Generator: what it sells for at government auction
The median generator lot sold for $625 across 769 completed United States government auctions in the last 12 months. Most close between $82 and $1,709.
Median sale
$625
Typical range
$82–$1,709
Completed lots
769
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Median sale price by month
2026-08
$650
2026-07
$526
2026-06
$462
2026-05
$598
Recent sold generator examples
- Onan Portable Generator - Model 50. 0DDB-15R/11400E$2,875Sold Aug 9, 2026 · IN
- Onan Portable Generator - Model 30.0DDA-15R/11400$1,825Sold Aug 9, 2026 · IN
- Hobart Champion 16 welder / generator$360Sold Aug 9, 2026 · TN
- U.S. Army MEP-016A Military Generator$500Sold Aug 8, 2026 · CA
- Coleman Powermate PM402511 Generator$1,009Sold Aug 8, 2026 · CA
- KOHLER 45 Generator$500Sold Aug 8, 2026 · MI
Generator sold prices by state
Pennsylvania$7 (82)California$650 (65)Florida$1,109 (64)Georgia$650 (57)Texas$1,330 (47)Ohio$233 (46)Arizona$140 (32)North Carolina$66 (26)Kentucky$943 (25)New Jersey$663 (22)Virginia$500 (21)Tennessee$415 (20)Michigan$650 (19)Oregon$102 (19)New York$226 (18)Missouri$731 (15)Colorado$403 (15)Alabama$1,316 (14)Washington$1,213 (12)Utah$142 (12)Indiana$598 (11)Illinois$247 (11)Louisiana$712 (10)Nevada$543 (8)Mississippi$748 (7)Maryland$1,300 (7)Massachusetts$600 (7)New Hampshire$61 (6)Oklahoma$398 (6)South Carolina$412 (6)
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a surplus generator sell for at government auction?
- Across 769 completed United States government auctions in the last 12 months, the median generator sold for $625, with most closing between $82 and $1,709. Final prices vary with year, condition, mileage, and location.
- Where can I buy a surplus generator?
- Government agencies sell surplus generator through official platforms like GSA Auctions, GovDeals, and Public Surplus. GovAuctions aggregates live generator 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 generator 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.