Heavy Equipment Auctions Near Me: Government Surplus Machinery
When agencies retire their machinery, it goes to public auction: excavators, backhoes, loaders, dump trucks, tractors, mowers, trailers, and generators from DOTs, public works, parks departments, and the military. Equipment is heavy and expensive to haul, so the closest auctions are almost always the smartest buy.
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2013 Caterpillar 416F, 4WD Front-end Bucket Loader with Backhoe and Thumb
Raleigh, NC · 123 bids
Diesel
2006 New Holland, LS180B Loader
Delhi, NY · 83 bids
2014 Case TV380 Skid Steer
Lawrenceville, GA · 83 bids
1,300 hrsDiesel84 HP
2004 Caterpillar I28 Articulating Wheel Loader w/3 Yard Bucket Attachment
Custer, WI · 79 bids
Diesel
2024 New Holland L320 SSL Skid Steer w/Bucket Attachment
Whitewater, WI · 78 bids
Diesel67 HP
John Deere 5100M Cab 4x4 Tractor
Dawsonville, GA · 74 bids
John Deere 250 Series II
Mount Clemens, MI · 72 bids
John Deere 5603 Tractor
Abingdon, VA · 71 bids
Diesel4x4
2006 Caterpillar D4G LGP Dozer
Chadron, NE · 68 bids
Diesel
2000 Bomag BW213 D-3 Single Drum Roller
Cortez, CO · 67 bids
Diesel
2012 John Deere 310SK Loader Backhoe
Springfield, MO · 65 bids
4x4
Komatsu Mini Excavator
Athens, AL · 58 bids
3617 active equipment auctions nationwide right now.Last updated: 2026-09-13
What they're worth: surplus heavy equipment typically sell for $436–$6,684 at government auction - median $1,725, from 8,071 completed sales in the last year, per the GovAuctions Surplus Price Index. Look up a specific item · See all categories
Surplus equipment is scattered across platforms - a county might list a loader on GovDeals while the state DOT runs a Purple Wave sale and the GSA disposes of federal machinery separately. We pull them into one feed so you can enter your ZIP, set a radius, and weigh the freight cost against the deal. Every listing shows the pickup location and condition notes up front.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I find heavy equipment auctions near me?
- Open GovAuctions.app, enter your ZIP, and set a distance radius. The feed combines government surplus machinery from GovDeals, GSA, Purple Wave and other platforms and sorts by pickup distance. Because hauling equipment is costly, filtering by distance is the fastest way to find machines where the freight math actually works in your favor.
- What kinds of equipment do government agencies auction?
- A wide range: excavators, backhoes, skid steers, wheel loaders, dump and utility trucks, tractors and mowers, generators, compressors, trailers, and attachments - retired by DOTs, public works, parks departments, utilities, and the military. Some pieces are low-hour and well-maintained; others are sold as-is for parts or rebuild. Each listing states hours, condition, and location.
- Is buying surplus equipment cheaper than a dealer?
- Frequently. Agencies auction equipment to clear it on a schedule, not to chase top dollar, so winning bids often beat dealer pricing - especially for well-used machines. Factor in the buyer's premium, transport (which can be significant for heavy items), and the as-is nature of most sales. Inspecting in person before bidding is strongly advised for big-ticket machinery.
- How do I transport equipment after I win?
- Almost always you arrange and pay for it. Under 3% of heavy-equipment listings offer shipping, so plan on collecting within 5-10 business days, and large machines need a flatbed or lowboy hauler. This is the single biggest reason to buy near you: a great deal three states away can be erased by freight. Confirm the pickup location and the item's weight/dimensions on the listing before bidding.