Government Surplus Heavy Equipment Auctions
Government agencies auction surplus heavy equipment - excavators, tractors, forklifts, loaders, and more - as they upgrade fleets, often at 40-70% below retail prices.
Government agencies regularly dispose of heavy equipment through surplus auctions. Find excavators, backhoes, tractors, loaders, forklifts, and construction equipment from the Department of Defense, state DOTs, and municipal public works departments.
1255 active equipment auctions across 7 official government sources, updated daily.Last updated: 2026-07-17
What they're worth: surplus equipment typically sell for $466–$6,000 at government auction - median $1,500, based on 4,118 completed sales in the last year. Look up a specific item.
Market demand: equipment sell about 88% of the time, typically ~16 bids, from 3,536 completed sales over the last year. See all categories.
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2001 Daewoo Mega 160 Wheel Loader
Massillon, OH · 19 bids
2014 Bobcat S570 Skid Steer Loader
Brookings, SD · 19 bids
Tractor, 2005 John Deere, Model 5205 w/ Shredder
Olla, LA · 18 bids
2012 John Deere Backhoe Loader 710J with Tamper Attachment
Whitby, ON · 17 bids
2013 CASE Compact Track Loader Model TR270 with 78" Case Bucket included
Woodstock, IL · 17 bids
2020 Caterpillar 150 Motor Grader – Build 15A
Macon, MS · 17 bids
2021 Case 580 Super N WT Backhoe
Warsaw, IL · 16 bids
2019 Bobcat S650 Skid Steer Loader
Shawnee, KS · 16 bids
Bobcat E35 ZTS Excavator
Westerville, OH · 15 bids
1994 Case 580 Super K Backhoe
Independence, KS · 15 bids
Case 621F Bucket Loader
Central Islip, NY · 14 bids
1995 Komatsu WA-250 Front End Loader
Aurora, CO · 14 bids
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I buy heavy equipment at government auctions?
- Register on platforms like GSA Auctions, browse heavy equipment listings, inspect items when possible, and place your bid. GovAuctions lets you search multiple platforms at once for free.
- What kind of heavy equipment is available at government auctions?
- You can find excavators, backhoes, bulldozers, tractors, wheel loaders, forklifts, cranes, and trailers from government construction, public works, and military operations.
- Can I inspect heavy equipment before bidding?
- Most government auction platforms offer inspection periods before the auction closes. Check the listing for inspection dates and location details. Some also include detailed condition reports.