How much does a surplus lathe sell for at government auction?

Across 229 completed United States government auctions in the last 12 months, the median lathe sold for $527, with most closing between $160 and $1,300. Final prices vary with year, condition, mileage, and location.

Where can I buy a surplus lathe?

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

Lathe: what it sells for at government auction

The median lathe lot sold for $527 across 229 completed United States government auctions in the last 12 months. Most close between $160 and $1,300.

Median sale

$527

Typical range

$160–$1,300

Completed lots

229

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Median sale price by month

2026-08

$563

2026-07

$835

2026-06

$397

2026-05

$390

Recent sold lathe examples

Mixed Lot of Vintage Machinist Tooling, End Mills, Lathe Bits & Precision Measuring Instruments$39
Sold Aug 27, 2026 · OH
AMMCO 6950 BRAKE LATHE$250
Sold Aug 26, 2026 · CA
Sheldon Machine Co. Lathe$550
Sold Aug 26, 2026 · PA
Accu-Turn 8922 Brake Lathe – Sold As-Is, Where-Is$350
Sold Aug 25, 2026 · NJ
Emcoturn 120P Lathe$705
Sold Aug 25, 2026 · OR
South Bend Precision Lathe (224918 NB)$800
Sold Aug 25, 2026 · GA

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Lathe sold prices by state

California$338 (21)Pennsylvania$550 (20)Tennessee$785 (15)Ohio$74 (12)Washington$396 (12)Virginia$583 (10)Missouri$189 (10)South Carolina$701 (9)Oregon$432 (8)Georgia$776 (8)New Jersey$775 (7)Texas$664 (7)Colorado$239 (6)Massachusetts$1,398 (6)Arkansas$2,963 (6)

Other tools sold prices

Generator $500 Tool box $32 Air compressor $173 Drill $52 DeWalt $40 Hand tools $102 Welder $221 Grinder $112 Leatherman $105 Milwaukee $50

Frequently asked questions

How much does a surplus lathe sell for at government auction?: Across 229 completed United States government auctions in the last 12 months, the median lathe sold for $527, with most closing between $160 and $1,300. Final prices vary with year, condition, mileage, and location.
Where can I buy a surplus lathe?: Government agencies sell surplus lathe through official platforms like GSA Auctions, GovDeals, and Public Surplus. GovAuctions aggregates live lathe 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 lathe 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 Surplus Price Index. Free to cite with attribution.