How much does a surplus wheel loader sell for at government auction?

Across 103 completed United States government auctions in the last 12 months, the median wheel loader sold for $17,200, with most closing between $6,049 and $30,200. Final prices vary with year, condition, mileage, and location.

Where can I buy a surplus wheel loader?

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

Wheel loader: what it sells for at government auction

Name: Wheel loader median final sale prices — United States government auction
Creator: GovAuctions

The median wheel loader lot sold for $17,200 across 103 completed United States government auctions in the last 12 months. Most close between $6,049 and $30,200.

Median sale

$17,200

Typical range

$6,049–$30,200

Completed lots

103

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Median sale price by month

2026-08

$8,700

2026-07

$17,200

2026-06

$18,500

2026-05

$11,310

Recent sold wheel loader examples

1999 Caterpillar 950G Wheel Loader * SEE VIDEO*$11,100
Sold Aug 6, 2026 · TX
2013 CAT 938K Wheel Loader$19,401
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2008 John Deere 544 J Wheel Loader$8,700
Sold Aug 6, 2026 · NC
2000 Caterpillar 924G Wheel Loader$36,500
Sold Aug 4, 2026 · WI
Balderson BV966 Wheel Loader V-Plow$120
Sold Aug 4, 2026 · KS
1970 Terex 72-51 AA Wheel Loader$1,600
Sold Aug 4, 2026 · SD

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Wheel loader sold prices by state

Florida$16,000 (15)Texas$11,635 (14)New York$6,901 (9)Illinois$44,575 (8)Pennsylvania$9,100 (7)Kentucky$38,000 (7)North Carolina$10,460 (6)

Other equipment sold prices

John Deere $1,681 Tractor $5,030 Skid steer $1,175 Forklift $835 Excavator $5,575 Caterpillar $16,823 Backhoe $9,265 Kubota $3,600 Zero turn mower $1,488 Bobcat $4,225

Frequently asked questions

How much does a surplus wheel loader sell for at government auction?: Across 103 completed United States government auctions in the last 12 months, the median wheel loader sold for $17,200, with most closing between $6,049 and $30,200. Final prices vary with year, condition, mileage, and location.
Where can I buy a surplus wheel loader?: Government agencies sell surplus wheel loader through official platforms like GSA Auctions, GovDeals, and Public Surplus. GovAuctions aggregates live wheel loader 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 wheel loader 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. These figures are part of the GovAuctions Surplus Price Index. Free to cite with attribution.