Forklift: what it sells for at government auction
At United States government auctions, forklift lots sold for a median of $988 since May 2026 (874 sales, middle half $419 to $2,518), according to the GovAuctions.app Surplus Price Index. 22 states have enough completed sales for their own figure, and the month-by-month trend is below.
Forklift for sale at government auction
213 live forklift auctions right now. 8 of them are below, soonest ending first.
Hyster forklift
$200
Davenport, FL · Ends Nov 8, 2026
HYSTER PROPANE FORKLIFT - CAN SHIP!!!
$370
Fall River, MA · Ends Nov 9, 2026
(MN) 2016 Linde H45T Forklift
$3,650
MN · Ends Nov 9, 2026
(MI) Heli H2000 Series 25 Forklift
$100 opening
MI · Ends Nov 9, 2026
Clark Forklift - ECG25 model
$260
San Diego, CA · Ends Nov 9, 2026
126 in Telescopic Boom 4400 lbs universal for Forklift, Tractor, Skid Steer forks NEW NO RESERVE click and win!
$400
Matthews, NC · Ends Nov 9, 2026
Toyota Forklift - 7FBEHU18 model
$150
San Diego, CA · Ends Nov 9, 2026
2006 Toyota Forklift w/enclosed cab and removable doors
$6,600
Palatine, IL · Ends Nov 10, 2026
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Median sale price by month
20 most recent forklift sales
Every row is a completed government auction archived by GovAuctions.app. The price is the final bid we recorded when the lot closed, excluding buyer's premium and taxes. Prices marked confirmed were read back from the platform's bid history.
| Date sold | Item | Condition | Seller | State | Final price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 Clark CQ25D Forklift (228644 BT) original listing | Listing reports damage or a defect | State of GeorgiaGovDeals | GA | $3,727confirmed | |
| 1998 Clark Forklift original listing | Lakewood, OHGovDeals | OH | $5,158confirmed | ||
| 1998 Clark Forklift original listing | Lakewood, OHGovDeals | OH | $5,208confirmed | ||
| 2001 Toyota Forklift original listing | Listing reports a serious issue (not running, tow-away or major damage) | Maricopa, AZGovDeals | AZ | $3,600confirmed | |
| Drexel Forklift original listing | United States Coast GuardGSA Auctions | MD | $110 | ||
| Toyota Forklift Model 7FBCU25 - Non-Operational original listing | Listing reports damage or a defect | USPS, Asset Accountability Service Centers, EastGovDeals | NY | $976confirmed | |
| Toyota Forklift Model 7FBCU25 - Non-Operational original listing | Listing reports damage or a defect | USPS, Asset Accountability Service Centers, EastGovDeals | NY | $986confirmed | |
| 10,000lbs Hyster H155XL forklift original listing | Athens Police Department, ILGovDeals | IL | $20,200confirmed | ||
| Hyster Forklift S60XM original listing | Chemeketa Community College, ORGovDeals | OR | $1,026confirmed | ||
| LK 12000 LiftKing Forklift original listing | University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NEGovDeals | NE | $6,650confirmed | ||
| Allis Chalmers Forklift original listing | Listing reports a serious issue (not running, tow-away or major damage) | National Institute of Food and AgricultureGSA Auctions | CA | $310 | |
| Hyster Electric Forklift original listing | Listing reports a serious issue (not running, tow-away or major damage) | Bureau of PrisonsGSA Auctions | AZ | $50 | |
| Caterpillar GP20 Forklift original listing | Lewis County Facilities, WAGovDeals | WA | $4,810confirmed | ||
| Doosan B15R-5 Electric Forklift original listing | GovPlanet (Federal Surplus)GovPlanet | HI | $100 | ||
| Toyota Forklift - 7FBEU15 model original listing | USPS, Asset Accountability Service Centers, WestGovDeals | CA | $300confirmed | ||
| Linde Baker 6000 lb Forklift – Diesel original listing | Hampton Roads Sanitation District, VAGovDeals | VA | $925confirmed | ||
| Big Joe PDBB-20-T12 Forklift original listing | Listing reports damage or a defect | Menifee County, KYPurple Wave | OK | $210 | |
| Toyota Forklift Model 5FBE15 - Operational original listing | USPS, Asset Accountability Service Centers, EastGovDeals | CT | $1,275confirmed | ||
| Toyota Forklift Model 8FBE15U - Operational original listing | USPS, Asset Accountability Service Centers, EastGovDeals | CT | $2,500confirmed | ||
| Toyota Forklift Model 8FBE15U - Operational original listing | USPS, Asset Accountability Service Centers, EastGovDeals | CT | $3,300confirmed |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a surplus forklift sell for at government auction?
- Across 874 completed United States government auctions since May 2026, the median forklift sold for $988, with most closing between $419 and $2,518. 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, with 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
- See what all surplus equipment sells for
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- Government Surplus Price Index — median prices by category and how they're moving
- Surplus Market Report — how often each category sells and how contested it is
- 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. 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.