Iowa Purple Wave Listings (2026)
164 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: 2026-09-09
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Komatsu WA380-8 Wheel Loader
Cantril, IA · 47 bids
Diesel
1995 Mack RD688S Dump Truck
New Hampton, IA · 46 bids
Diesel
2019 Caterpillar 930M Wheel Loader
Cantril, IA · 35 bids
Diesel
2007 Case 621D Wheel Loader
New Hampton, IA · 35 bids
Diesel
2020 Caterpillar 903D Wheel Loader
Cantril, IA · 33 bids
556 hrsDiesel
2021 Takeuchi TL8R-2 Tracked Skid Steer Loader
Cantril, IA · 31 bids
Diesel
1990 Terex 2566 Articulated Haul Truck
Davenport, IA · 29 bids
Diesel50,000 lb cap
2020 Volvo L110H Wheel Loader
Cantril, IA · 29 bids
Diesel
2019 Snorkel SR1054 Telehandler
Cantril, IA · 28 bids
Diesel10,000 lb cap
2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Crew Cab Pickup Truck
Waterloo, IA · 28 bids
4x4Diesel
2008 Takeuchi TL140 Tracked Skid Steer Loader
Grundy Center, IA · 26 bids
Diesel
2021 Ford Explorer Police Interceptor SUV
Waterloo, IA · 26 bids
AWD
Purple Wave Iowa Auctions by Category
What Surplus Actually Sells For in Iowa
Median winning bids from 1,090 completed Iowa auction sales in the last year, by item - across every platform we track, not Purple Wave alone.
| Item | Median | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Dell Latitude | $283 | 283 |
| desk | $10 | 51 |
| iPad | $60 | 41 |
| monitor | $25 | 34 |
| printer | $245 | 33 |
| file cabinet | $6 | 33 |
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 164 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.