How much does a surplus riding mower sell for at government auction?

Across 138 completed United States government auctions since May 2026, the median riding mower sold for $688, with most closing between $263 and $1,697. Final prices vary with year, condition, mileage, and location.

Where can I buy a surplus riding mower?

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

Riding mower: what it sells for at government auction

According to the GovAuctions.app Surplus Price Index, the median riding mower lot sold for $688 across 138 completed United States government auctions since May 2026, with most closing between $263 and $1,697. 7 states have enough completed sales for their own figure, and the month-by-month trend is below.

Median sale

$688

Typical range

$263–$1,697

Completed lots

138

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Median sale price by month

2026-09

$790

2026-08

$839

2026-07

$650

2026-06

$687

2026-05

$1,008

Recent sold riding mower examples

Kubota BX2350T60 Riding Mower$3,425
Sold Sep 10, 2026 · NY
2010 John Deere 7500 Riding Mower$260
Sold Sep 9, 2026 · NY
2000 Toro 3050 Riding Mower$14
Sold Sep 9, 2026 · NY
1996 Jacobsen 62257 Riding Mower$14
Sold Sep 9, 2026 · NY
2001 Toro 325D Riding Mower$680
Sold Sep 8, 2026 · NY
1997 Toro 345 Riding Mower$385
Sold Sep 8, 2026 · NY

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Riding mower sold prices by state

New York$260 (22)Florida$260 (17)Maryland$2,363 (14)Tennessee$1,697 (11)Ohio$610 (11)Missouri$1,073 (10)Virginia$1,275 (8)

Other equipment sold prices

John Deere $4,130 Tractor $3,175 Forklift $683 Skid steer $8,001 Excavator $6,988 Caterpillar $15,033 Backhoe $8,100 Bobcat $5,600 Kubota $3,851 Zero turn mower $1,550

Frequently asked questions

How much does a surplus riding mower sell for at government auction?: Across 138 completed United States government auctions since May 2026, the median riding mower sold for $688, with most closing between $263 and $1,697. Final prices vary with year, condition, mileage, and location.
Where can I buy a surplus riding mower?: Government agencies sell surplus riding mower through official platforms like GSA Auctions, GovDeals, and Public Surplus. GovAuctions aggregates live riding mower 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 riding mower 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.app Surplus Price Index. Free to cite with attribution.