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Forklift: what it sells for at government auction

According to the GovAuctions.app Surplus Price Index, the median forklift lot sold for $753 across 670 completed United States government auctions since May 2026, with most closing between $305 and $1,958. 18 states have enough completed sales for their own figure, and the month-by-month trend is below.

Median sale
$753
Typical range
$305–$1,958
Completed lots
670

Forklift for sale at government auction

169 live forklift auctions right now. 8 of them are below, soonest ending first.

1996 CATERPILLAR CATERPILLAR 50 FORKLIFT

1996 CATERPILLAR CATERPILLAR 50 FORKLIFT

$377

Mobile, AL · Ends Sep 24, 2026

2012 Cat DP70E1 13200 lb Pneumatic Tire Forklift

2012 Cat DP70E1 13200 lb Pneumatic Tire Forklift

$7,500

Lake Butler, FL · Ends Sep 24, 2026

1994 DAEWOO FORKLIFT G-25S

1994 DAEWOO FORKLIFT G-25S

$150

Germantown, TN · Ends Sep 24, 2026

1987 Caterpillar Forklift

1987 Caterpillar Forklift

$550

Foster, OR · Ends Sep 24, 2026

COBO SpA Forklift Steering Column GEN.2013

COBO SpA Forklift Steering Column GEN.2013

$80

Berryville, VA · Ends Sep 24, 2026

HYUNDAI 30D-7E Diesel Forklift

HYUNDAI 30D-7E Diesel Forklift

$4,500

East Brunswick, NJ · Ends Sep 24, 2026

Toyota Electric Forklift Truck

Toyota Electric Forklift Truck

$3,000

Berryville, VA · Ends Sep 24, 2026

Raymond Forklift Battery & Charger Included

Raymond Forklift Battery & Charger Included

$145

Siloam Springs, AR · Ends Sep 25, 2026

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Median sale price by month

2026-09
$2,420
2026-08
$2,001
2026-07
$1,047
2026-06
$1,337
2026-05
$1,041

Recent sold forklift examples

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Forklift sold prices by state

California$676 (87)Texas$927 (73)Florida$1,875 (69)Georgia$1,725 (34)New York$513 (32)Ohio$631 (32)Alabama$559 (20)Pennsylvania$878 (20)Virginia$315 (19)Oklahoma$1,339 (14)South Carolina$162 (14)Missouri$1,000 (11)Colorado$2,822 (11)Oregon$683 (10)Louisiana$1,775 (10)Hawaii$143 (9)Maryland$2,600 (8)Alaska$7 (7)

Other equipment sold prices

John Deere $4,030Tractor $2,585Skid steer $8,100Caterpillar $14,030Excavator $6,988Backhoe $9,650John Deere tractor $6,683Bobcat $6,445Kubota $4,000Zero turn mower $1,538

Frequently asked questions

How much does a surplus forklift sell for at government auction?
Across 670 completed United States government auctions since May 2026, the median forklift sold for $753, with most closing between $305 and $1,958. 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

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. 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.