Government Surplus Equipment in California
Government agencies auction surplus heavy equipment - excavators, tractors, forklifts, loaders, and more - as they upgrade fleets, often at 40–70% below retail prices.
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Skat Trak Excavator
Menifee, CA · 31 bids
1995 AIRMAN PDS185S Air Compressor
Madera, CA · 19 bids
Kubota Tractor
Menifee, CA · 15 bids
(2) Flail Mowers
Madera, CA · 6 bids
John Deer Tractor
San Leandro, CA · 4 bids
Vermeer V1550 Root Pruner / Trencher
Gardena, CA · 4 bids
Tractor bucket for sale. damaged blade
Napa, CA · 3 bids
Ingersoll Rand Roller DA-30-7216S
Reedley, CA · 3 bids
2005 Caterpillar GP40K1 Pneumatic Tire Forklift-Inoperable
Riverside, CA · 2 bids
2005 Caterpillar GP40K1 Pneumatic Tire Forklift-Inoperable
Riverside, CA · 2 bids
2005 Hyster H80XM Pneumatic Tire Forklift-Inoperable
Riverside, CA · 2 bids
2002 Pull Behind Broom
Redding, CA · 1 bid
44 active equipment auctions in California right now.Last updated: 2026-07-17
Market demand: equipment in California sell about 91% of the time, typically ~9 bids, from 129 completed sales over the last year.
Browse government equipment auctions in California from federal, state, and local agencies in CA. Every lot is sold directly by the government agency that owns it - you bid on the original platform.
What Equipment Sell For in California
Median winning bids from 138 completed equipment sales in California, by item.
| Item | Median | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| forklift | $1,300 | 50 |
| Caterpillar | $6,500 | 23 |
| excavator | $1,950 | 17 |
| John Deere | $1,827 | 16 |
| tractor | $1,738 | 16 |
| mini excavator | $1,950 | 16 |
Based on recent completed government auction sales in California. Click any item for its full price history and recent sold examples.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where can I find government surplus equipment auctions in California?
- Government surplus equipment in California are sold through official platforms like GSA Auctions (federal surplus) and other state and local agency auctions. GovAuctions aggregates California equipment listings into one free, searchable feed.
- Are government equipment auctions in California open to the public?
- Yes. Government surplus auctions in California are open to the public. Anyone can register and bid on equipment through official platforms like GSA Auctions. No special license is required for most items.
- How do I bid on surplus equipment in California?
- Browse listings on GovAuctions, click through to the original auction platform, register for a free account, and place your bid. Items are sold directly by government agencies in CA - no middleman fees or bid packs required.