How much does a surplus vehicle lift sell for at government auction?

Across 68 completed United States government auctions since May 2026, the median vehicle lift sold for $1,175, with most closing between $699 and $1,731. Final prices vary with year, condition, mileage, and location.

Where can I buy a surplus vehicle lift?

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

Vehicle lift: what it sells for at government auction

According to the GovAuctions.app Surplus Price Index, the median vehicle lift lot sold for $1,175 across 68 completed United States government auctions since May 2026, with most closing between $699 and $1,731. 2 states have enough completed sales for their own figure, and the month-by-month trend is below.

Median sale

$1,175

Typical range

$699–$1,731

Completed lots

Vehicle lift for sale at government auction

3 live vehicle lift auctions right now. Soonest ending first.

Lot of (2) OTC 1520 SPX Mobile Vehicle lift system.$59
Hialeah, FL · Ends Sep 22, 2026
AGT ATK-B1000 Two Post Vehicle Lift$525
Miami, OK · Ends Oct 21, 2026
2026 AGT ATK-B1000 Two Post Vehicle Lift$550
Miami, OK · Ends Oct 21, 2026

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Median sale price by month

2026-09

$758

2026-08

$1,525

2026-07

$1,250

2026-06

$1,375

2026-05

$905

Recent sold vehicle lift examples

Gray PortaMatic BF 100 Air Powered Vehicle Lift$260
Sold Sep 16, 2026 · WI
Rotary Vehicle Lift$5,200
Sold Sep 16, 2026 · GA
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Sold Sep 16, 2026 · AZ
Vehicle Lift$765
Sold Sep 9, 2026 · NJ
Two-Post Vehicle Lift$480
Sold Sep 1, 2026 · OH
Force-1 Two-Post Vehicle Lift$525
Sold Sep 1, 2026 · OH

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Vehicle lift sold prices by state

Tennessee$1,200 (9)Ohio$875 (8)

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Generator $323 Drill $50 Air compressor $152 Hand tools $93 DeWalt $50 Welder $225 Grinder $57 Leatherman $2,179 Lathe $325 Folding knives $290

Frequently asked questions

How much does a surplus vehicle lift sell for at government auction?: Across 68 completed United States government auctions since May 2026, the median vehicle lift sold for $1,175, with most closing between $699 and $1,731. Final prices vary with year, condition, mileage, and location.
Where can I buy a surplus vehicle lift?: Government agencies sell surplus vehicle lift through official platforms like GSA Auctions, GovDeals, and Public Surplus. GovAuctions aggregates live vehicle lift 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 vehicle lift 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.