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Diesel generator: what it sells for at government auction

According to the GovAuctions.app Surplus Price Index, the median diesel generator lot sold for $825 across 148 completed United States government auctions since May 2026, with most closing between $425 and $2,000. 3 states have enough completed sales for their own figure, and the month-by-month trend is below.

Median sale
$825
Typical range
$425–$2,000
Completed lots
148

Diesel generator for sale at government auction

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Median sale price by month

2026-09
$1,026
2026-08
$2,000
2026-07
$1,112
2026-06
$1,314
2026-05
$1,958

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Diesel generator sold prices by state

Florida$2,080 (29)Pennsylvania$1,008 (11)Texas$1,225 (11)

Other tools sold prices

Generator $323Drill $50Air compressor $152Hand tools $93DeWalt $50Welder $225Grinder $57Leatherman $2,179Lathe $325Folding knives $290

Frequently asked questions

How much does a surplus diesel generator sell for at government auction?
Across 148 completed United States government auctions since May 2026, the median diesel generator sold for $825, with most closing between $425 and $2,000. Final prices vary with year, condition, mileage, and location.
Where can I buy a surplus diesel generator?
Government agencies sell surplus diesel generator through official platforms like GSA Auctions, GovDeals, and Public Surplus. GovAuctions aggregates live diesel generator 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.

Related

Methodology: median final winning bid on diesel generator 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.