Wisconsin Government & State Surplus Auctions (2026)
1,300 active government auctions in Wisconsin right now, listed by 56 named WI sellers across 11 official platforms. Most of it sits in La Crosse and Hudson (61 WI cities have lots open).
Government surplus in Wisconsin carries a median winning bid of $80 (typical range $15–$963), from 3,418 completed sales, per the GovAuctions.app Surplus Price Index.
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2017 Ford Explorer Police Interceptor 4Door AWD SUV
Lake Mills, WI · 6 bids
91,905 miV6
1996 Ford F350 XL Diesel 4WD Reg Cab US Tanker Brush Truck
Elkhorn, WI · 6 bids
10,747 miV8
2012 Ford F250 Super Duty Utility Bed Pickup Truck
McFarland, WI · 5 bids
41,672 mi4x4
2006 GMC Sierra 2X4 3500 with tommy lift
Manitowoc, WI · 4 bids
V8
2020 Ford Explorer Interceptor
Brookfield, WI · 4 bids
82,891 miAWD
2019 Ram 1500
Rhinelander, WI · 1 bid
118,235 mi8 cyl
(1) 2020 iMac - Retina 5k
La Crosse, WI · 11 bids
Lot of 4 - Goodyear Wrangler LT265/70-R18 All Terrain Tires
Rudolph, WI · 3 bids
1992 15' MirroCraft Jon Boat w/ 30hp Mariner Tiller and Yacht Club Trailer
Woodruff, WI · 3 bids
1969 16' Monark Flat Bottom Jon Boat w/ 30hp Mariner Tiller and Trailer
Woodruff, WI · 3 bids
2023 Peterbilt 389 Tank Truck
Milwaukee, WI · 3 bids
240,091 miDiesel
2019 Ford F250 Super Duty Ext. Cab Pickup Truck
McFarland, WI · 3 bids
216,029 mi4x4
Who's Selling in Wisconsin Right Now
The 1,300 active Wisconsin lots come from 56 named sellers - counties, cities, school districts, universities, state agencies and federal sellers. The busiest right now:
- Wisconsin Surplus Online Auction - 1030 active listings
- Appleton, WI - 42 active listings
- Public Surplus - 25 active listings
- ALTEC INDUSTRIES - PLANT 953 - 17 active listings
- Menasha Police Department, WI - 16 active listings
- University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee Surplus, WI - 14 active listings
- Eau Claire, WI - 11 active listings
- Dynamic Lifecycle Innovations Inc. Government Remarketing, WI - 11 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 3,124 completed government auction sales in Wisconsin, by category.
| Category | Median | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicles | $2,787 | 938 |
| Electronics | $47 | 650 |
| Office furniture | $6 | 509 |
| Tools & industrial | $67 | 505 |
| Heavy equipment | $971 | 208 |
| Collectibles | $157 | 172 |
| Medical & lab equipment | $37 | 110 |
| Jewelry | $206 | 17 |
| Military surplus | $9 | 15 |
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 | $5,208 | 82 |
| HP EliteBook | $68 | 78 |
| HP EliteDesk | $21 | 75 |
| Trailer | $2,550 | 63 |
| File cabinet | $7 | 61 |
| Projector | $23 | 40 |
| Drill | $33 | 37 |
| HP laptop | $90 | 36 |
| Chevrolet Silverado | $13,000 | 34 |
| iPad | $111 | 28 |
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: 2026-10-22
Wisconsin Auctions by Category
Or see these categories nationwide: Vehicles, Real Estate, Electronics, Tools, Equipment, Jewelry, Furniture, Medical.
Auctions Near You in Wisconsin
Most surplus is collected in person, so distance usually decides which lots are worth bidding on - a La Crosse lot and a Neenah 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 - 1030 active listings
- GovDeals in Wisconsin - 141 active listings
- Public Surplus in Wisconsin - 43 active listings
- J.J. Kane Auctioneers in Wisconsin - 35 active listings
- Purple Wave - 17 active listings in Wisconsin
- GSA Auctions - 15 active listings in Wisconsin
- Fannie Mae HomePath - 8 active listings in Wisconsin
- GSA Fleet Vehicle Sales - 7 active listings in Wisconsin
- HUD HomeStore - 2 active listings 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 1,300 open Wisconsin lots come from Wisconsin Surplus Online Auction (1030), GovDeals (141), Public Surplus (43), J.J. Kane Auctioneers (35), 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 (433), furniture (274), vehicles (149), electronics (114), tools (100). 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 La Crosse (173), Hudson (83), Stevens Point (82), Oshkosh (71), Menomonie (61), with lots open in 56 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.