Purple Wave Auctions in Illinois (2026)
28 active Purple Wave listings in Illinois right now.
Purple Wave is a no-reserve online auction marketplace strong in the Midwest and Plains, and a major outlet for government surplus from cities, counties, state DOTs, school districts, and municipal road/fire departments. We list only its government-consigned lots - fleet pickups and vehicles, construction and ag equipment, trailers, and shop tools - filtered out of its broader mix of private contractor and farm consignments. Each lot is a timed auction with pickup at the selling agency. This page tracks its live listings in Illinois (IL); every one links back to bid on purplewave.com.Last updated: 2026-07-17
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2004 Peterbilt PB330 Dump Truck
Decatur, IL · 28 bids
2006 GMC Savana Delivery Truck
Bloomington, IL · 24 bids
2019 RAM 1500 Crew Cab Pickup Truck
Quincy, IL · 21 bids
1994 International 4900 Dump Truck
Verona, IL · 19 bids
2009 International WorkStar 7400 Sewer Jetter Truck
Highland, IL · 18 bids
2018 Ford Explorer Police Interceptor SUV
Quincy, IL · 18 bids
2005 GMC C8500 Dump Truck
Mokena, 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
2002 GMC Savana Box Truck
Bloomington, IL · 16 bids
1983 Chevrolet C70 Dump Truck
Verona, IL · 16 bids
1988 International F1954 Dump Truck
Verona, IL · 15 bids
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Purple Wave listings are there in Illinois?
- There are 28 active Purple Wave listings in Illinois right now. The count refreshes daily from purplewave.com.
- Is Purple Wave legit?
- Yes. Purple Wave (purplewave.com) is the official platform for government fleet, equipment, and vehicle surplus. Purple Wave is a no-reserve online auction marketplace strong in the Midwest and Plains, and a major outlet for government surplus from cities, counties, state DOTs, school districts, and municipal road/fire departments. We list only its government-consigned lots - fleet pickups and vehicles, construction and ag equipment, trailers, and shop tools - filtered out of its broader mix of private contractor and farm consignments. Each lot is a timed auction with pickup at the selling agency. GovAuctions indexes Purple Wave listings into one searchable feed - bidding happens on purplewave.com.
- Does Purple Wave charge a buyer's premium?
- Capped internet buyer's fee (set per lot). Always confirm the exact premium on the listing itself, since some sellers set their own.
- Can I buy Purple Wave Illinois items if I don't live in Illinois?
- Yes - most Purple Wave listings are open to bidders nationwide. The catch is pickup: most items must be picked up in person at the seller's location in Illinois, typically within 5-10 business days. Plan for shipping/freight if you can't pick up locally.