How much does a surplus excavator sell for at government auction?

Across 95 completed United Kingdom government auctions in the last 12 months, the median excavator sold for £7,410, with most closing between £5,233 and £11,765. Final prices vary with year, condition, mileage, and location.

Where can I buy a surplus excavator?

Government agencies sell surplus excavator through official platforms like GSA Auctions, GovDeals, and Public Surplus. GovAuctions aggregates live excavator 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.

Excavator: what it sells for at government auction

The median excavator lot sold for £7,410 across 95 completed United Kingdom government auctions in the last 12 months. Most close between £5,233 and £11,765.

Median sale

£7,410

Typical range

£5,233–£11,765

Completed lots

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Median sale price by month

2026-08

£8,060

2026-07

£3,413

2026-06

£7,150

Recent sold excavator examples

2023 Sany SY16C 1.8 Tonne Mini Excavator£8,100
Sold Aug 28, 2026 · WARWICKSHIRE
2014 CAT 312E Excavator£18,200
Sold Aug 28, 2026 · WARWICKSHIRE
2024 Unissued JPC 1020KG 12HP Diesel Rubber Track Mini Excavator c/w Front Blade£2,000
Sold Aug 27, 2026 · LINCOLNSHIRE
2007 JCB 8030 ZTS mini excavator. 2081 total hours recorded. Please note there is a fuel leak, the b£6,200
Sold Aug 25, 2026 · LINCOLNSHIRE
2026 Hitachi ZX17U Mini Excavator£11,200
Sold Aug 24, 2026 · THURROCK
2025 Kubota U27-4 Tracked Excavator£14,200
Sold Aug 24, 2026 · THURROCK

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Excavator sold prices by state

Cheshire East£7,280 (46)Thurrock£9,490 (24)East Riding Of Yorkshire£18 (7)

Other equipment sold prices

Forklift £2,600 JCB £5,720 Scissor lift £143 Tractor £3,380 Caterpillar £374 Kubota £5,298 Mini excavator £3,413 Bobcat £9,685

Frequently asked questions

How much does a surplus excavator sell for at government auction?: Across 95 completed United Kingdom government auctions in the last 12 months, the median excavator sold for £7,410, with most closing between £5,233 and £11,765. Final prices vary with year, condition, mileage, and location.
Where can I buy a surplus excavator?: Government agencies sell surplus excavator through official platforms like GSA Auctions, GovDeals, and Public Surplus. GovAuctions aggregates live excavator 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.

Methodology: median final winning bid on excavator 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.