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Diesel generator: what it sells for at government auction

At United Kingdom government auctions, diesel generator lots sold for a median of £345 since June 2026 (52 sales, middle half £150 to £1,901), according to GovAuctions.app sold-price data. The month-by-month trend is below.

Median sale
£345
Typical range
£150–£1,901
Completed lots
52

Diesel generator for sale at government auction

11 live diesel generator auctions right now. 8 of them are below, soonest ending first.

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Median sale price by month

2026-10
£610
2026-09
£832
2026-08
£1,149
2026-07
£994
2026-06
£578

20 most recent diesel generator sales

Every row is a completed government auction archived by GovAuctions.app. The price is the final bid we recorded when the lot closed, excluding buyer's premium and taxes. Prices marked confirmed were read back from the platform's bid history.

Date soldItemSellerRegionFinal price
Petbow Diesel Generator, KV 210, Rolls Royce Engine, On skid, 500 x 120 x 220 cm, Top silenced exhau original listingEddisons (UK)EddisonsPLEASE SEE LOT DESCRIPTIONS£410
SDMO R22 22kVA Silent Diesel Industrial Generator original listingBPI Auctions (UK)BPI AuctionsWEST YORKSHIRE£610confirmed
Lombardini Diesel 5kVA Generator original listingWilsons Auctions (UK)Wilsons AuctionsANTRIM AND NEWTOWNABBEY£10
Unissued Yanmar Electric Start 24V Diesel Generator, from MOD original listingWitham, ex-MoD (UK)WithamLINCOLNSHIRE£350confirmed
2025 Compal VG-R110 Power 11 KVA 3 Phase Silent Diesel Generator 230/400V original listingWitham, ex-MoD (UK)WithamLINCOLNSHIRE£2,100confirmed
Aksa Power Generator AJD 275 heavy-duty diesel generating set - full details in description original listingRamco (UK)RamcoLINCOLNSHIRE£3,750
Aksa Power Generator AJD 275 heavy-duty diesel generating set - full details in description original listingRamco (UK)RamcoLINCOLNSHIRE£3,500
Unissued Yanmar Electric Start 24V Diesel Generator, from MOD original listingWitham, ex-MoD (UK)WithamLINCOLNSHIRE£150
Lombardini Diesel 5kVA Generator original listingWilsons Auctions (UK)Wilsons AuctionsANTRIM AND NEWTOWNABBEY£55
SDMO R220 220kVA Diesel Generator original listingBPI Auctions (UK)BPI Auctions£2,000
Elcos Diesel Generator Set. Merelli Generator MJB 225 SA4 - upto 112 KVA. FPT engine. Soundproof box original listingEddisons (UK)EddisonsWINDSOR AND MAIDENHEAD£2,000
Unissued 40 KVA Single 3 Phase 230/400V Diesel Generator c/w Manuals Etc original listingWitham, ex-MoD (UK)WithamLINCOLNSHIRE£2,500
New and Unused Ashita AG3-110 110KVA 3 Phase 400v Diesel Generator original listingWitham, ex-MoD (UK)WithamLINCOLNSHIRE£3,100
New and Unused Ashita AG3-150 150KVA 3 Phase 400v Diesel Generator original listingWitham, ex-MoD (UK)WithamLINCOLNSHIRE£3,300
Stephill SSD10000 10kVA Portable Diesel Generator original listingBPI Auctions (UK)BPI AuctionsWEST YORKSHIRE£600
Scorpion Power Systems D166 66kVA diesel generator - running hours: 1270 - full details in desc. original listingRamco (UK)RamcoLINCOLNSHIRE£2,000
Scorpion Power Systems D166 66kVA diesel generator - running hours: 373 - full details in desc. original listingRamco (UK)RamcoLINCOLNSHIRE£2,250
6kVA Diesel Generator – GEN 1257 - 27 original listingBPI Auctions (UK)BPI AuctionsGREATER MANCHESTER£150
6kVA Diesel Generator- 29 original listingBPI Auctions (UK)BPI AuctionsGREATER MANCHESTER£175
6kVA Stephill SSD6000W2 Super Silenced Diesel Generator c/w 150L Long Run Diesel Tank & Stand - 30 original listingBPI Auctions (UK)BPI AuctionsGREATER MANCHESTER£410

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a surplus diesel generator sell for at government auction?
Across 52 completed United Kingdom government auctions since June 2026, the median diesel generator sold for £345, with most closing between £150 and £1,901. Final prices vary with year, condition, mileage, and location.
Where can I buy a surplus diesel generator?
Government agencies sell surplus diesel generator through official platforms like GSA Auctions, GovDeals, and Public Surplus. GovAuctions aggregates live diesel generator listings into one free, searchable feed, with 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.

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Methodology: median final winning bid on diesel generator lots that closed on official United Kingdom government auction platforms over the trailing 365 days, matched by title. Realised sale prices, excluding buyer's premium. No-bid lots excluded. Updated daily.