in California from federal, state, and local agencies in CA. Every lot is sold directly by the government agency that owns it - you bid on the original platform.
What Tools Sell For in California
Median winning bids from 592 completed tools sales in California, by item.
| Item | Median | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Folding knives | $375 | 187 |
| Generator | $250 | 86 |
| Drill | $65 | 58 |
| Air compressor | $159 | 46 |
| Grinder | $61 | 34 |
| Drill press | $65 | 31 |
Based on recent completed government auction sales in California. 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 tools 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 tools auctions in California?
- Government surplus tools in California are sold through official platforms like GSA Auctions (federal surplus) and other state and local agency auctions. GovAuctions aggregates California tools listings into one free, searchable feed.
- Are government tools auctions in California open to the public?
- Yes. Government surplus auctions in California are open to the public. Anyone can register and bid on tools through official platforms like GSA Auctions. No special license is required for most items.
- How do I bid on surplus tools in California?
- 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 CA - no middleman fees or bid packs required.
- Can I filter California tools 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 tools just over the California state line that browsing by state alone would hide.