Wisconsin Government & State Surplus Auctions (2026)
2,169 active government auctions in Wisconsin right now, listed by 60 named WI sellers across 11 official platforms. Most of it sits in Mount Horeb and La Crosse (69 WI cities have lots open).
Government surplus in Wisconsin carries a median winning bid of $74 (typical range $15–$1,042), from 2,774 completed sales, per the GovAuctions.app Surplus Price Index.
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2013 Ford F150 XL Supercab 4WD Pickup Truck
Mount Horeb, WI · 30 bids
118,356 miV6
2009 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Reg Cab 4WD 8' Service Truck - Mechanical Condition Updated 10/8/26
Mount Horeb, WI · 28 bids
78,570 miV8
2008 Ford F150 XL Reg Cab Pickup Truck
Sussex, WI · 27 bids
61,608 miV6
2012 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Crew Cab 4WD Pickup Truck w/ Tonneau Cover - Police
Chippewa Falls, WI · 27 bids
79,700 miV8
2014 Freightliner M2 4x2 DRW Single Axle 15' Altec Bucket Truck w/Venturo Crane
Mount Horeb, WI · 25 bids
324,734 miDiesel
2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT Dbl Cab 4WD Pickup Truck
Mount Horeb, WI · 24 bids
129,867 miV8
1992 John Deere 770BH Motor Grader
Lakewood, WI · 23 bids
9 hrsDiesel
2020 Ford F150 XL Supercab 4WD Pickup Truck
Hudson, WI · 23 bids
51,557 miV6
2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT Ext Cab 4WD 4D Pickup Truck - Police
Mount Horeb, WI · 20 bids
163,672 miV8
2013 Ford F150 XL Supercab 4WD Pickup Truck w/ Toolbox Bed Cover
Stevens Point, WI · 20 bids
21,553 miV8
2011 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Ext Cab 4WD 4 Door 8' Service Truck
Mount Horeb, WI · 19 bids
164,805 miV8
2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew Cab 4WD Pickup Truck w/ Tonneau Cover
Hudson, WI · 19 bids
108,540 miV6
Who's Selling in Wisconsin Right Now
The 2,169 active Wisconsin lots come from 60 named sellers - counties, cities, school districts, universities, state agencies and federal sellers. The busiest right now:
- Wisconsin Surplus Online Auction - 1918 active listings
- Public Surplus - 26 active listings
- Custom Truck One Source - 23 active listings
- GSA Fleet — U.S. General Services Administration - 15 active listings
- University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee Surplus, WI - 14 active listings
- Eau Claire, WI - 12 active listings
- Department of Medicine and Surgery — Department of Medicine and Surgery - 10 active listings
- Fort McCoy, WI - 10 active listings
Seller names come from the source platform and change as lots sell, so this list moves week to week.
What Government Surplus Sold For in Wisconsin
Median winning bids from 2,503 completed government auction sales in Wisconsin, by category.
| Category | Median | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicles | $2,639 | 819 |
| Electronics | $43 | 533 |
| Tools & industrial | $64 | 403 |
| Office furniture | $7 | 389 |
| Heavy equipment | $861 | 158 |
| Medical & lab equipment | $43 | 102 |
| Collectibles | $192 | 72 |
| Jewelry | $214 | 16 |
| Military surplus | $8 | 11 |
Based on recent completed government auction sales in Wisconsin. Click any category for its full price history and recent sold examples.
Source: the GovAuctions Surplus Price Index. Free to cite with attribution.
Wisconsin Sold Prices by Item
The most-sold items at Wisconsin government auctions, with the median winning bid for each.
| Item | Median | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Ford Explorer | $5,265 | 72 |
| HP EliteDesk | $23 | 63 |
| HP EliteBook | $65 | 55 |
| File cabinet | $7 | 47 |
| Dump truck | $12,740 | 36 |
| Projector | $23 | 36 |
| Drill | $33 | 33 |
| Chevrolet Silverado | $13,000 | 28 |
| Milwaukee | $31 | 21 |
| Dodge Caravan | $3,137 | 20 |
Based on recent completed government auction sales in Wisconsin. Click any item for its full price history and recent sold examples.
Source: the GovAuctions Surplus Price Index. Free to cite with attribution.
Whether you're searching for Wisconsin gov auctions, State of Wisconsin surplus, Wisconsin state auctions, or government auto auctions in Wisconsin, this page pulls listings from federal GSA, HUD foreclosures, GovDeals, Public Surplus, and WI state and local agencies into one feed. Every lot is sold directly by the government agency that owns it - you bid on the original platform. Searching outside Wisconsin? Browse government auctions nationwide.Last updated: 2026-10-14
Wisconsin Auctions by Category
Or see these categories nationwide: Vehicles, Real Estate, Electronics, Military, Tools, Equipment, Jewelry, Collectibles.
Auctions Near You in Wisconsin
Most surplus is collected in person, so distance usually decides which lots are worth bidding on - a Mount Horeb lot and a Cadott lot are the same search but not the same drive. This page sorts by how far the pickup location is from you:
Top Cities for Wisconsin Auctions
Where Wisconsin Auctions Come From
Government surplus in Wisconsin is sold across several official platforms. Here's the current breakdown of active listings:
- Wisconsin Surplus Online Auction in Wisconsin - 1918 active listings
- GovDeals in Wisconsin - 96 active listings
- Public Surplus in Wisconsin - 52 active listings
- Purple Wave in Wisconsin - 42 active listings
- J.J. Kane Auctioneers in Wisconsin - 25 active listings
- GSA Fleet Vehicle Sales - 15 active listings in Wisconsin
- GSA Auctions - 11 active listings in Wisconsin
- Fannie Mae HomePath - 7 active listings in Wisconsin
- HUD HomeStore - 1 active listing in Wisconsin
- Freddie Mac HomeSteps - 1 active listing in Wisconsin
- Municibid - 1 active listing in Wisconsin
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where can I find government surplus auctions in Wisconsin?
- Government surplus auctions in Wisconsin are listed on GSA Auctions (federal surplus), HUD HomeStore (foreclosed properties), GovDeals, Public Surplus, and the State of Wisconsin's own surplus platform. Right now the 2,169 open Wisconsin lots come from Wisconsin Surplus Online Auction (1918), GovDeals (96), Public Surplus (52), Purple Wave (42), and 7 other official platforms. GovAuctions aggregates them into one free, searchable feed, and you bid on the original platform.
- What can I buy at government auctions in Wisconsin?
- Government auctions in Wisconsin offer vehicles, heavy equipment, electronics, office furniture, tools, real estate, and seized property from federal, state, and local agencies in WI. The open Wisconsin lots break down as other (692), furniture (424), vehicles (232), collectibles (211), electronics (175). Items are sold directly by government agencies with no middleman fees.
- Which cities in Wisconsin have the most government auctions?
- Surplus is collected in person, so the pickup city usually decides whether a lot is worth bidding on. The busiest Wisconsin pickup locations right now are Mount Horeb (258), La Crosse (203), Mt. Horeb (198), Madison (173), Eau Claire (146), with lots open in 64 more WI cities. Counts move as lots sell and agencies post new rounds.
- Are government auctions in Wisconsin legit?
- Yes - every listing on this page links directly to an official government auction platform (GSA, HUD, GovDeals, Public Surplus). There are no bid packs, credits, or "pay to access" schemes. GovAuctions is a free search layer on top of these official platforms; you bid on the original site.
- Are government auctions in Wisconsin open to the public?
- Yes. Government surplus auctions in Wisconsin are open to the public. Anyone can register and bid on items through official platforms like GSA Auctions. No special license is required.