Purple Wave Auctions in South Dakota (2026)
111 active Purple Wave listings in South Dakota right now.
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 South Dakota (SD); every one links back to bid on purplewave.com.Last updated: 2026-07-26
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2018 GMC Yukon Xl SUV
Sioux Falls, SD · 34 bids
2014 Motor Coach Industries D4000 Prison Transport Bus
Rapid City, SD · 32 bids
Ventrac 4500Z Municipal Tractor
Beresford, SD · 28 bids
2011 Dodge Dakota Ext. Cab Pickup Truck
Rapid City, SD · 23 bids
Bobcat 78 IND GRPL FORK Skid Steer Grapple Bucket
Rapid City, SD · 22 bids
2011 Dodge Ram 2500 Flatbed Pickup Truck
Beresford, SD · 21 bids
2025 TP9KFX Two Post Automotive Lift
Beresford, SD · 20 bids
1996 Pontiac Firebird
Rapid City, SD · 20 bids
1991 Case 695 Tractor
Beresford, SD · 20 bids
2005 Caterpillar TH350B Telehandler
Mitchell, SD · 19 bids
(2) Ventrac KA160 Attachments
Beresford, SD · 17 bids
2025 Ventrac Tough Cut HQ682 Mower Deck
Beresford, SD · 16 bids
Purple Wave South Dakota Auctions by Category
What Surplus Actually Sells For in South Dakota
Median winning bids from 121 completed South Dakota auction sales in the last year, by item - across every platform we track, not Purple Wave alone.
| Item | Median | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| box truck | $3,575 | 30 |
| pickup truck | $2,795 | 21 |
| SUV | $2,649 | 19 |
| Ford Explorer | $2,633 | 12 |
| Ford Police Interceptor | $2,665 | 11 |
| Stryker | $693 | 10 |
Based on recent completed government auction sales in South Dakota. Click any item for its full price history and recent sold examples.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Purple Wave listings are there in South Dakota?
- There are 111 active Purple Wave listings in South Dakota right now. The count refreshes 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 South Dakota items if I don't live in South Dakota?
- 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 South Dakota, typically within 5-10 business days. Plan for shipping/freight if you can't pick up locally.