Purple Wave Auctions in Iowa (2026)
66 active Purple Wave listings in Iowa right now - searchable in one place.
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 aggregates every Purple Wave listing in Iowa (IA) from purplewave.com. Click through to bid on the original Purple Wavelisting - GovAuctions doesn't sit between you and the seller.Last updated: 2026-06-09
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Purple Wave Iowa Auctions by Category
1990 International 4900 Digger Derrick Truck
Ida Grove, IA · 42 bids
2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew Cab Pickup Truck
Ida Grove, IA · 39 bids
2010 Freightliner Business Class M2 Dump Truck
Ida Grove, IA · 35 bids
2017 Total Patcher Warren Power Attachments, Llc. Pothole Patcher
Ida Grove, IA · 33 bids
2001 John Deere 6405 MFWD Tractor
Albia, IA · 32 bids
2010 Freightliner Business Class M2 Dump Truck
Ida Grove, IA · 30 bids
2006 Ford F250 Super Duty Flatbed Pickup Truck
Ankeny, IA · 29 bids
Dymax Excavator Swivel Bucket
Ida Grove, IA · 28 bids
1998 International 4900 Dump Truck
Ida Grove, IA · 27 bids
2000 John Deere 7210 MFWD Tractor
Muscatine, IA · 26 bids
1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup Truck
Lovilia, IA · 25 bids
2007 Chevrolet Suburban SUV
Ankeny, IA · 25 bids
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Purple Wave listings are there in Iowa?
- There are 66 active Purple Wave listings in Iowa right now. The count refreshes 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 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.