Forklift: what it sells for at government auction
The median forklift lot sold for £2,600 across 31 completed United Kingdom government auctions in the last 12 months. Most close between £1,625 and £3,624.
Median sale
£2,600
Typical range
£1,625–£3,624
Completed lots
31
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Median sale price by month
2026-07
£2,600
2026-06
£2,860
Recent sold forklift examples
- 2024 Invicta ILEP-4.0-OP Forklift Lifting Jib£405Sold Jul 8, 2026 · COUNTY DURHAM
- Crown ST3000 Walkie Stacker Electric Pallet Forklift RESERVE SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCED manufactured in£2,400Sold Jul 3, 2026 · LOT LOCATION CONFIRMED AT LOT LEVEL
- 2007 Clark C25L Gas Forklift, 2.5 Tonne Lift, 3.7m Dual Mast With Side Shift, 3500 Hours£2,000Sold Jul 3, 2026 · LOT LOCATION CONFIRMED AT LOT LEVEL
- Clark C35L Counterbalance Gas Forklift, 4750 Hours 3.5 Tonne, Duplex mast£2,000Sold Jul 3, 2026 · LOT LOCATION CONFIRMED AT LOT LEVEL
- Caterpillar 2.5 Tonne Gas Forklift, Triple Mast£2,200Sold Jul 3, 2026 · LOT LOCATION CONFIRMED AT LOT LEVEL
- Forklift crane lifting attachment£20Sold Jul 2, 2026 · CAMBRIDGESHIRE
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a surplus forklift sell for at government auction?
- Across 31 completed United Kingdom government auctions in the last 12 months, the median forklift sold for £2,600, with most closing between £1,625 and £3,624. Final prices vary with year, condition, mileage, and location.
- Where can I buy a surplus forklift?
- Government agencies sell surplus forklift through official platforms like GSA Auctions, GovDeals, and Public Surplus. GovAuctions aggregates live forklift 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 forklift lots that closed on official United Kingdom government auction platforms over the trailing 365 days, matched by title. Realised sale prices, excluding buyer's premium. No-bid lots excluded. Updated daily.