Lathe: what it sells for at government auction
According to GovAuctions sold-price data, the median lathe lot sold for $751 across 21 completed Canada government auctions in the last 12 months, with most closing between $1 and $1,631. The month-by-month trend is below.
Median sale
$751
Typical range
$1–$1,631
Completed lots
21
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Median sale price by month
2026-08
$2,175
2026-07
$161
2026-06
$391
2026-05
$943
Recent sold lathe examples
- Kent 1340BV Gap Bed Engine Lathe$2,025Sold Sep 1, 2026 · BRITISH COLUMBIA
- Colchester Student lathe$3,500Sold Aug 31, 2026 · ONTARIO
- Ammco Lathe$1,500Sold Aug 12, 2026 · ONTARIO
- Colchester Student 1800 Engine Lathe$2,225Sold Aug 5, 2026 · ALBERTA
- Colchester Student 1800 Geared Head Engine Lathe, 600V, 3-Jaw Chuck$2,125Sold Aug 5, 2026 · ALBERTA
- Lathe Machine$2,025Sold Jul 28, 2026 · ONTARIO
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a surplus lathe sell for at government auction?
- Across 21 completed Canada government auctions in the last 12 months, the median lathe sold for $751, with most closing between $1 and $1,631. Final prices vary with year, condition, mileage, and location.
- Where can I buy a surplus lathe?
- Government agencies sell surplus lathe through official platforms like GSA Auctions, GovDeals, and Public Surplus. GovAuctions aggregates live lathe listings into one free, searchable feed — no bid packs or credits required.
- Are these sold prices before or after fees?
- These are realised final winning bids, excluding buyer's premium and taxes. Budget for an additional buyer's premium (often around 10%), applicable taxes, and transport when estimating your all-in cost.
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Methodology: median final winning bid on lathe lots that closed on official Canada government auction platforms over the trailing 365 days, matched by title. Realised sale prices, excluding buyer's premium. No-bid lots excluded. Updated daily.