Colorado Purple Wave Listings (2026)
69 active Purple Wave listings in Colorado 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 Colorado (CO); every one links back to bid on purplewave.com.Last updated: 2026-09-09
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2000 Bomag BW213 D-3 Single Drum Roller
Cortez, CO · 65 bids
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1998 Caterpillar 627F Scraper
Colorado Springs, CO · 41 bids
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1992 Caterpillar 140G Motor Grader
Cortez, CO · 38 bids
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1989 Caterpillar 140G Motor Grader
Cortez, CO · 37 bids
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1998 Caterpillar 627F Scraper
Colorado Springs, CO · 33 bids
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1993 Ford F350 Crew Cab Pickup Truck
Cortez, CO · 32 bids
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1989 Caterpillar 140G Motor Grader
Cortez, CO · 28 bids
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2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ Crew Cab Pickup Truck
Colorado Springs, CO · 22 bids
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2023 Kenworth T680 Semi Truck
Colorado Springs, CO · 21 bids
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2007 Trail King Bottom Dump Trailer
Meeker, CO · 21 bids
1994 Freightliner FLD120 Water Truck
Limon, CO · 21 bids
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2017 Ford E450 Super Duty Shuttle Bus
Sedalia, CO · 21 bids
Purple Wave Colorado Auctions by Category
What Surplus Actually Sells For in Colorado
Median winning bids from 981 completed Colorado auction sales in the last year, by item - across every platform we track, not Purple Wave alone.
| Item | Median | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Dell Latitude | $487 | 126 |
| HP EliteBook | $950 | 65 |
| power tools | $40 | 55 |
| Ford Explorer | $2,151 | 45 |
| Ford F-150 | $6,049 | 45 |
| Lenovo ThinkPad | $740 | 39 |
Based on recent completed government auction sales in Colorado. 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 Colorado?
- There are 69 active Purple Wave listings in Colorado right now. 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.
- Can I buy Purple Wave Colorado items if I don't live in Colorado?
- 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 Colorado, typically within 5-10 business days. Plan for shipping/freight if you can't pick up locally.