Caterpillar: what it sells for at government auction

The median Caterpillar lot sold for $18,200 across 453 completed United States government auctions in the last 12 months. Most close between $5,265 and $37,050.

Median sale
$18,200
Typical range
$5,265–$37,050
Completed lots
453

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Median sale price by month

2026-09
$32,955
2026-08
$13,430
2026-07
$18,841
2026-06
$20,100
2026-05
$14,560

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a surplus Caterpillar sell for at government auction?
Across 453 completed United States government auctions in the last 12 months, the median Caterpillar sold for $18,200, with most closing between $5,265 and $37,050. Final prices vary with year, condition, mileage, and location.
Where can I buy a surplus Caterpillar?
Government agencies sell surplus Caterpillar through official platforms like GSA Auctions, GovDeals, and Public Surplus. GovAuctions aggregates live Caterpillar 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.

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Methodology: median final winning bid on Caterpillar 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 Surplus Price Index. Free to cite with attribution.