Heavy Equipment Auctions Near Me
Public works, highway, and parks departments cycle equipment on fixed schedules, which is why excavators, loaders, backhoes, and mowers turn up constantly. Pick your state to see what is live near you. 9,603 lots are live right now. Bidding is online wherever you are, so distance only matters for collection. Use the ZIP-radius filter in search to catch lots just over a state line.
Where the heavy equipment are
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What condition is government heavy equipment in?
Variable, and the listing rarely tells you enough. Municipal equipment is often well maintained but heavily hour-metered; hours matter far more than age. Undercarriage wear on tracked machines and hydraulic condition drive the price more than anything cosmetic. Inspect where you can.
How do I move a machine I win?
You arrange it, and it is not cheap. Lowboy transport for an excavator or loader runs well into four figures depending on distance and permits. Factor removal into your maximum bid before you place it, and check the removal deadline on the lot, which is often only a few days.
Do I have to collect it in person?
Usually yes. Most government auctions are pickup-only and removal is the buyer's responsibility. Freight on a vehicle or heavy equipment runs $400 to $3,500, so a lot 50 miles away often beats a cheaper one three states over. That is the real reason distance matters when bidding is online.