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: 2026-10-24
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2023 Volvo VNL Semi Truck
Big Lake, MN · 37 bids
Diesel
2021 John Deere 835R Utility Vehicle
Maple Plain, MN · 28 bids
20,142 mi4x4
2021 GMC Sierra 1500 Crew Cab Pickup Truck
Jackson, MN · 28 bids
99,760 mi4x4
2015 Ford F250 Super Duty Pickup Truck
Maple Plain, MN · 26 bids
84,264 mi4x4
2013 Ford E350 Super Duty Van
Maple Plain, MN · 21 bids
24,363 mi
2017 Peterbilt 579 Semi Truck
Minneapolis, MN · 20 bids
4x4Diesel
2004 Sterling Truck L8500 Series Dump Truck
Maple Plain, MN · 19 bids
69,891 miDiesel
2016 Freightliner Cascadia 125 Semi Truck
Montevideo, MN · 19 bids
Diesel
2015 GMC Yukon SUV
Marshall, MN · 19 bids
78,380 mi4x4
2009 Hino 268 Box Truck
Plymouth, MN · 18 bids
292,638 miDiesel
2004 Sterling Truck L8500 Series Dump Truck
Maple Plain, MN · 17 bids
65,177 miDiesel
2020 Dodge Durango Police SUV
Ivanhoe, MN · 16 bids
151,729 miAWD
Purple Wave Minnesota Auctions by Category
What Surplus Actually Sells For in Minnesota
Median winning bids from 587 completed Minnesota auction sales in the last year, by item - across every platform we track, not Purple Wave alone.
| Item | Median | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Ford Explorer | $4,420 | 66 |
| Ford Econoline | $5,400 | 35 |
| Ford F-150 | $4,027 | 30 |
| Chevrolet Silverado | $2,182 | 30 |
| Ford F-250 | $7,540 | 29 |
| Dodge Caravan | $3,774 | 28 |
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.