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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1998 Case Super L Backhoe
$11,200Tahlequah, OK
80 bids
1999 John Deere 410E Backhoe 4x4
$10,200Tullahoma, TN
75 bids
2014 JCB Backhoe
$5,050Baltimore, MD
55 bids
Land Pride Finish Mower
$825Jasper, GA
44 bids
Bobcat Landscape Rake
$2,025Kettering, OH
43 bids
Skid Loader Roller
$3,950Celina, OH
41 bids
Bobcat Model 68 Combo Bucket
$1,610Columbia, SC
37 bids
2021 Exmark Lazer Z Zero Turn Mower
$3,649Dublin, OH
37 bids
TORO GROUNDSMASTER 3505.D MOWER
$4,650West Columbia, SC
35 bids
Caterpillar 928H Loader
$29,000Hickson, ON
35 bids
Bobcat HB280 Demolition Hammer Attachment
$1,820Columbia, SC
34 bids
2014 John Deere
$9,100College Station, TX
34 bids
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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.
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