Louisiana Purple Wave Listings (2026)
13 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: 2026-10-15
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2019 Kenworth T880 Semi Truck
Shreveport, LA · 42 bids
Diesel
2004 International 4300 Flatbed Truck
Prairieville, LA · 26 bids
DieselManual
2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Ext. Cab Pickup Truck
Shreveport, LA · 10 bids
187,667 mi
2019 International LT625 Semi Truck
Shreveport, LA · 5 bids
584,397 miDiesel
2008 Ingersoll Rand T-708J Tow Tractor
New Orleans, LA · 4 bids
4,777 hrsDiesel
2011 Mack GU713 Dump Truck
Central, LA · 4 bids
379,378 miDiesel
2020 Freightliner Cascadia Semi Truck
Shreveport, LA · 4 bids
Diesel
2016 Kubota SVL 95-2S Tracked Skid Steer Loader
Bossier City, LA · 3 bids
3,027 hrsDiesel
1977 Fruehauf TAG-F2-F Tank Trailer
Farmerville, LA · 1 bid
Link-Belt LS-408 Crane
Elm Grove, LA · 1 bid
Diesel200,000 lb cap
2018 Bobcat E20 Mini Excavator
Bossier City, LA · 1 bid
1,869 hrsDiesel
2012 Dodge Ram 2500 Crew Cab Pickup Truck
Bossier City, LA
238,014 mi4x4
Purple Wave Louisiana Auctions by Category
What Surplus Actually Sells For in Louisiana
Median winning bids from 1,237 completed Louisiana auction sales in the last year, by item - across every platform we track, not Purple Wave alone.
| Item | Median | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Lab equipment | $25 | 102 |
| Chevrolet Tahoe | $2,504 | 81 |
| John Deere | $2,013 | 74 |
| Trailer | $1,377 | 66 |
| Ram 1500 | $5,200 | 59 |
| Medical equipment | $30 | 58 |
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 13 active Purple Wave listings in Louisiana 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 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.