Kentucky Purple Wave Listings (2026)
37 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: 2026-09-15
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2011 Bobcat S185 Skid Steer Loader
Columbia, KY · 46 bids
Diesel
2019 Western Star 4700 Crane Truck
Louisville, KY · 31 bids
20,641 miDiesel
2025 Kenworth T480 Refuse Truck
Hopkinsville, KY · 23 bids
Diesel
2019 Winston Pro Series 10 Ton Equipment Trailer
Columbia, KY · 21 bids
2019 International LT625 Semi Truck
Earlington, KY · 18 bids
Diesel
2019 International LT625 Semi Truck
Earlington, KY · 11 bids
Diesel
2000 Spartan Advantage Pumper Fire Truck
Henderson, KY · 10 bids
46,715 miDiesel
(19) Chairs
Columbia, KY · 9 bids
Charles Machine Works A420 Backhoe Attachment
Columbia, KY · 7 bids
2021 Timpte Grain Trailer
Earlington, KY · 7 bids
2012 Bandit 200XP Wood Chipper
Louisville, KY · 6 bids
Diesel
2022 Autocar Xpeditor Refuse Truck
Madisonville, KY · 6 bids
Diesel
Purple Wave Kentucky Auctions by Category
What Surplus Actually Sells For in Kentucky
Median winning bids from 634 completed Kentucky auction sales in the last year, by item - across every platform we track, not Purple Wave alone.
| Item | Median | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Ford Explorer | $2,913 | 53 |
| desk | $10 | 52 |
| Dodge Charger | $2,428 | 50 |
| Ford F-150 | $2,999 | 43 |
| generator | $285 | 39 |
| Dodge Ram | $2,273 | 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 37 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.