How much does a surplus heavy equipment sell for at government auction?

Across 5,807 completed United States government auctions in the last 12 months, the median heavy equipment sold for $1,690, with most closing between $460 and $6,500. Final prices vary with item type, condition, age, and location.

Where can I buy a surplus heavy equipment?

Government agencies sell surplus heavy equipment through official platforms like GSA Auctions, GovDeals, and Public Surplus. GovAuctions aggregates live heavy equipment 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.

Heavy Equipment: what it sells for at government auction

Name: Heavy Equipment median final sale prices — United States government auction
Creator: GovAuctions

The median heavy equipment lot sold for $1,690 across 5,807 completed United States government auctions in the last 12 months. Most close between $460 and $6,500.

Median sale

$1,690

Typical range

$460–$6,500

Completed lots

5,807

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Median sale price by month

2026-08

$951

2026-07

$1,432

2026-06

$1,950

2026-05

$2,145

Recent sold heavy equipment examples

2007 Monroe Poly Snow Plow (224249 NB DOT)$218
Sold Aug 10, 2026 · GA
2006 Flink Hopper Spreader (224260 NB DOT)$77
Sold Aug 10, 2026 · GA
TESTED & WORKING WHELEN RESONDER LP AMBER R2LPMA LED MINI LIGHTBAR - SECURITY TOWING SNOW PLOW - SHIPPING ONLY$22
Sold Aug 10, 2026 · NV
zero turn mower$1,350
Sold Aug 9, 2026 · KY
Gray map case 2$190
Sold Aug 9, 2026 · KY
Gray Map Case 1$195
Sold Aug 9, 2026 · KY

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Heavy Equipment sold prices by state

Florida$2,263 (438)Texas$1,576 (402)Ohio$1,325 (351)Georgia$1,333 (337)Pennsylvania$2,288 (324)Missouri$1,300 (249)North Carolina$2,126 (235)Virginia$915 (214)Tennessee$2,100 (213)California$1,489 (210)Alabama$1,950 (184)Kansas$1,203 (183)New York$3,181 (179)Oklahoma$1,593 (169)New Jersey$1,463 (167)Louisiana$813 (165)Colorado$650 (147)South Carolina$3,100 (129)Iowa$1,625 (119)Illinois$2,113 (112)Kentucky$715 (108)Indiana$1,573 (108)Nebraska$221 (82)Maryland$1,008 (73)South Dakota$1,073 (69)Michigan$1,481 (62)Washington$3,138 (58)Minnesota$2,500 (57)Alaska$1,598 (54)Massachusetts$683 (51)Oregon$835 (50)Mississippi$2,470 (43)Arkansas$2,005 (41)Arizona$1,169 (38)Utah$2,165 (26)Connecticut$825 (25)Rhode Island$650 (21)New Hampshire$336 (21)New Mexico$2,588 (20)Wisconsin$2,100 (19)West Virginia$2,087 (17)Wyoming$747 (16)North Dakota$15,000 (15)Delaware$2,350 (14)Hawaii$350 (10)Nevada$793 (9)Idaho$2,826 (7)

Other equipment sold prices

John Deere $1,681 Tractor $5,030 Skid steer $1,175 Forklift $835 Excavator $5,575 Caterpillar $16,823 Backhoe $9,265 Kubota $3,600 Zero turn mower $1,488 Bobcat $4,225

Frequently asked questions

How much does a surplus heavy equipment sell for at government auction?: Across 5,807 completed United States government auctions in the last 12 months, the median heavy equipment sold for $1,690, with most closing between $460 and $6,500. Final prices vary with item type, condition, age, and location.
Where can I buy a surplus heavy equipment?: Government agencies sell surplus heavy equipment through official platforms like GSA Auctions, GovDeals, and Public Surplus. GovAuctions aggregates live heavy equipment 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.

Methodology: median final winning bid on heavy equipment lots that closed on official United States government auction platforms over the trailing 365 days, pooled across every heavy equipment lot in the category. 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.