What types of tools and industrial equipment are typically available in Virginia government auctions?

Virginia auctions feature heavy machinery, welding equipment, hydraulic systems, and manufacturing components. Military bases contribute significant quantities of workshop tools and vehicle maintenance equipment. State DOT facilities sell road maintenance machinery and construction tools. You'll also find office equipment, compressors, generators, and electrical supplies. The specific inventory changes as agencies dispose of surplus stock, so checking regularly helps you find items matching your needs.

Virginia Tools & Industrial at Government Auction

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Seized Property1

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What tools & industrial sells for in Virginia

Median winning bid from 17 completed tools & industrial sales in Virginia over the last year. Only items with at least five sales are shown.

Item	Median	Typical range	Sales
Generator	$625	$463–$656	12
Air Compressor	$50	$42–$100	5

Winning bids only, excluding lots that closed with no bidder. Hammer price before any buyer's premium or tax.

Virginia's extensive network of federal installations, state agencies, and local government facilities regularly surplus tools and industrial equipment through public auctions. The state's major military bases, transportation departments, and manufacturing-related agencies generate consistent inventory of machinery, hand tools, power equipment, and specialized industrial gear. Bidprowl aggregates these auctions from multiple platforms so you can search Virginia's available surplus in one place.

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How do I bid on tools and industrial items through Bidprowl?

Bidprowl doesn't host the auctions directly. Instead, it aggregates listings from GSA Auctions, GovDeals, GovPlanet, PublicSurplus, and other government auction platforms. When you find an item you want on Bidprowl, you click through to the original auction site to register and place your bid. Each platform has its own registration process and bidding rules, so read the specific auction details before committing.

Are there any advantages to buying tools and industrial equipment at government auctions in Virginia?

Government auctions often offer lower prices than retail since agencies need to move surplus inventory quickly. You can inspect many items before bidding, though some are sold as-is without warranty. Prices reflect actual condition rather than replacement cost, which benefits buyers looking for functional equipment. The main trade-off is that selection varies by week and items sell quickly, so you need to check listings frequently or set up alerts for categories you're interested in.

Virginia Tools & Industrial at Government Auction

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166 active tools & industrial auctions in Virginia right now.

Lot of items-torque wrench, battery packs, & a drill bit set "DH"

$16

194-0603-09999 Condition Unknown Lot of items-torque wrench, battery packs, & a drill bit set "DH" 16.00 Schedule pick up between 9am-3pm (Mon-Fri) 8...

Salvage/damaged lot, condition unknown

Richmond, VAGovDeals

9d 11h

Assorted Tools

$10

City of Danville, VA Surplus Property: We have for sale some water pipe, creeper, and other random stuff. See photos for descriptions. *All property...

Salvage/Damaged, sold as-is, no warranty

Danville, VAGovDeals

Advance Floor Cleaner

Advolution 20XP - Flex Floor Technology "UNKNOWN" Condition Pick up on Thursdays Only (4323 Carolina Avenue Richmond, Va 23222) Unfortunately, we a...

Salvage/damaged, unknown condition, sold as-is

Richmond, VAGovDeals

9d 9h

NSS Floor Cleaner

Supersuction NSS Floor Cleaner "UNKNOWN" Condition Pick up on Thursdays Only (4323 Carolina Avenue Richmond, Va 23222) Unfortunately, we are not ab...

Salvage/damaged condition, as-is no warranty

Richmond, VAGovDeals

9d 9h

Deal

Yale GLP060VXEURF087 Solid Tired Forklift

No bid

s/n B875B14498E, Gas, Shuttle, with 5,000 lb. capacity, 122 in. mast height, (Runs, Moves, & Operates ) (Reads 5,312 hours) NOTE: This unit is being s...

Chester, VAJJKane

3d 10h

2010 Clark TMX20, 3,400# Solid Tired Forklift

No bid

No bid

(10) harnesses - (16) masks Louisa County Fire & EMS Louisa, VA 23093

Louisa, VAPurpleWave

24d 2h

1 bid

Diesel Generator

$100

Overview (1) 1995 Spectrum 20GS60 diesel generator. The generator is classified in repairable condition. The unit appears to be a single phase, 60Hz,...

Repairable condition, parts may be missing, surface rust not

Boydton, VAFederalGSA

6d 15h

Lot of Misc. Tools

Scrap condition. For technical information, call Donald Neece at 804-372-4196 or email Donald.neece@vadoc.virginia.gov for inspection, pickup and mor...

Scrap condition, for parts only

State Farm, VAGovDeals

3d 3h

Mega Deal

Items as pictured, welder, metal and air hose

$12

Items as pictured, stick welder, metal, air hose and hardware. Metal table and vise are not part of the auction.

Annandale, VAGovDeals

5d 2h

Deal

Metal Toolbox Group

This is a 1 Lot of Metal Toolbox Group group of 3 toolboxes, some have rust, sold as shown with contents Condition: Fair Notes: Pick up available M...

Metal toolboxes, some rust noted

Woodrow Wilson, VAGovDeals

3d 1h

Miscellaneous Electrical Wire – Partial Rolls

$747

This auction is for one lot of miscellaneous partial rolls of electrical wire. Most of the wire is 14-gauge and includes a mixture of stranded and sol...

Woodrow Wilson, VAGovDeals

3d 1h

Mega Deal

Storage Shelf

This is a Lot of 1 Storage Shelf Condition Good *SOLD AS IS* **Contact Information: ** For more information, contact **Jayvonte Nesbitt** at **804-52...

Virginia State University, VAGovDeals

2d 23h

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Other Categories in Virginia

Medical & Scientific119

Jewelry & Coins96

Office Furniture90

Sporting & Outdoor46

Apparel & Accessories35

Appliances & Household16

Toys, Games & Media14

Military Surplus4

Seized Property1

Tools & Industrial in Nearby States

West Virginia Kentucky Tennessee North Carolina Maryland District of Columbia

Tools & Industrial in Other States

Browse tools & industrial auctions in every state we cover.

All auctions in Virginia All tools & industrial auctions

What tools & industrial sells for in Virginia

Median winning bid from 17 completed tools & industrial sales in Virginia over the last year. Only items with at least five sales are shown.

Item	Median	Typical range	Sales
Generator	$625	$463–$656	12
Air Compressor	$50	$42–$100	5

Winning bids only, excluding lots that closed with no bidder. Hammer price before any buyer's premium or tax.

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