Caterpillar excavator: what it sells for at government auction

According to the GovAuctions.app Surplus Price Index, the median Caterpillar excavator lot sold for $34,300 across 83 completed United States government auctions since May 2026, with most closing between $18,330 and $42,725. 6 states have enough completed sales for their own figure, and the month-by-month trend is below.

Median sale
$34,300
Typical range
$18,330–$42,725
Completed lots
83

Caterpillar excavator for sale at government auction

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Median sale price by month

2026-09
$26,900
2026-08
$27,000
2026-07
$34,000
2026-06
$31,665
2026-05
$40,300

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a surplus Caterpillar excavator sell for at government auction?
Across 83 completed United States government auctions since May 2026, the median Caterpillar excavator sold for $34,300, with most closing between $18,330 and $42,725. Final prices vary with year, condition, mileage, and location.
Where can I buy a surplus Caterpillar excavator?
Government agencies sell surplus Caterpillar excavator through official platforms like GSA Auctions, GovDeals, and Public Surplus. GovAuctions aggregates live Caterpillar excavator 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 excavator 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.