Excavator: what it sells for at government auction
The median excavator lot sold for $1,950 across 311 completed United States government auctions in the last 12 months. Most close between $1,950 and $19,975.
Median sale
$1,950
Typical range
$1,950–$19,975
Completed lots
311
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Median sale price by month
2026-07
$1,950
2026-06
$1,950
2026-05
$18,720
Recent sold excavator examples
- Heavy Duty Excavator Bucket, 50", Straight cutting edge$1,000Sold Jul 13, 2026 · NC
- Powergrip PG07-30-14T 30" Hydraulic Excavator Bucket w/clamp$2,150Sold Jul 13, 2026 · NC
- UNUSED MINI BUCKET ATTACHMENT FOR MINI EXCAVATOR, APPROX 32in$10Sold Jul 10, 2026 · FL
- 2013 Caterpillar 320E L Hydraulic Excavator$46,100Sold Jul 9, 2026 · NY
- 2013 Caterpillar 336 E L Hydraulic Excavator$33,300Sold Jul 9, 2026 · ND
- 2012 Caterpillar 329E L Hydraulic Excavator$44,100Sold Jul 9, 2026 · MD
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a surplus excavator sell for at government auction?
- Across 311 completed United States government auctions in the last 12 months, the median excavator sold for $1,950, with most closing between $1,950 and $19,975. Final prices vary with year, condition, mileage, and location.
- Where can I buy a surplus excavator?
- Government agencies sell surplus excavator through official platforms like GSA Auctions, GovDeals, and Public Surplus. GovAuctions aggregates live excavator 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 excavator lots that closed on official United States government auction platforms over the trailing 365 days, matched by title. Realised sale prices, excluding buyer's premium. No-bid lots excluded. Updated daily.