Heavy Equipment Price Guide
What heavy equipment actually sell for at government surplus auctions.
Average Price
$5,563
Median Price
$260
Price Range
$0 – $3,800,000
Items Sold
32,763
Average Price by Source
Which auction sites have the cheapest heavy equipment?
| Source | Avg Price | Sold |
|---|---|---|
| USPS | $70 | 38 |
| Proxibid | $717 | 8,048 |
| DLA | $854 | 23 |
| PublicSurplus | $1,835 | 2,900 |
| HiBid | $2,568 | 997 |
| Municibid | $4,088 | 367 |
| GSA | $4,295 | 429 |
| GovDeals | $5,114 | 6,484 |
| PurpleWave | $7,204 | 5,493 |
| GovPlanet | $10,728 | 1,793 |
| RitchieBros | $11,502 | 6,135 |
| JJKane | $39,220 | 2 |
| State | $48,752 | 54 |
Average Price by State
Where are heavy equipment cheapest?
| State | Avg Price | Sold |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont | $218 | 394 |
| Puerto Rico | $225 | 2 |
| District of Columbia | $238 | 2 |
| Hawaii | $577 | 24 |
| Oregon | $1,577 | 439 |
| New Jersey | $2,274 | 640 |
| Maine | $2,316 | 59 |
| Indiana | $2,438 | 768 |
| Massachusetts | $2,707 | 82 |
| West Virginia | $2,767 | 110 |
| Ohio | $3,031 | 1,728 |
| Rhode Island | $3,056 | 22 |
| Virginia | $3,354 | 546 |
| Arkansas | $3,580 | 311 |
| Michigan | $3,961 | 156 |
| New Hampshire | $4,097 | 18 |
| California | $4,129 | 1,486 |
| Pennsylvania | $4,267 | 1,763 |
| Mississippi | $4,367 | 202 |
| Alaska | $4,621 | 112 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do heavy equipment sell for at government auctions?
Based on 32,763 completed sales tracked by BidProwl, heavy equipment typically sell for a median of $260, with prices ranging from $0 to $3,800,000.
What is the cheapest source for heavy equipment at government auctions?
Among sources with enough sales to compare, USPS Surplus has the lowest average sold price for heavy equipment at $70.
Are heavy equipment at government auctions a good deal?
Government surplus heavy equipment often sell below retail because agencies must clear inventory. Compare the current bid against the $260 median sold price before bidding, and factor in the buyer's premium and pickup costs.