Excavator Government Auction Prices: What They Sell For
990 excavator lots sold at government auction in the last 12 months, median winning bid $7,825. Mini and full-size excavators from public works fleets; hours and undercarriage wear drive the price more than age.
Median Price by Month
Monthly median winning bid for excavator lots over the last 12 months. Hover a bar for the exact figure.
481 live excavator auctions right now. Know what they sell for before you bid.
Recently Sold Excavator Lots
The latest excavator lots to close with a winning bid.
Kubota KX121-3ST Excavator
Unused Cat 303 Excavator Auger With Bracket Reducer
Excavator 32” Digging Bucket
3 Of 3- 2026 New Me15 Mini Excavator
2 Of 3- 2026 New Me15 Mini Excavator
1 Of 3- 2026 New Me15 Mini Excavator
2012 Volvo Ecr235dl Excavator
2004 Bobcat 331 Mini Excavator
2005 Bobcat 337 Mini Excavator
2008 John Deere Excavator
Caterpillar 305C CR Mini Excavator
2025 Yanmar Diesel Engine SDLE20 Mini Excavator
Excavator Prices by State
States with at least 5 sold excavator lots in the last 12 months.
| State | Sold | Median Price |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 115 | $25,000 |
| Texas | 98 | $4,150 |
| Missouri | 65 | $9,100 |
| Tennessee | 64 | $4,500 |
| Georgia | 61 | $22,000 |
| Iowa | 58 | $2,050 |
| Kansas | 55 | $3,325 |
| Oklahoma | 52 | $5,100 |
| Minnesota | 44 | $3,100 |
| Ohio | 42 | $3,750 |
| Washington | 40 | $750 |
| Illinois | 37 | $3,250 |
| North Carolina | 37 | $53,000 |
| Arizona | 32 | $18,500 |
| Mississippi | 24 | $450 |
| Nebraska | 15 | $5,200 |
| South Dakota | 13 | $4,500 |
| Colorado | 12 | $43,250 |
| California | 12 | $2,100 |
| Arkansas | 11 | $15,500 |
| Maryland | 10 | $57,000 |
| Utah | 10 | $38,000 |
| Idaho | 10 | $825 |
| Pennsylvania | 9 | $6,600 |
| North Dakota | 8 | $2,650 |
| Kentucky | 7 | $5,700 |
| Indiana | 7 | $10,000 |
| Oregon | 7 | $1,800 |
| Delaware | 5 | $5,600 |
| Louisiana | 5 | $12,600 |
| Alabama | 5 | $20,000 |
Excavator Auction Price Questions
What does a used excavator sell for at government auction?
Across 990 government auction sales in the last 12 months, the median winning bid for a excavator was $7,825. Half sold below that and half above. The average was $18,989.
What is the cheapest a excavator has sold for?
The lowest winning bid in the last 12 months was $6; the highest was $207,500. Condition drives the spread: as-is lots with known problems sell near the bottom of the range.
How much bidding competition is there for excavator auctions?
Sold excavator lots received an average of 35 bids each. 990 lots closed with a winning bid in the last 12 months.
Which states sell the most excavator lots at government auction?
Florida (115 sold, median $25,000), Texas (98 sold, median $4,150), Missouri (65 sold, median $9,100) lead over the last 12 months.