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Kentucky hosts several major federal installations that regularly sell surplus equipment and property through government auctions. Fort Knox, home to the U.S. Bullion Depository, and Fort Campbell generate consistent auction inventory. You'll find heavy equipment, vehicles, office furniture, and industrial machinery from these sites and other federal agencies including the GSA, DLA, and U.S. Marshals Service. Most auctions in Kentucky happen through platforms like GovDeals, GovPlanet, and PublicSurplus, where buyers can bid on items surplus construction equipment.
Fort Knox and Fort Campbell are the primary military installations conducting regular surplus sales in Kentucky. Beyond these, federal agencies across the state including the IRS, U.S. Marshals Service, and GSA facilities conduct auctions of seized and surplus property. You can find all active Kentucky auctions aggregated on BidProwl, which pulls listings from multiple platforms so you don't have to check each one separately.
Heavy equipment and vehicles dominate Kentucky auction listings, particularly from military installations and law enforcement agencies. You'll regularly see trucks, construction equipment, and machinery. Office furniture, electronics, and tools also appear frequently. Seized property from the IRS and U.S. Marshals tends to include vehicles and personal property. The specific inventory varies by auction, so checking BidProwl regularly helps you catch items in your category of interest.
State and local surplus auctions in Kentucky operate separately from federal auctions but are included on BidProwl for convenience. Kentucky cities and counties use platforms like PublicSurplus and Municibid to sell used equipment, vehicles, and property. State agencies also conduct auctions through these platforms. The bidding process is similar to federal auctions, though terms and payment methods vary by seller. Check the specific auction listing for details on inspection dates, payment deadlines, and pickup requirements.
1,536 active auctions from federal and state agencies in Kentucky.
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