South Dakota Purple Wave Listings (2026)
185 active Purple Wave listings in South Dakota 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 South Dakota (SD); every one links back to bid on purplewave.com.Last updated: 2026-09-09
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2014 IHI 17VX Mini Excavator
Sioux Falls, SD · 35 bids
Diesel
2017 Polaris Ranger 1000 XP Utility Vehicle
Sioux Falls, SD · 32 bids
4x4
2007 Mustang 2041 Skid Steer Loader
Sioux Falls, SD · 29 bids
Diesel
1996 Pontiac Firebird
Rapid City, SD · 26 bids
Manual
2005 Ford E450 Box Truck
Pierre, SD · 25 bids
Diesel
2002 Freightliner FLD120 Semi Truck
Parkston, SD · 24 bids
Diesel
2008 Komatsu PC35MR-2 Mini Excavator
Piedmont, SD · 24 bids
Diesel
1993 John Deere 5300 Tractor
Sioux Falls, SD · 24 bids
Diesel
2013 Dodge Grand Caravan Van
Sioux Falls, SD · 24 bids
(130) Chairs
Sioux Falls, SD · 24 bids
2004 Genie Z-30/20N Boom Lift
Sioux Falls, SD · 23 bids
500 lb cap
2010 Challenger MT955C 4WD Tractor
Sioux Falls, SD · 23 bids
Diesel
Purple Wave South Dakota Auctions by Category
What Surplus Actually Sells For in South Dakota
Median winning bids from 107 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 | $1,295 | 40 |
| pickup truck | $1,430 | 24 |
| Ford Explorer | $2,665 | 13 |
| Ford Police Interceptor | $3,413 | 12 |
| hospital bed | $693 | 10 |
| skid steer | $13,390 | 8 |
Based on recent completed government auction sales in South Dakota. 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 South Dakota?
- There are 185 active Purple Wave listings in South Dakota 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 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.