Diesel generator: what it sells for at government auction
According to GovAuctions.app sold-price data, the median diesel generator lot sold for £774 across 38 completed United Kingdom government auctions since June 2026, with most closing between £315 and £1,584. The month-by-month trend is below.
Median sale
£774
Typical range
£315–£1,584
Completed lots
38
Diesel generator for sale at government auction
6 live diesel generator auctions right now. Soonest ending first.
- New and Unused Ashita AG3-150 150KVA 3 Phase 400v Diesel Generator£1,500Colsterworth, Lincolnshire · Ends Sep 22, 2026
- New and Unused Ashita AG3-110 110KVA 3 Phase 400v Diesel Generator£1,400Colsterworth, Lincolnshire · Ends Sep 22, 2026
- Unissued 40 KVA Single 3 Phase 230/400V Diesel Generator c/w Manuals Etc£2,100Colsterworth, Lincolnshire · Ends Sep 22, 2026
- Elcos Diesel Generator Set. Merelli Generator MJB 225 SA4 - upto 112 KVA. FPT engine. Soundproof box£2,000Maidenhead, Windsor and Maidenhead · Ends Sep 24, 2026
- SDMO R220 220kVA Diesel Generator£2,000 openingVarious Locations, UK · Ends Sep 28, 2026
- Unissued Yanmar Electric Start 24V Diesel Generator, from MOD£70Colsterworth, Lincolnshire · Ends Sep 29, 2026
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Median sale price by month
2026-09
£722
2026-08
£1,203
2026-07
£1,040
2026-06
£605
Recent sold diesel generator examples
- Stephill SSD10000 10kVA Portable Diesel Generator£600Sold Sep 15, 2026 · WEST YORKSHIRE
- Scorpion Power Systems D166 66kVA diesel generator - running hours: 1270 - full details in desc.£2,000Sold Sep 15, 2026 · LINCOLNSHIRE
- Scorpion Power Systems D166 66kVA diesel generator - running hours: 373 - full details in desc.£2,250Sold Sep 15, 2026 · LINCOLNSHIRE
- 6kVA Diesel Generator – GEN 1257 - 27£150Sold Sep 4, 2026 · GREATER MANCHESTER
- 6kVA Diesel Generator- 29£175Sold Sep 4, 2026 · GREATER MANCHESTER
- 6kVA Stephill SSD6000W2 Super Silenced Diesel Generator c/w 150L Long Run Diesel Tank & Stand - 30£410Sold Sep 4, 2026 · GREATER MANCHESTER
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a surplus diesel generator sell for at government auction?
- Across 38 completed United Kingdom government auctions since June 2026, the median diesel generator sold for £774, with most closing between £315 and £1,584. 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 — 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.