Forklift: what it sells for at government auction
The median forklift lot sold for $835 across 426 completed United States government auctions in the last 12 months. Most close between $515 and $2,288.
Median sale
$835
Typical range
$515–$2,288
Completed lots
426
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Median sale price by month
2026-08
$803
2026-07
$1,047
2026-06
$1,333
2026-05
$1,041
Recent sold forklift examples
- One Exide Forklift Charger$58Sold Aug 9, 2026 · VA
- Hyster Forklift$1,510Sold Aug 7, 2026 · PA
- Clark Stand-Up Forklift. Model ESMII-15S. Functional.$825Sold Aug 7, 2026 · MD
- Platform for forklift$325Sold Aug 6, 2026 · VA
- Platform for forklift$305Sold Aug 6, 2026 · VA
- Forklift$618Sold Aug 6, 2026 · TX
Forklift sold prices by state
California$1,300 (63)Florida$2,500 (45)Texas$1,632 (28)Ohio$2,958 (27)Georgia$1,382 (22)New York$790 (20)North Carolina$731 (18)Virginia$585 (17)Alabama$548 (16)New Jersey$1,349 (14)Washington$1,275 (13)Tennessee$1,069 (10)South Carolina$1,209 (10)Oklahoma$4,246 (10)Pennsylvania$950 (9)Louisiana$553 (8)Colorado$2,399 (8)Maryland$937 (7)Missouri$529 (7)Kansas$2,259 (6)Nevada$406 (6)Hawaii$143 (6)
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a surplus forklift sell for at government auction?
- Across 426 completed United States government auctions in the last 12 months, the median forklift sold for $835, with most closing between $515 and $2,288. Final prices vary with year, condition, mileage, and location.
- Where can I buy a surplus forklift?
- Government agencies sell surplus forklift through official platforms like GSA Auctions, GovDeals, and Public Surplus. GovAuctions aggregates live forklift 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
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- Equipment price index (all categories & trend)
- All government auction sold prices
Methodology: median final winning bid on forklift 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.