Government Surplus Equipment in Illinois
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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2013 CASE Compact Track Loader Model TR270 with 78" Case Bucket included
Woodstock, IL · 17 bids
2005 Sterling SC8000 Street Sweeper Truck
Homer Glen, IL · 16 bids
2021 Case 580 Super N WT Backhoe
Warsaw, IL · 16 bids
2 Falcon hot boxes
Arlington Heights, IL · 11 bids
2014 Alamo SHD88 Flail Mower
West Chicago, IL · 5 bids
Bob Cat zero turn mower 61"
Streamwood, IL · 4 bids
CNH TLB Four-In-One Backhoe Bucket
Warsaw, IL · 3 bids
2016 John Deere 1570 with 72" Rear Discharge Deck (540)
Moline, IL · 2 bids
2005 Cat 928G Series II Wheel Loader
Hillside, IL · 2 bids
2005 Cat 938G Series II Wheel Loader
Hillside, IL · 1 bid
Diamond Side Boom Rotary Mower
Warsaw, IL · 1 bid
1999 TEXTRON BAGGAGE TRACTOR UNIT
Chicago, IL
16 active equipment auctions in Illinois right now.Last updated: 2026-07-17
Market demand: nationwide, equipment sell about 88% of the time, typically ~16 bids, from 3,536 completed sales over the last year.
Browse government equipment auctions in Illinois from federal, state, and local agencies in IL. Every lot is sold directly by the government agency that owns it - you bid on the original platform.
What Equipment Sell For in Illinois
Median winning bids from 31 completed equipment sales in Illinois, by item.
| Item | Median | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| John Deere | $2,800 | 15 |
| tractor | $6,705 | 8 |
| zero turn mower | $1,446 | 8 |
Based on recent completed government auction sales in Illinois. 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 Illinois?
- Government surplus equipment in Illinois are sold through official platforms like GSA Auctions (federal surplus) and other state and local agency auctions. GovAuctions aggregates Illinois equipment listings into one free, searchable feed.
- Are government equipment auctions in Illinois open to the public?
- Yes. Government surplus auctions in Illinois 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 Illinois?
- 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 IL - no middleman fees or bid packs required.