How much does a surplus industrial tool sell for at government auction?

Across 9,181 completed United States government auctions in the last 12 months, the median industrial tool sold for $116, with most closing between $38 and $410. Final prices vary with item type, condition, age, and location.

Where can I buy a surplus industrial tool?

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

Industrial Tool: what it sells for at government auction

Name: Industrial Tool median final sale prices — United States government auction
Creator: GovAuctions

The median industrial tool lot sold for $116 across 9,181 completed United States government auctions in the last 12 months. Most close between $38 and $410.

Median sale

$116

Typical range

$38–$410

Completed lots

9,181

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Median sale price by month

2026-08

$105

2026-07

$120

2026-06

$111

2026-05

$120

Recent sold industrial tool examples

MagLiner Aluminum Convertible Hand Truck (119428)$113
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Lot of three (3) Rescue Cut-Off Saws Partner + Cutters Edge$510
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Industrial Tool sold prices by state

California$121 (1217)Pennsylvania$160 (511)Ohio$108 (466)Missouri$81 (369)Virginia$100 (362)Florida$280 (356)Tennessee$112 (342)Texas$150 (329)Colorado$57 (325)Kentucky$78 (322)Georgia$130 (303)Alaska$37 (298)Washington$100 (295)Alabama$310 (242)Oregon$133 (211)North Carolina$157 (202)Oklahoma$143 (183)Arizona$130 (173)Indiana$92 (172)Iowa$146 (157)Utah$105 (143)South Carolina$347 (125)Michigan$32 (120)New York$150 (113)Louisiana$245 (109)Maryland$227 (109)New Jersey$211 (109)Nebraska$47 (107)Illinois$220 (105)Kansas$325 (105)New Mexico$100 (96)Nevada$100 (77)Arkansas$122 (74)Wyoming$52 (69)Massachusetts$177 (63)Minnesota$77 (57)Wisconsin$65 (50)South Dakota$273 (39)Connecticut$153 (36)New Hampshire$52 (29)Rhode Island$100 (27)Mississippi$335 (24)Washington DC$253 (24)Idaho$195 (22)Delaware$130 (19)North Dakota$2,730 (18)Maine$239 (16)Hawaii$13 (12)West Virginia$56 (12)Montana$55 (10)Puerto Rico$845 (6)

Other tools sold prices

Generator $625 Tool box $37 Air compressor $179 Drill $53 Hand tools $102 DeWalt $31 Welder $180 Grinder $64 Lathe $805 Leatherman $139

Frequently asked questions

How much does a surplus industrial tool sell for at government auction?: Across 9,181 completed United States government auctions in the last 12 months, the median industrial tool sold for $116, with most closing between $38 and $410. Final prices vary with item type, condition, age, and location.
Where can I buy a surplus industrial tool?: Government agencies sell surplus industrial tool through official platforms like GSA Auctions, GovDeals, and Public Surplus. GovAuctions aggregates live industrial tool 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 industrial tool lots that closed on official United States government auction platforms over the trailing 365 days, pooled across every industrial tool 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.