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

Across 181 completed United States government auctions in the last 12 months, the median excavator sold for $1,950, with most closing between $1,950 and $15,350. 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 $1,950 across 181 completed United States government auctions in the last 12 months. Most close between $1,950 and $15,350.

Median sale

$1,950

Typical range

$1,950–$15,350

Completed lots

181

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Median sale price by month

2026-06

$1,950

2026-05

$18,720

Recent sold excavator examples

Hitachi excavator ex200-2$3,650
Sold Jun 19, 2026 · TX
2005 Case CX36 Mini Excavator$13,200
Sold Jun 18, 2026 · KY
2016 John Deere 135G Crawler Mounted Hydraulic Excavator$20,500
Sold Jun 18, 2026 · KY
2014 Deere 350G LC Crawler Excavator$32,000
Sold Jun 18, 2026 · KY
2015 Deere 180G LC Hydraulic Excavator$47,500
Sold Jun 18, 2026 · KY
2002 Cat 315CL Excavator$29,300
Sold Jun 18, 2026 · MN

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Excavator sold prices by state

Pennsylvania$1,950 (25)Florida$5,850 (25)Texas$18,260 (18)Colorado$1,950 (18)North Carolina$16,900 (17)South Carolina$29,185 (10)Kentucky$23,250 (8)Georgia$4,096 (8)Alabama$1,950 (7)New Jersey$4,225 (6)

Other equipment sold prices

Tractor $4,300 Forklift $1,740 Skid steer $650 Backhoe $12,415 Zero turn mower $1,511 Mini excavator $1,950 Lawn mower $1,040 Wheel loader $16,255 Utility tractor $5,258

Frequently asked questions

How much does a surplus excavator sell for at government auction?: Across 181 completed United States government auctions in the last 12 months, the median excavator sold for $1,950, with most closing between $1,950 and $15,350. 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.