Illinois Purple Wave Listings (2026)
61 active Purple Wave listings in Illinois 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 Illinois (IL); every one links back to bid on purplewave.com.Last updated: 2026-09-09
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1981 Peterbilt 359 Semi Truck
Marion, IL · 34 bids
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2020 RAM 5500 Crew Cab Dump Truck
Carol Stream, IL · 28 bids
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2015 Takeuchi TB240 Mini Excavator
Teutopolis, IL · 25 bids
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1988 Dresser 510 Wheel Loader
Frankfort, IL · 22 bids
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1990 Ford LT8000 Dump Truck
Girard, IL · 19 bids
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2020 Crown C51050-65 Forklift
Chicago, IL · 17 bids
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John Deere 997 ZTrac ZTR Lawn Mower
Nashville, IL · 17 bids
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2011 John Deere 9770 STS RWA Combine
Beecher City, IL · 16 bids
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2018 Freightliner Business Class M2 Box Truck
Cahokia Heights, IL · 16 bids
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1991 Ford 1220 MFWD Tractor
Wheeling, IL · 16 bids
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2012 Ditch Witch JT2020 Mach 1 Directional Boring Unit
Clinton, IL · 15 bids
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New Holland LX 865 Turbo Skid Steer Loader
Frankfort, IL · 14 bids
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Purple Wave Illinois Auctions by Category
What Surplus Actually Sells For in Illinois
Median winning bids from 701 completed Illinois auction sales in the last year, by item - across every platform we track, not Purple Wave alone.
| Item | Median | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Ford Explorer | $3,510 | 112 |
| Ford F-250 | $3,366 | 64 |
| dump truck | $4,550 | 49 |
| Ford F-450 | $3,063 | 38 |
| Ford F-150 | $3,169 | 37 |
| Ford F-350 | $801 | 34 |
Based on recent completed government auction sales in Illinois. 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 Illinois?
- There are 61 active Purple Wave listings in Illinois 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 Illinois items if I don't live in Illinois?
- 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 Illinois, typically within 5-10 business days. Plan for shipping/freight if you can't pick up locally.