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.
Diesel generator for sale at government auction
11 live diesel generator auctions right now. 8 of them are below, soonest ending first.

Diesel Generator Incorporating Perkins C6-240G Engine
£3,525
Scunthorpe DN16 1DN, Lincolnshire · Ends Nov 3, 2026

600 KVA Diesel Container Generator 415 V
£6,550
Scunthorpe DN16 1DN, Lincolnshire · Ends Nov 3, 2026

2016 Groundhog Mobile Welfare Unit With Intergrated Diesel Generator
Bids not shown
Belfast, Antrim and Newtownabbey · Ends Nov 11, 2026

Unused Pramast VG-R50 Power 25 KVA 3 Phase Diesel Generator 400/230V
No bids
Colsterworth, Lincolnshire · Ends Nov 17, 2026

Unused Pramast VG-R50 Power 25 KVA 3 Phase Diesel Generator 400/230V
£1,000
Colsterworth, Lincolnshire · Ends Nov 17, 2026

Cummins C220D5E Diesel Generator
£4,700
Scunthorpe DN16 1DN, Lincolnshire · Ends Nov 3, 2026

Arc Gen Weldmaker 332SSDK Super Silent Diesel Welder Generator
£760
Scunthorpe DN16 1DN, Lincolnshire · Ends Nov 3, 2026

Arc Gen Weldmaker 300AVC Diesel Welder Generator
£760
Scunthorpe DN16 1DN, Lincolnshire · Ends Nov 3, 2026
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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.
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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.