Kentucky Purple Wave Listings (2026)
40 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: 2026-08-22
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JCB 930 Forklift
Louisville, KY · 31 bids
Diesel6,500 lb cap4x4
2006 Yale GDP190DBECDV164 Forklift
Mayfield, KY · 29 bids
16,900 lb cap
Fuel Trailer
Mayfield, KY · 21 bids
Horizontal Drill Bits
Mayfield, KY · 21 bids
2019 Altec DC1317 Wood Chipper
Lexington, KY · 21 bids
2011 Bobcat S185 Skid Steer Loader
Columbia, KY · 16 bids
Diesel
2022 John Deere 3025D MFWD Tractor
Lexington, KY · 15 bids
Diesel
2014 John Deere 755K Track Loader
Henderson, KY · 14 bids
6,441 hrsDiesel
2012 Ford Explorer SUV
Louisville, KY · 13 bids
4x4
2019 Western Star 4700 Crane Truck
Louisville, KY · 13 bids
Diesel
2019 International LT625 Semi Truck
Lexington, KY · 12 bids
Diesel
2025 Kenworth T480 Refuse Truck
Hopkinsville, KY · 11 bids
Diesel
Purple Wave Kentucky Auctions by Category
What Surplus Actually Sells For in Kentucky
Median winning bids from 738 completed Kentucky auction sales in the last year, by item - across every platform we track, not Purple Wave alone.
| Item | Median | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| trailer | $2,050 | 59 |
| Ford Explorer | $3,383 | 43 |
| Dodge Charger | $3,113 | 42 |
| Leatherman | $51 | 39 |
| Ford F-150 | $2,325 | 33 |
| desk | $13 | 32 |
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 40 active Purple Wave listings in Kentucky right now. The count refreshes twice 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 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.