Texas Purple Wave Listings (2026)
426 active Purple Wave listings in Texas 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 Texas (TX); every one links back to bid on purplewave.com.Last updated: 2026-09-09
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2005 John Deere 310SG Backhoe
Fort Worth, TX · 52 bids
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1999 Caterpillar CS563 Single Drum Roller
Grand Prairie, TX · 51 bids
Diesel
2018 Chevrolet Tahoe Police SUV
New Braunfels, TX · 45 bids
2001 New Holland TS110 Tractor
El Paso, TX · 44 bids
Diesel
2023 John Deere 6135E MFWD Tractor
Grapevine, TX · 40 bids
Diesel
2024 Weiler B670A Feller Buncher
Longview, TX · 38 bids
Diesel4x4
2013 Forest River Cedar Creek Camper
Dalhart, TX · 36 bids
2013 Blue Bird Vision School Bus
Canadian, TX · 34 bids
Diesel
2006 John Deere 310SG Backhoe
El Paso, TX · 33 bids
Diesel4x4
2000 Dynaweld Lowboy Equipment Trailer
El Paso, TX · 33 bids
2022 Vermeer BC900XL Wood Chipper
New Braunfels, TX · 32 bids
2020 Dodge Charger Police Interceptor
Splendora, TX · 31 bids
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Purple Wave Texas Auctions by Category
What Surplus Actually Sells For in Texas
Median winning bids from 4,550 completed Texas auction sales in the last year, by item - across every platform we track, not Purple Wave alone.
| Item | Median | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| desk | $7 | 433 |
| box truck | $2,731 | 323 |
| HP laptop | $130 | 281 |
| Chevrolet Tahoe | $3,025 | 259 |
| monitor | $7 | 258 |
| Ford F-150 | $1,983 | 254 |
Based on recent completed government auction sales in Texas. 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 Texas?
- There are 426 active Purple Wave listings in Texas 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 Texas items if I don't live in Texas?
- 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 Texas, typically within 5-10 business days. Plan for shipping/freight if you can't pick up locally.