Illinois Purple Wave Listings (2026)
264 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: 2026-10-24
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2015 John Deere 6120R MFWD Tractor
Marissa, IL · 48 bids
5,160 hrsDiesel
Approximately 88 Guard Rails
Hardin, IL · 45 bids
1998 John Deere 5410 MFWD Tractor
Hardin, IL · 43 bids
2,321 hrsDiesel
1998 JCB 214S Series 3 Backhoe
Hardin, IL · 39 bids
Diesel4x4
2007 John Deere 8230 MFWD Tractor
Granite City, IL · 35 bids
9,786 hrsDiesel
2026 John Deere 6125M MFWD Tractor
East Saint Louis, IL · 34 bids
Diesel
CaseIH MX100 Tractor
Mason City, IL · 32 bids
5,527 hrsDiesel
2016 Ford F250 Super Duty Pickup Truck
Mason City, IL · 31 bids
122,297 mi4x4
2006 Ford F650 Super Duty Dump Truck
Belleville, IL · 31 bids
138,523 miDiesel
1976 Caterpillar D8K Dozer
Marion, IL · 31 bids
3,537 hrsDiesel
1997 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Crew Cab Pickup Truck
Hardin, IL · 30 bids
102,489 mi4x4Diesel
2013 Volvo VNL Semi Truck
Cary, IL · 24 bids
Diesel
Purple Wave Illinois Auctions by Category
What Surplus Actually Sells For in Illinois
Median winning bids from 1,118 completed Illinois auction sales in the last year, by item - across every platform we track, not Purple Wave alone.
| Item | Median | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Ford Explorer | $3,530 | 150 |
| Ford F-250 | $4,737 | 77 |
| Trailer | $2,076 | 76 |
| Dump truck | $4,420 | 62 |
| International 7400 | $5,958 | 50 |
| Ford F-150 | $3,299 | 49 |
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 264 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.