How much does a surplus backhoe sell for at government auction?

Across 366 completed United States government auctions since May 2026, the median backhoe sold for $9,650, with most closing between $3,325 and $21,408. Final prices vary with year, condition, mileage, and location.

Where can I buy a surplus backhoe?

Government agencies sell surplus backhoe through official platforms like GSA Auctions, GovDeals, and Public Surplus. GovAuctions aggregates live backhoe listings into one free, searchable feed — no bid packs or credits required.

Are these sold prices before or after fees?

These are realised final winning bids, excluding buyer's premium and taxes. Budget for an additional buyer's premium (often around 10%), applicable taxes, and transport when estimating your all-in cost.

Backhoe: what it sells for at government auction

According to the GovAuctions.app Surplus Price Index, the median backhoe lot sold for $9,650 across 366 completed United States government auctions since May 2026, with most closing between $3,325 and $21,408. 2 states have enough completed sales for their own figure, and the month-by-month trend is below.

Median sale

$9,650

Typical range

$3,325–$21,408

Completed lots

366

Backhoe for sale at government auction

108 live backhoe auctions right now. 8 of them are below, soonest ending first.

BackHoe Bucket

$26

Columbia, TN · Ends Sep 25, 2026

Off Road Tractor Loader Backhoe

$1,010

Monroe, LA · Ends Sep 26, 2026

2009 CASE 590M Backhoe Extendahoe

$15,555

Aberdeen, MD · Ends Sep 27, 2026

2000 Caterpillar 416CIT Backhoe

$19,000

Warren, OH · Ends Sep 27, 2026

Backhoe Bucket

$10

Fayetteville, NC · Ends Sep 27, 2026

Caterpillar 420D Backhoe

$19,000

Fayetteville, NC · Ends Sep 28, 2026

John Deere 310SL Backhoe Loader

$22,200

Powell, OH · Ends Sep 28, 2026

1997 John Deere 310SE Backhoe

$12,000

San Antonio, TX · Ends Sep 28, 2026

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Median sale price by month

2026-09

$9,750

2026-08

$14,500

2026-07

$10,443

2026-06

$14,415

2026-05

$9,845

Recent sold backhoe examples

BOBCAT BACKHOE ATTACHMENT$1,500
Sold Sep 23, 2026 · SC
BACKHOE CASE 580 SUPER M Series 3$27,500
Sold Sep 23, 2026 · NC
2005 CASE 580M BACKHOE$12,800
Sold Sep 23, 2026 · PA
2017 JCB 3CX Compact Backhoe$30,500
Sold Sep 23, 2026 · AL
CAT Backhoe$39,600
Sold Sep 22, 2026 · PA
2002 Ditch Witch Trencher/Backhoe$8,000
Sold Sep 21, 2026 · KS

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Backhoe sold prices by state

Tennessee$748 (20)North Carolina$16,699 (19)

Other equipment sold prices

John Deere $4,030 Tractor $2,585 Forklift $753 Skid steer $8,100 Caterpillar $14,030 Excavator $6,988 John Deere tractor $6,683 Bobcat $6,445 Kubota $4,000 Zero turn mower $1,538

Frequently asked questions

How much does a surplus backhoe sell for at government auction?: Across 366 completed United States government auctions since May 2026, the median backhoe sold for $9,650, with most closing between $3,325 and $21,408. Final prices vary with year, condition, mileage, and location.
Where can I buy a surplus backhoe?: Government agencies sell surplus backhoe through official platforms like GSA Auctions, GovDeals, and Public Surplus. GovAuctions aggregates live backhoe listings into one free, searchable feed — no bid packs or credits required.
Are these sold prices before or after fees?: These are realised final winning bids, excluding buyer's premium and taxes. Budget for an additional buyer's premium (often around 10%), applicable taxes, and transport when estimating your all-in cost.

Methodology: median final winning bid on backhoe lots that closed on official United States government auction platforms over the trailing 365 days, matched by title. Realised sale prices, excluding buyer's premium. No-bid lots excluded. Updated daily. Item prices are a title-matched valuation and are held deliberately conservative, so they can sit below the category figures in the GovAuctions.app Surplus Price Index. Free to cite with attribution.