Forklift: what it sells for at government auction
The median forklift lot sold for £2,178 across 12 completed United Kingdom government auctions in the last 12 months. Most close between £1,723 and £2,925.
Median sale
£2,178
Typical range
£1,723–£2,925
Completed lots
12
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Recent sold forklift examples
- HC CPY018 Gas Forklift, 1.8 Tonne Lift, 3.7m Duplex Mast With Side Shift, 10000 Hours£1,350Sold Jun 19, 2026 · LOT LOCATION CONFIRMED AT LOT LEVEL
- 2007 Clark C25L Gas Forklift, 2.5 Tonne Lift, 3.7m Dual Mast With Side Shift, 3500 Hours£2,200Sold Jun 19, 2026 · LOT LOCATION CONFIRMED AT LOT LEVEL
- 2016 Mitsubishi FG20CN Gas Forklift, 2 Tonne Lift, 19910 Hours£1,350Sold Jun 19, 2026 · LOT LOCATION CONFIRMED AT LOT LEVEL
- 2016 Mitsubishi FG20CN Gas Forklift, Reserve Significantly Reduced 2 Tonne, 20150 Hours£1,250Sold Jun 19, 2026 · LOT LOCATION CONFIRMED AT LOT LEVEL
- 2004 Samsung SF30L Gas Forklift, 4353 Hours, 3 Tonne lift, 3.3m Lift duplex mast£1,350Sold Jun 19, 2026 · LOT LOCATION CONFIRMED AT LOT LEVEL
- Clark C35L Counterbalance Gas Forklift, 4750 Hours 3.5 Tonne, Duplex mast£2,200Sold Jun 19, 2026 · LOT LOCATION CONFIRMED AT LOT LEVEL
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a surplus forklift sell for at government auction?
- Across 12 completed United Kingdom government auctions in the last 12 months, the median forklift sold for £2,178, with most closing between £1,723 and £2,925. Final prices vary with year, condition, mileage, and location.
- Where can I buy a surplus forklift?
- Government agencies sell surplus forklift through official platforms like GSA Auctions, GovDeals, and Public Surplus. GovAuctions aggregates live forklift 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 forklift 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.