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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2025 Bobcat T86 (Super Flow) Compact Track Loader
Jasper, AL · 77 bids
Terex R190T Track Skid Steer Loader
Shaker Heights, OH · 72 bids
TRACTOR, JOHN DEERE 310E BACKHOE (PC# A0500411)
Auburn, AL · 67 bids
Kubota BX22MLB
Bridgeport, WV · 60 bids
2017 Kubota M62 Tractor
Fort Worth, TX · 54 bids
2014 CAT 299D Skid Steer
Jasper, AL · 53 bids
2008 Komatsu Excavator PC27MR
Henderson, KY · 52 bids
2016 CATERPILLAR 259D CAT
Fort Worth, TX · 51 bids
2020 Caterpillar 150 Motor Grader – Build 15A
Macon, MS · 48 bids
NEW HOLLAND ASSET # 7579 FORKLIFT
Elizabeth, NJ · 48 bids
Yanmar YM1810 Compact Tractor with Koyker Front-End Loader
Winchester, TN · 46 bids
John Deere Mower
Brevard, NC · 41 bids
1362 active equipment auctions nationwide right now.Last updated: 2026-07-30
What they're worth: surplus heavy equipment typically sell for $420–$5,650 at government auction - median $1,500, from 5,103 completed sales in the last year. 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 the feed, 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?
- You arrange and pay for it. Government equipment auctions are pickup-only, usually 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.