Ohio Purple Wave Listings (2026)
16 active Purple Wave listings in Ohio 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 Ohio (OH); every one links back to bid on purplewave.com.Last updated: 2026-09-10
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Ford 5610 Tractor
Carroll, OH · 18 bids
Diesel
Case 580 Super N WT Backhoe
Northfield, OH · 17 bids
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2021 Freightliner Cascadia 126 Semi Truck
Moraine, OH · 15 bids
Diesel
2006 Ford F550 Chipper Truck
Northfield, OH · 12 bids
4x4Diesel
2011 Carlton 1712 Wood Chipper
Northfield, OH · 12 bids
Diesel
2022 Peterbilt 579 Semi Truck
Avon, OH · 9 bids
Diesel
2024 Mack Granite Dump Truck
Barberton, OH · 8 bids
Diesel
2011 Coyote Manufacturing Flatbed Trailer
Canton, OH · 7 bids
Dolly
Avon, OH · 4 bids
1998 Ford L8000 Semi Truck
Wooster, OH · 2 bids
Diesel
1987 Fruehauf Trailer Corporation Dolly
Avon, OH · 2 bids
2012 Ford F450 Super Duty Bucket Truck
Moraine, OH · 1 bid
Purple Wave Ohio Auctions by Category
What Surplus Actually Sells For in Ohio
Median winning bids from 3,331 completed Ohio auction sales in the last year, by item - across every platform we track, not Purple Wave alone.
| Item | Median | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Ford Explorer | $2,400 | 178 |
| Dodge Charger | $2,803 | 157 |
| printer | $53 | 138 |
| Ford Fusion | $4,385 | 138 |
| Ford F-350 | $2,775 | 115 |
| desk | $10 | 108 |
Based on recent completed government auction sales in Ohio. 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 Ohio?
- There are 16 active Purple Wave listings in Ohio 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 Ohio items if I don't live in Ohio?
- 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 Ohio, typically within 5-10 business days. Plan for shipping/freight if you can't pick up locally.