Wisconsin Purple Wave Listings (2026)
28 active Purple Wave listings in Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin (WI); every one links back to bid on purplewave.com.Last updated: 2026-10-06
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2003 Felling Equipment Trailer
Lannon, WI · 24 bids
2016 Moffett M85502 Forklift
West Allis, WI · 20 bids
1,009 hrsDiesel5,500 lb cap
2005 Kenworth T800 Dump Truck
Neenah, WI · 20 bids
15,683 miDiesel
2000 Circle M Equipment Trailer
Lannon, WI · 16 bids
2022 Ford Transit 350 Delivery Van
McFarland, WI · 16 bids
199,941 mi
2017 Sure Trac Utility Trailer
Lannon, WI · 15 bids
2011 Ford F450 Dump Flatbed Truck
Lannon, WI · 13 bids
157,599 miDiesel
2015 Meyer RTX224 Silage Wagon
McFarland, WI · 11 bids
2020 Hino 268 Box Truck
Milwaukee, WI · 11 bids
340,505 miDiesel
2002 Sterling L7500 Dump Truck
Union Grove, WI · 10 bids
79,860 miDiesel
2012 Dodge Ram 2500 Utility Bed Pickup Truck
Lannon, WI · 8 bids
193,372 mi
1989 Ditch Witch 5010DD Vibratory Cable Plow
Arcadia, WI · 8 bids
1,968 hrsDiesel4x4
Purple Wave Wisconsin Auctions by Category
What Surplus Actually Sells For in Wisconsin
Median winning bids from 421 completed Wisconsin auction sales in the last year, by item - across every platform we track, not Purple Wave alone.
| Item | Median | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Ford Explorer | $5,265 | 56 |
| HP EliteBook | $54 | 46 |
| file cabinet | $7 | 35 |
| HP EliteDesk | $25 | 35 |
| dump truck | $12,740 | 26 |
| Chevrolet Silverado | $13,000 | 24 |
Based on recent completed government auction sales in Wisconsin. 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 Wisconsin?
- There are 28 active Purple Wave listings in Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin items if I don't live in Wisconsin?
- 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 Wisconsin, typically within 5-10 business days. Plan for shipping/freight if you can't pick up locally.