UK Government Surplus Plant & Heavy Equipment Auctions
Surplus plant and machinery — excavators, forklifts, loaders and tractors — from councils, the MoD and public bodies, sold at UK auction as fleets are renewed.
Local authorities, the MoD and other public bodies regularly dispose of surplus plant and heavy equipment through auction. Find excavators, forklifts, telehandlers, loaders and groundscare machinery from UK government sources, aggregated from auctioneers like Ramco and BPI.
29 active equipment lots right now.Last updated: 2026-06-06
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Forklift Tipping Skip
£70North Ferriby, East Riding of Yorkshire
5 bids
2022 JCB 140X L SV 14T Tracked Excavator
£10,300York, East Riding of Yorkshire
4 bids
Salter 299 Crane Dial Scale
£10Sheffield, South Yorkshire
1 bid
2022 JCB 140XL SV 14T Tracked Excavator
£12,000York, East Riding of Yorkshire
1 bid
Hyster J2.00 XM-717 ACX 2 Tonne Electric Forklift c/w Duplex Mast, Side Shift and Charger
£2,000South Kesteven, Lincolnshire
20ft x 8ft Demountable Drops/Hook Loader Ablution Container c/w Twist Locks, from UK MOD
£3,500South Kesteven, Lincolnshire
Roberine F3 3 Deck 4x4 Commercial Flail Mower, 1711 Hrs Only! Direct from UK Govt Dept
£4,500South Kesteven, Lincolnshire
New & Unissued Caterpillar RP3100 Generator 3100 Watt 3.5KVA 240/110 V from Govt Dept
£400South Kesteven, Lincolnshire
New & Unissued Caterpillar RP3100 Generator 3100 Watt 3.5KVA 240/110 V from Govt Dept
£300South Kesteven, Lincolnshire
New & Unissued Caterpillar RP3100 Generator 3100 Watt 3.5KVA 240/110 V from Govt Dept
£350South Kesteven, Lincolnshire
Agfa Avalon Plate Loader 8-72
£6,400Wakefield, West Yorkshire
Forklift fork extensions, 1830mm (L) x 6'
No bids yetWakefield, West Yorkshire
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What plant and machinery is sold at UK government auctions?
- You'll find excavators, forklifts, telehandlers, loaders, tractors, trailers and groundscare equipment from council fleets, the MoD and public works departments.
- Can I inspect plant before bidding?
- Most UK auctioneers offer viewing days before a sale closes. Check the lot for viewing dates and the collection site, and factor in buyer's premium and VAT.