Iowa Purple Wave Listings (2026)
216 active Purple Wave listings in Iowa 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 Iowa (IA); every one links back to bid on purplewave.com.Last updated: 2026-10-24
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2016 Freightliner Cascadia Semi Truck
West Des Moines, IA · 40 bids
Diesel
2020 Ford F350 Super Duty Crew Cab Utility Bed Pickup Truck
Red Oak, IA · 38 bids
70,242 mi4x4Diesel
2005 Dodge Ram 3500 Crew Cab Pickup Truck
Leon, IA · 29 bids
160,016 mi4x4Diesel
2020 Freightliner Cascadia Semi Truck
Marshalltown, IA · 28 bids
Diesel
2025 Wilson PSGN 8428T Livestock Trailer
Eldridge, IA · 26 bids
2010 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Pickup Truck
Leon, IA · 26 bids
115,070 mi4x4
2017 Dodge Durango SSV SUV
Burlington, IA · 25 bids
160,606 miAWD
2012 Caterpillar 420F Backhoe
Pleasant Hill, IA · 25 bids
2,882 hrsDiesel4x4
2003 Dodge Ram 3500 Crew Cab Bale Bed Pickup Truck
Leon, IA · 24 bids
195,135 mi4x4Diesel
2004 GMC Sierra 2500HD Pickup Truck
Eldridge, IA · 23 bids
83,800 mi4x4
1986 Oshkosh P-2523-5 Dump Truck
Atlantic, IA · 21 bids
6,123 miDiesel
1998 Volvo L150C Wheel Loader
Lockridge, IA · 21 bids
Diesel
Purple Wave Iowa Auctions by Category
What Surplus Actually Sells For in Iowa
Median winning bids from 1,235 completed Iowa auction sales in the last year, by item - across every platform we track, not Purple Wave alone.
| Item | Median | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Trailer | $1,375 | 90 |
| Desk | $10 | 75 |
| Projector | $32 | 47 |
| Ford Explorer | $4,550 | 45 |
| John Deere | $5,101 | 44 |
| File cabinet | $9 | 44 |
Based on recent completed government auction sales in Iowa. 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 Iowa?
- There are 216 active Purple Wave listings in Iowa 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 Iowa items if I don't live in Iowa?
- 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 Iowa, typically within 5-10 business days. Plan for shipping/freight if you can't pick up locally.