Tennessee Purple Wave Listings (2026)
62 active Purple Wave listings in Tennessee 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 Tennessee (TN); every one links back to bid on purplewave.com.Last updated: 2026-08-22
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2025 Ditch Witch SK900 Compact Utility Loader
Memphis, TN · 29 bids
Diesel
2020 Caterpillar 150 Motor Grader
Dyersburg, TN · 21 bids
Diesel
2026 Mack Granite Dump Truck
Dyersburg, TN · 21 bids
Diesel
2020 Caterpillar 150 Motor Grader
Dyersburg, TN · 20 bids
Diesel
2026 Mack Granite Dump Truck
Dyersburg, TN · 20 bids
Diesel
2018 Freightliner Business Class M2 Box Truck
Monteagle, TN · 18 bids
Diesel
2014 Nissan PF80 Forklift
Nashville, TN · 16 bids
6,095 lb cap
2026 Mack Granite Dump Truck
Dyersburg, TN · 15 bids
Diesel
2026 Mack Granite Dump Truck
Dyersburg, TN · 15 bids
Diesel
2017 UniCarriers PF80YLP Forklift
Nashville, TN · 14 bids
7,270 lb cap
2016 Kenworth T680 Semi Truck
Russellville, TN · 13 bids
Diesel
2017 Peterbilt 579 Semi Truck
Russellville, TN · 13 bids
Diesel
Purple Wave Tennessee Auctions by Category
What Surplus Actually Sells For in Tennessee
Median winning bids from 2,857 completed Tennessee auction sales in the last year, by item - across every platform we track, not Purple Wave alone.
| Item | Median | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Dell OptiPlex | $68 | 457 |
| Dell laptop | $92 | 359 |
| Dell Precision | $84 | 181 |
| Ford Explorer | $2,550 | 111 |
| trailer | $1,950 | 93 |
| Ford F-150 | $3,400 | 89 |
Based on recent completed government auction sales in Tennessee. 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 Tennessee?
- There are 62 active Purple Wave listings in Tennessee right now. The count refreshes twice 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 Tennessee items if I don't live in Tennessee?
- 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 Tennessee, typically within 5-10 business days. Plan for shipping/freight if you can't pick up locally.