Heavy Equipment Price Guide
What heavy equipment actually sell for at government surplus auctions.
Average Price
$2,371
Median Price
$50
Price Range
$0 – $3,800,000
Items Sold
100,680
Average Price by Source
Which auction sites have the cheapest heavy equipment?
| Source | Avg Price | Sold |
|---|---|---|
| PropertyRoom | $15 | 1 |
| USMS | $41 | 2 |
| USPS | $405 | 117 |
| Proxibid | $861 | 72,889 |
| DLA | $1,003 | 41 |
| PublicSurplus | $1,400 | 6,769 |
| WI Surplus | $1,992 | 134 |
| HiBid | $2,238 | 2,438 |
| Municibid | $4,026 | 344 |
| GovDeals | $4,677 | 8,509 |
| GSA | $7,270 | 317 |
| PurpleWave | $7,735 | 5,589 |
| GovPlanet | $9,235 | 1,670 |
| GovLiq | $29,734 | 3 |
| RitchieBros | $30,875 | 1,808 |
| State | $52,979 | 48 |
| JJKane | $132,500 | 1 |
Average Price by State
Where are heavy equipment cheapest?
| State | Avg Price | Sold |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont | $203 | 1,070 |
| Indiana | $545 | 4,844 |
| District of Columbia | $879 | 6 |
| Ohio | $959 | 7,315 |
| Maine | $1,269 | 863 |
| Georgia | $1,379 | 7,006 |
| Massachusetts | $1,412 | 586 |
| Pennsylvania | $1,516 | 9,035 |
| Delaware | $1,528 | 40 |
| Oregon | $1,584 | 1,262 |
| Virginia | $1,774 | 1,538 |
| Florida | $1,815 | 6,698 |
| Nevada | $1,913 | 198 |
| Tennessee | $1,937 | 1,740 |
| Michigan | $2,014 | 725 |
| California | $2,033 | 4,559 |
| New Hampshire | $2,154 | 155 |
| Illinois | $2,227 | 3,307 |
| Texas | $2,355 | 14,583 |
| Washington | $2,405 | 961 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do heavy equipment sell for at government auctions?
Based on 100,680 completed sales tracked by BidProwl, heavy equipment typically sell for a median of $50, 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, PropertyRoom has the lowest average sold price for heavy equipment at $15.
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 $50 median sold price before bidding, and factor in the buyer's premium and pickup costs.