Government Surplus Heavy Equipment Auctions
Government agencies auction surplus heavy equipment — excavators, tractors, forklifts, loaders, and more — as they upgrade fleets, often at 40-70% below retail prices.
Government agencies regularly dispose of heavy equipment through surplus auctions. Find excavators, backhoes, tractors, loaders, forklifts, and construction equipment from the Department of Defense, state DOTs, and municipal public works departments.
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2021 Kubota Mower
$2,710Uvalde, TX
9 bids
1997 JOHN DEERE 410E BACKHOE
$21,575Dallas, OR
7 bids
2005 NEW HOLLAND WHEELED TRACTOR
$19,250COOS BAY, OR
4 bids
John Deere Tractor Crawler
$1,710Safford, AZ
3 bids
1998 CATERPILLAR 426C BACHKOE/LOADER-A
$24,000Princeton, OR
3 bids
1998 CATERPILLAR 426C BACKHOE/LOADER-B
$25,023Princeton, OR
3 bids
John Deere Tractor
$300Newington, NH
3 bids
2014 John Deere Tractor
$3,322Natchez, MS
3 bids
2017 John Deere Tractor
$2,100Port Gibson, MS
3 bids
2004 JOHN DEERE BACKHOE LOADER
$13,599PRINEVILLE, OR
2 bids
1984 Johnson Seed Drill with John Deere parts
$54San Antonio, NM
2 bids
2003 Loftness 96 BMO Rotary Mower
$108San Antonio, NM
2 bids
Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I buy heavy equipment at government auctions?
- Register on platforms like GSA Auctions, browse heavy equipment listings, inspect items when possible, and place your bid. GovAuctions lets you search multiple platforms at once for free.
- What kind of heavy equipment is available at government auctions?
- You can find excavators, backhoes, bulldozers, tractors, wheel loaders, forklifts, cranes, and trailers from government construction, public works, and military operations.
- Can I inspect heavy equipment before bidding?
- Most government auction platforms offer inspection periods before the auction closes. Check the listing for inspection dates and location details. Some also include detailed condition reports.