Kentucky Purple Wave Listings (2026)
67 active Purple Wave listings in Kentucky 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 Kentucky (KY); every one links back to bid on purplewave.com.Last updated: 2026-10-06
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2017 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD Crew Cab Pickup Truck
Louisville, KY · 32 bids
196,709 mi4x4
1984 Dresser Industries M10A Wheel Loader
Marion, KY · 31 bids
1,949 hrsDiesel
2008 Ford E-350 Super Duty Ambulance
Marion, KY · 20 bids
201,413 miDiesel
2011 Caterpillar 305D Mini Excavator
Lexington, KY · 19 bids
4,669 hrsDiesel
1996 John Deere 310D Backhoe
Lexington, KY · 19 bids
6,602 hrsDiesel
2000 Hitachi EX330LC-5 Excavator
Lexington, KY · 18 bids
14,039 hrsDiesel
2019 International LT625 Semi Truck
Lexington, KY · 17 bids
542,860 miDiesel
2014 MacDon FD75D Flex Draper Head
Earlington, KY · 16 bids
2020 Case IH Farmall 110C MFWD Tractor
Earlington, KY · 15 bids
Diesel
1999 Caterpillar 416C Backhoe
Lexington, KY · 15 bids
1,854 hrsDiesel
2009 Caterpillar 279C Tracked Skid Steer Loader
Lexington, KY · 15 bids
1,741 hrsDiesel
2016 John Deere 350G LC Excavator
Glasgow, KY · 13 bids
7,805 hrsDiesel
Purple Wave Kentucky Auctions by Category
What Surplus Actually Sells For in Kentucky
Median winning bids from 882 completed Kentucky auction sales in the last year, by item - across every platform we track, not Purple Wave alone.
| Item | Median | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Ford Explorer | $3,153 | 77 |
| desk | $10 | 63 |
| Dodge Charger | $2,615 | 60 |
| Ford F-150 | $2,875 | 58 |
| Dodge Ram | $2,648 | 43 |
| generator | $285 | 39 |
Based on recent completed government auction sales in Kentucky. 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 Kentucky?
- There are 67 active Purple Wave listings in Kentucky 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 Kentucky items if I don't live in Kentucky?
- 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 Kentucky, typically within 5-10 business days. Plan for shipping/freight if you can't pick up locally.