Generator: what it sells for at government auction
The median generator lot sold for $480 across 316 completed United States government auctions in the last 12 months. Most close between $7 and $2,307.
Median sale
$480
Typical range
$7–$2,307
Completed lots
316
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Median sale price by month
2026-06
$450
2026-05
$598
Recent sold generator examples
- Mi-T-M ChoreMaster 6000 Gas Powered Generator$61Sold Jun 20, 2026 · NE
- Used Generator and Automatic Transfer Switch$3,175Sold Jun 19, 2026 · CO
- Back up power generator natural gas powered$82Sold Jun 19, 2026 · NJ
- Inverter Generator, Yamaha EF 1000iS /KK$129Sold Jun 19, 2026 · AZ
- 230kW Generac Generator in Enclosure ** Low Hours **$5,625Sold Jun 19, 2026 · MN
- PELSUE PG55D-ATT Portable Diesel Generator "68" hours$600Sold Jun 18, 2026 · VA
Generator sold prices by state
California$1,250 (34)Florida$999 (26)Pennsylvania$33 (19)Ohio$151 (18)Texas$1,560 (17)Georgia$364 (16)New Jersey$650 (13)North Carolina$68 (12)Virginia$550 (10)Oregon$23 (10)Kentucky$130 (9)Arizona$85 (8)Washington$2,076 (8)Colorado$598 (7)Illinois$247 (7)Michigan$696 (7)Tennessee$241 (7)Louisiana$748 (7)Alabama$444 (6)South Carolina$412 (6)
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a surplus generator sell for at government auction?
- Across 316 completed United States government auctions in the last 12 months, the median generator sold for $480, with most closing between $7 and $2,307. 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.
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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.