Ex-Council Machinery, Mowers and Equipment at UK Auction
Ride-on and flail mowers, gritters, tippers, sweepers, refuse trucks and dumpers listed at UK auction.
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Timberwolf TW13/75G Petrol Wood Chipper
Wakefield, West Yorkshire · 13 bids

2023 JCB 1T-2S5 1T High Tip Dumper
York, East Riding of Yorkshire · 10 bids
425 hrsDiesel

2006 Benford 6004 OSFLLA 6- Tonne Power Swivel Site Dumper
Manchester, Greater Manchester · 10 bids
Diesel

Timberwolf Petrol Wood Chipper
Wakefield, West Yorkshire · 8 bids

Camon C501 Petrol Wood Chipper
Wakefield, West Yorkshire · 5 bids

2006 Benford 6003 PSFLSA 6- Tonne Power Swivel Site Dumper
Manchester, Greater Manchester · 3 bids
Diesel

2002 Benford Terex PS2000 2- Tonne Power Swivel Site Dumper
Manchester, Greater Manchester · 2 bids
Diesel

2016 JCB 9T FT Powershuttle 9T Articulated Dumper - H6916
York, East Riding of Yorkshire · 1 bid
3,015 hrsDiesel

2017 Mecalac TA9 9T Articulated Dumper - H7686
York, East Riding of Yorkshire · 1 bid
2,411 hrsDiesel

X 4 6Tonne Dumper Tyres
Manchester, Greater Manchester · 1 bid

JCB JZYN2052S Zero Turn 52in 20 HP Diesel Commercial Mower, 450 Hrs ONLY
Colsterworth, Lincolnshire

2014 Dennis Eagle Elite 6 Refuse Disposal HGV, 142,211 Kms, Direct From Rugby Council
Multiple Site Auction, Lot Location Confirmed At Lot Level
Councils and their grounds maintenance contractors replace mowers, gritters, tippers, sweepers and small plant on a cycle, and the used machines go to commercial auctioneers rather than being sold by the council directly. This page collects these kinds of machine from Wilsons Auctions, BPI Auctions and NCM Auctions in one place, so the number live goes up and down with each sale. Check hours, service history and the collection site on each lot, and budget for buyer's premium and VAT.
Where councils sell vans, mowers and plant, what they fetch and what to check: ex-council vans and machinery guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where are ex-council mowers, vehicles and machinery sold?
- Councils sell used fleet and grounds equipment through commercial auctioneers or their fleet contractors, not directly to the public. Search by machine type and read the seller details on each lot.
- What should I check before bidding on a used ride-on or flail mower?
- The hours, the condition of the cutting deck and blades, and whether it starts and drives at viewing. Commercial mowers are usually sold as-is, so budget for a service.