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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2002 Caterpillar Backhoe 430D
Allentown, PA · 96 bids
1993 CAT 950F FRONT-END LOADER
Saint Paul, MN · 66 bids
8,332 hrs
FORD TRACTOR WITH TIGER BOOM MOWER ATTACHMENT
Montevideo, MN · 66 bids
Diesel4x4
2017 CIMLIN PMG MAGMA M1
Maricopa, AZ · 65 bids
50g John Deere mini excavator
Ripley, MS · 63 bids
1,729 hrs
John Deere 4520 Tractor
Jb Andrews, MD · 61 bids
John Deere 324K Wheel Loader
Mount Joy, PA · 57 bids
4,042 hrs
SNOW DOGG SNOW PLOW 16020920 (R3B6FY27)
Saint Paul, MN · 56 bids
2012 Caterpillar 299C Crawler Skid Steer Loader
Longmont, CO · 55 bids
1,161 hrsDiesel
1997 Case 550G Dozer
Wichita, KS · 55 bids
3,583 hrsDiesel
2015 John Deere 6125M MFWD Tractor
Corsicana, TX · 55 bids
3,211 hrsDiesel
2003 Genie Boom Lift
Durham, NC · 54 bids
4582 active equipment auctions nationwide right now.Last updated: 2026-10-31
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Cat DEUCE Deployable Universal Combat Earthmover Crawler Dozer
$2,500NC
2018 John Deere 850K WLT Dozer
$10Artesia, NM
2000 Caterpillar 611 Scraper
$2,600Artesia, NM
2015 Ditch Witch R300 Cable Plow
No bidsAustell, GA
2019 Caterpillar 289D3 Tracked Skid Steer Loader
$1,050Newcastle, OK
Flame Arrester Skid
No bidsSeminole, TX
2013 Stepp OJK-125 Melter Applicator
$10Waterloo, IL
1998 John Deere 4100 MFWD Tractor
$23Warsaw, IL
Excavator Ripper Tooth
No bidsInola, OK
2026 AGT STSD10 Skid Steer Seeder
$275Inola, OK
2006 New Holland BR750A Round Baler
$23Oak Grove, MO
Rome TAW20-28 Off-Set Disk
$13Oak Grove, MO
2021 Topcat SSSG72 Skid Steer Grader
No bidsRockwell Place, TX
Field Cultivator
$10Altus, OK
2018 Crown SP3520-30 Order Picker
$10Johnson City, TN
Nissan NF01 Forklift
$1,000Dixon, IL
What they're worth: surplus heavy equipment typically sell for $370–$5,550 at government auction - median $1,525, from 11,315 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.