Heavy Equipment: what it sells for at government auction
According to GovAuctions.app sold-price data, the median heavy equipment lot sold for £479 across 494 completed United Kingdom government auctions since June 2026, with most closing between £75 and £4,000. 8 regions have enough completed sales for their own figure, and the month-by-month trend is below.
Equipment for sale at government auction
189 live heavy equipment auctions right now. 8 of them are below, soonest ending first.
Doosan G18S-5 1.8 Tonne LPG Counterbalance Forklift
No bids
Multiple Site Auction, Lot Location Confirmed At Lot Level · Ends Sep 25, 2026
2015 JCB 535-140 Hi Viz Telehandler - H6650
£15,900
York, East Riding of Yorkshire · Ends Sep 25, 2026
JCB 535-140 Hi Viz Telehandler - H5606
£17,000
York, East Riding of Yorkshire · Ends Sep 25, 2026
Doosan G18S-5 1.8 Tonne LPG Counterbalance Forklift
No bids
Multiple Site Auction, Lot Location Confirmed At Lot Level · Ends Sep 25, 2026
New & Unissued Caterpillar RP3100 Industrial Petrol Generator Set 240/110 V 3.8 KVA, from Govt Dept
£275
Colsterworth, Lincolnshire · Ends Sep 29, 2026
New & Unissued Caterpillar RP3100 Industrial Petrol Generator Set 240/110 V 3.8 KVA, from Govt Dept
£250
Colsterworth, Lincolnshire · Ends Sep 29, 2026
Pallet of various fencing components � located on top of container, no forklift
No bids
Worksop, Nottinghamshire · Ends Oct 2, 2026
9 x Boxes of (part of full) CAT 6 cable
£10
Worksop, Nottinghamshire · Ends Oct 2, 2026
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Recent sold heavy equipment examples
- 2012 Linde model K Very Narrow Aisle electric forklift truck. Maximum capacity 1000kg, maximum heigh£260Sold Sep 22, 2026 · LINCOLNSHIRE
- 2014 Linde model K Very Narrow Aisle electric forklift truck. Maximum capacity 1000kg, maximum heigh£520Sold Sep 22, 2026 · LINCOLNSHIRE
- Pair Of Vetter AV98/4/8 Forklift Forks£20Sold Sep 22, 2026
- DAF LF 220 FA 4 Wheel Flat With Atlas 88.3 Hydraulic Loading Crane£4,400Sold Sep 22, 2026
- New & Unissued Caterpillar RP3100 Industrial Petrol Generator Set 240/110 V 3.8 KVA, from Govt Dept£275Sold Sep 22, 2026 · LINCOLNSHIRE
- New & Unissued Caterpillar RP3100 Industrial Petrol Generator Set 240/110 V 3.8 KVA, from Govt Dept£300Sold Sep 22, 2026 · LINCOLNSHIRE
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a surplus heavy equipment sell for at government auction?
- Across 494 completed United Kingdom government auctions since June 2026, the median heavy equipment sold for £479, with most closing between £75 and £4,000. 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.
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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.