Alabama Purple Wave Listings (2026)
21 active Purple Wave listings in Alabama right now.
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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. This page tracks its live listings in Alabama (AL); every one links back to bid on purplewave.com.Last updated: 2026-08-22
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2021 GMC Savana Box Truck
Birmingham, AL · 41 bids
2017 John Deere 210G Excavator
Decatur, AL · 27 bids
Diesel
2006 Ford F750 Water Truck
Birmingham, AL · 18 bids
DieselManual
2013 JLG 660SJ Boom Lift
Muscle Shoals, AL · 11 bids
Diesel500 lb cap4x4
2020 Kawasaki Mule SX Utility Vehicle
Birmingham, AL · 10 bids
4x4
2022 Takeuchi TL10V2 Tracked Skid Steer Loader
Birmingham, AL · 6 bids
Diesel
2019 Skyjack SJ1056TH Telehandler
Foley, AL · 6 bids
Diesel1,000 lb cap4x4
2006 JLG 600AJ Boom Lift
Muscle Shoals, AL · 6 bids
Diesel500 lb cap4x4
2005 International 7500 Fuel Truck
Montgomery, AL · 4 bids
Diesel
2018 UniCarriers PF50 Forklift
Auburn, AL · 4 bids
3,450 lb cap
2010 Starcraft Starlite Shuttle Bus
Tuscumbia, AL · 3 bids
2008 Chevrolet C5500 Shuttle Bus
Tuscumbia, AL · 3 bids
Diesel
Purple Wave Alabama Auctions by Category
What Surplus Actually Sells For in Alabama
Median winning bids from 1,252 completed Alabama auction sales in the last year, by item - across every platform we track, not Purple Wave alone.
| Item | Median | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| box truck | $3,836 | 122 |
| Ford F-150 | $2,475 | 79 |
| Chevrolet Tahoe | $3,575 | 78 |
| trailer | $2,525 | 73 |
| Chevrolet Silverado | $3,805 | 68 |
| hand tools | $300 | 53 |
Based on recent completed government auction sales in Alabama. Click any item for its full price history and recent sold examples.
Source: the GovAuctions Surplus Price Index. Free to cite with attribution.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Purple Wave listings are there in Alabama?
- There are 21 active Purple Wave listings in Alabama right now. The count refreshes twice daily 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.
- Can I buy Purple Wave Alabama items if I don't live in Alabama?
- Yes - most Purple Wave listings are open to bidders nationwide. The catch is pickup: most items must be picked up in person at the seller's location in Alabama, typically within 5-10 business days. Plan for shipping/freight if you can't pick up locally.