How much does a surplus heavy equipment sell for at government auction?

Across 164 completed United Kingdom government auctions in the last 12 months, the median heavy equipment sold for £2,600, with most closing between £325 and £5,460. Final prices vary with item type, condition, age, and location.

Where can I buy a surplus heavy equipment?

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

Heavy Equipment: what it sells for at government auction

Name: Heavy Equipment median final sale prices — United Kingdom government auction
Creator: GovAuctions

The median heavy equipment lot sold for £2,600 across 164 completed United Kingdom government auctions in the last 12 months. Most close between £325 and £5,460.

Median sale

£2,600

Typical range

£325–£5,460

Completed lots

164

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Median sale price by month

2026-08

£1,625

2026-07

£943

2026-06

£3,965

Recent sold heavy equipment examples

Clark C35L Counterbalance Gas Forklift, 4750 Hours 3.5 Tonne, Duplex mast£2,000
Sold Aug 7, 2026 · LOT LOCATION CONFIRMED AT LOT LEVEL
2 x Forklift Tipping Skips£105
Sold Aug 7, 2026 · SWINDON
Combilift-C2500 Multi-Directional Electric Forklift Truck & Charger 415V£3,525
Sold Aug 7, 2026 · SWINDON
Komatsu FD20T-12 2000kg Diesel Counterbalance Forklift Truck£2,520
Sold Aug 7, 2026 · GREATER MANCHESTER
Husqvarna R112C Articulated Rear-Collect Ride-On Mower (85cm Combi Deck)£400
Sold Aug 6, 2026 · LOT LOCATION CONFIRMED AT LOT LEVEL
Lansing Linde E127-02, Serial number H2X324MO1635, Year 2001, capacity 1200kg electric forklift truc£320
Sold Aug 5, 2026 · TYNE AND WEAR

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Heavy Equipment sold prices by state

Lincolnshire£1,300 (31)Cheshire East£7,150 (30)West Yorkshire£52 (16)Essex£33 (11)East Riding Of Yorkshire£61 (8)Suffolk£943 (7)

Other equipment sold prices

Forklift £2,860 Excavator £7,020 JCB £5,850 Caterpillar £374 Tractor £4,160

Frequently asked questions

How much does a surplus heavy equipment sell for at government auction?: Across 164 completed United Kingdom government auctions in the last 12 months, the median heavy equipment sold for £2,600, with most closing between £325 and £5,460. Final prices vary with item type, condition, age, and location.
Where can I buy a surplus heavy equipment?: Government agencies sell surplus heavy equipment through official platforms like GSA Auctions, GovDeals, and Public Surplus. GovAuctions aggregates live heavy equipment 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 heavy equipment lots that closed on official United Kingdom government auction platforms over the trailing 365 days, pooled across every heavy equipment lot in the category. Realised sale prices, excluding buyer's premium. No-bid lots excluded. Updated daily.