Louisiana Purple Wave Listings (2026)
6 active Purple Wave listings in Louisiana 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 Louisiana (LA); every one links back to bid on purplewave.com.Last updated: 2026-08-26
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2017 Peterbilt 579 Semi Truck
Central, LA · 19 bids
Diesel
1977 Fruehauf TAG-F2-F Tank Trailer
Farmerville, LA · 4 bids
2012 Dodge Ram 2500 Crew Cab Pickup Truck
Bossier City, LA · 3 bids
4x4
2012 Vermeer D9X13 Directional Boring Unit
Baton Rouge, LA · 1 bid
Diesel
2019 International 4300 Box Truck
Shreveport, LA · 1 bid
Diesel
1999 Dorsey AUDT-LD Dry Van Trailer
Farmerville, LA · 1 bid
Purple Wave Louisiana Auctions by Category
What Surplus Actually Sells For in Louisiana
Median winning bids from 692 completed Louisiana auction sales in the last year, by item - across every platform we track, not Purple Wave alone.
| Item | Median | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| lab equipment | $28 | 67 |
| Chevrolet Tahoe | $2,514 | 62 |
| John Deere | $2,650 | 54 |
| tractor | $4,615 | 42 |
| medical equipment | $25 | 42 |
| Ford F-150 | $3,338 | 38 |
Based on recent completed government auction sales in Louisiana. 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 Louisiana?
- There are 6 active Purple Wave listings in Louisiana 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 Louisiana items if I don't live in Louisiana?
- 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 Louisiana, typically within 5-10 business days. Plan for shipping/freight if you can't pick up locally.