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

Across 411 completed United States government auctions in the last 12 months, the median excavator sold for $5,575, with most closing between $1,950 and $19,629. Final prices vary with year, condition, mileage, and location.

Where can I buy a surplus excavator?

Government agencies sell surplus excavator through official platforms like GSA Auctions, GovDeals, and Public Surplus. GovAuctions aggregates live 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.

Excavator: what it sells for at government auction

Name: Excavator median final sale prices — United States government auction
Creator: GovAuctions

The median excavator lot sold for $5,575 across 411 completed United States government auctions in the last 12 months. Most close between $1,950 and $19,629.

Median sale

$5,575

Typical range

$1,950–$19,629

Completed lots

411

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Median sale price by month

2026-08

$12,300

2026-07

$1,950

2026-06

$1,950

2026-05

$18,720

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2026 CFG Industrial YNT18 Mini Excavator Yanmar Diesel – 0.6 Hours$7,500
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Excavator sold prices by state

Pennsylvania$1,950 (72)Florida$1,950 (59)North Carolina$1,950 (43)Texas$13,600 (29)Alabama$1,950 (24)Colorado$1,950 (24)California$1,950 (19)South Carolina$38,000 (15)New York$25,700 (15)Georgia$6,100 (13)New Jersey$1,950 (12)Kentucky$20,500 (9)Missouri$18,841 (7)Louisiana$11,500 (7)Michigan$1,950 (7)Ohio$8,450 (6)North Dakota$35,725 (6)Iowa$10,790 (6)

Other equipment sold prices

John Deere $1,681 Tractor $5,030 Skid steer $1,175 Forklift $835 Caterpillar $16,823 Backhoe $9,265 Kubota $3,600 Zero turn mower $1,488 Bobcat $4,225 Mini excavator $1,950

Frequently asked questions

How much does a surplus excavator sell for at government auction?: Across 411 completed United States government auctions in the last 12 months, the median excavator sold for $5,575, with most closing between $1,950 and $19,629. Final prices vary with year, condition, mileage, and location.
Where can I buy a surplus excavator?: Government agencies sell surplus excavator through official platforms like GSA Auctions, GovDeals, and Public Surplus. GovAuctions aggregates live 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.

Methodology: median final winning bid on 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. These figures are part of the GovAuctions Surplus Price Index. Free to cite with attribution.