How much does a surplus motor grader sell for at government auction?

Across 74 completed United States government auctions in the last 12 months, the median motor grader sold for $15,425, with most closing between $6,045 and $39,000. Final prices vary with year, condition, mileage, and location.

Where can I buy a surplus motor grader?

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

Motor grader: what it sells for at government auction

The median motor grader lot sold for $15,425 across 74 completed United States government auctions in the last 12 months. Most close between $6,045 and $39,000.

Median sale

$15,425

Typical range

$6,045–$39,000

Completed lots

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Median sale price by month

2026-09

$34,450

2026-08

$15,300

2026-07

$14,950

2026-06

$11,375

2026-05

$13,013

Recent sold motor grader examples

2006 Komatsu GD655 Motor Grader$25,500
Sold Sep 1, 2026 · KS
2012 Caterpillar 140M2 Motor Grader$51,000
Sold Sep 1, 2026 · CO
2008 Caterpillar 140M Motor Grader$26,500
Sold Sep 1, 2026 · CO
2012 Caterpillar 140M2 Motor Grader$51,000
Sold Sep 1, 2026 · CO
2008 Caterpillar 160M Motor Grader$24,500
Sold Sep 1, 2026 · CO
2008 Caterpillar 160M Motor Grader$28,500
Sold Sep 1, 2026 · CO

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Motor grader sold prices by state

Colorado$35,750 (8)Kansas$15,925 (8)

Other equipment sold prices

John Deere $3,744 Tractor $4,673 Skid steer $650 Forklift $1,339 Excavator $4,843 Caterpillar $18,200 Backhoe $13,000 Bobcat $4,526 Kubota $3,195 Zero turn mower $1,488

Frequently asked questions

How much does a surplus motor grader sell for at government auction?: Across 74 completed United States government auctions in the last 12 months, the median motor grader sold for $15,425, with most closing between $6,045 and $39,000. Final prices vary with year, condition, mileage, and location.
Where can I buy a surplus motor grader?: Government agencies sell surplus motor grader through official platforms like GSA Auctions, GovDeals, and Public Surplus. GovAuctions aggregates live motor grader 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 motor grader 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.