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.
79 active equipment lots right now.Last updated: 2026-07-21
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2017 FG Wilson/Caterpillar 650 kVA Diesel Generator with Perkins Engine
York, East Riding of Yorkshire · 76 bids
2001 John Deere 6210 4X4 Agricultural Tractor with a MXT8 Front Loader
Westmorland and Furness, Westmorland and Furness · 17 bids
2008 John Deere X304 Petrol Tractor
Westmorland and Furness, Westmorland and Furness · 13 bids
2025 Shantui SE12 Mini Excavator - New/Unused
Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough · 9 bids
Slewtech Muck Forks and Carriage Forks for Tractor
Westmorland and Furness, Westmorland and Furness · 8 bids
2014 CAT 312E Excavator
Birmingham, Warwickshire · 4 bids
2 x Forklift Tipping Skips
Wakefield, West Yorkshire · 4 bids
2016 Massey Ferguson 7726 DYNA-6 4WD Tractor (FX16CXS)
Birmingham, Warwickshire · 3 bids
AB Cranes Single Beam 5,000kg Overhead Gantry Crane
Basildon, Essex · 3 bids
Yale Electric Forklift
Westmorland and Furness, Westmorland and Furness · 3 bids
2021 Massey Ferguson 8S.265 DYNA Tractor (AU71BPV)
Birmingham, Warwickshire · 2 bids
2018 Massey Ferguson 8740 4WD Tractor (AU67BEY)
Birmingham, Warwickshire · 2 bids
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.
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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.