Purple Wave Auctions: Live Listings Nationwide (2026)
5322 active Purple Wave listings across the U.S. right now.
Purple Wave is a no-reserve online auction marketplace strong in the Midwest and Plains, and a major outlet for government surplus from cities, counties, state DOTs, school districts, and municipal road/fire departments. We list only its government-consigned lots - fleet pickups and vehicles, construction and ag equipment, trailers, and shop tools - filtered out of its broader mix of private contractor and farm consignments. Each lot is a timed auction with pickup at the selling agency. Every listing links back to bid on purplewave.com - GovAuctions doesn't sit between you and the seller.Last updated: 2026-10-15
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2009 Wirtgen W2100 Milling Machine
Elgin, IL · 76 bids
2,614 hrsDiesel
2015 Caterpillar 730C Water Wagon
Denver, CO · 68 bids
9,368 hrsDiesel
2004 Peterbilt 378 Semi Truck
Ardmore, OK · 63 bids
Diesel
1996 Freightliner FLD Semi Truck
Altamont, KS · 55 bids
177,739 miDiesel
1997 Case 550G Dozer
Wichita, KS · 54 bids
3,583 hrsDiesel
2009 Peterbilt 388 Semi Truck
Tulsa, OK · 53 bids
Diesel
2006 Freightliner Columbia Semi Truck
Eagle Lake, MN · 53 bids
Diesel
2016 Ford F250 Super Duty Crew Cab Pickup Truck
Higginsville, MO · 53 bids
92,189 mi4x4Diesel
2003 Ford F550 Rollback Truck
Wichita, KS · 53 bids
116,497 miDiesel
2015 Freightliner M2 Dump Truck
Warner, OK · 52 bids
290,492 miDiesel
2018 Caterpillar D6N Dozer
Ardmore, OK · 48 bids
1,008 hrsDiesel
2005 John Deere 670D Motor Grader
Norton, KS · 47 bids
5,339 hrsDiesel
Purple Wave Auctions by Category
What Purple Wave Categories Sell For at Auction
Median winning bids from 90,838 completed government auction sales in the last year, for the categories Purple Wave carries.
Market-wide sold prices across every government auction platform we track, not Purple Wave alone - use them as a valuation benchmark before you bid. The typical range is the middle 50% of sales (25th to 75th percentile).
Source: the GovAuctions Surplus Price Index, built from completed sales on official U.S. government auction platforms. Free to cite with attribution.
Purple Wave Auctions by State
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Purple Wave auctions are live right now?
- There are 5322 active Purple Wave listings across the U.S. right now, spread across 38 states. The count refreshes with new listings every 30 minutes from purplewave.com.
- Is Purple Wave legit?
- Yes. Purple Wave (purplewave.com) is the official platform for government fleet, equipment, and vehicle surplus. Purple Wave is a no-reserve online auction marketplace strong in the Midwest and Plains, and a major outlet for government surplus from cities, counties, state DOTs, school districts, and municipal road/fire departments. We list only its government-consigned lots - fleet pickups and vehicles, construction and ag equipment, trailers, and shop tools - filtered out of its broader mix of private contractor and farm consignments. Each lot is a timed auction with pickup at the selling agency. GovAuctions indexes Purple Wave listings into one searchable feed - bidding happens on purplewave.com.
- Does Purple Wave charge a buyer's premium?
- Capped internet buyer's fee (set per lot). Always confirm the exact premium on the listing itself, since some sellers set their own.
- How do I buy from Purple Wave?
- Find a listing here or on purplewave.com, register a bidder account on purplewave.com, and place your bid there - GovAuctions never sits between you and the seller. Most items require in-person pickup at the seller's location within 5-10 business days, though a meaningful minority of sellers ship. Check the listing for shipping options, and factor in travel or freight before you bid.