Minnesota Purple Wave Listings (2026)
57 active Purple Wave listings in Minnesota 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 Minnesota (MN); every one links back to bid on purplewave.com.Last updated: 2026-09-09
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2018 Peterbilt 567 Dump Truck
Big Lake, MN · 29 bids
Diesel
1995 Caterpillar 970F Wheel Loader
Hamburg, MN · 28 bids
Diesel
2014 Bobcat S70 Skid Steer Loader
Watertown, MN · 21 bids
Diesel
2005 Bobcat S220 Skid Steer Loader
Watertown, MN · 21 bids
Diesel
2005 Caterpillar 938G Wheel Loader
Watertown, MN · 19 bids
Diesel
2023 Peterbilt 579 Semi Truck
Big Lake, MN · 18 bids
Diesel
1976 Caterpillar 627B Conventional Scraper
Medford, MN · 17 bids
Diesel
1997 Ford LT8501 Flatbed Truck
Saint Paul, MN · 17 bids
Diesel
2019 International LT625 Semi Truck
Hector, MN · 17 bids
Diesel
1999 Sterling L7500 Flatbed Truck
Minneapolis, MN · 15 bids
Diesel
2015 GMC Yukon SUV
Marshall, MN · 13 bids
4x4
2015 Freightliner Business Class M2 Street Sweeper Truck
Saint Paul, MN · 12 bids
Diesel
Purple Wave Minnesota Auctions by Category
What Surplus Actually Sells For in Minnesota
Median winning bids from 251 completed Minnesota auction sales in the last year, by item - across every platform we track, not Purple Wave alone.
| Item | Median | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| box truck | $3,723 | 69 |
| Ford Econoline | $5,325 | 29 |
| Ford Explorer | $3,581 | 28 |
| Chevrolet Silverado | $2,219 | 21 |
| iPhone | $113 | 18 |
| Dell Latitude | $15 | 16 |
Based on recent completed government auction sales in Minnesota. 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 Minnesota?
- There are 57 active Purple Wave listings in Minnesota 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 Minnesota items if I don't live in Minnesota?
- 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 Minnesota, typically within 5-10 business days. Plan for shipping/freight if you can't pick up locally.