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Generator: what it sells for at government auction

The median generator lot sold for $650 across 516 completed United States government auctions in the last 12 months. Most close between $16 and $1,516.

Median sale
$650
Typical range
$16–$1,516
Completed lots
516

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Median sale price by month

2026-07
$602
2026-06
$462
2026-05
$598

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Generator sold prices by state

California$546 (53)Pennsylvania$260 (47)Georgia$650 (41)Florida$1,109 (38)Texas$470 (34)Ohio$110 (30)Arizona$167 (19)North Carolina$65 (19)Virginia$500 (14)Oregon$116 (14)Kentucky$202 (13)New Jersey$650 (13)Tennessee$650 (11)Missouri$268 (11)Illinois$319 (10)Alabama$1,316 (10)Michigan$1,131 (10)Utah$135 (9)Colorado$265 (9)Washington$1,314 (9)Louisiana$677 (9)New York$473 (8)Nevada$546 (7)Indiana$540 (6)South Carolina$412 (6)

Other tools sold prices

Tool box $28Air compressor $131Drill $39Hand tools $97Welder $155DeWalt $51Grinder $123Leatherman $146Lathe $576Milwaukee $65

Frequently asked questions

How much does a surplus generator sell for at government auction?
Across 516 completed United States government auctions in the last 12 months, the median generator sold for $650, with most closing between $16 and $1,516. Final prices vary with year, condition, mileage, and location.
Where can I buy a surplus generator?
Government agencies sell surplus generator through official platforms like GSA Auctions, GovDeals, and Public Surplus. GovAuctions aggregates live generator 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 generator 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.