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Agencies in and around Ames, Iowa list surplus vehicles, equipment, and seized property on public auction sites like GovDeals and Public Surplus. BidProwl aggregates them in one search; bidding happens on the official site each lot links to. Most lots are pickup-only, so local buyers have an edge on freight-heavy items.
Inventory turns over daily: fleet vehicles, mowers and heavy equipment, office furniture and electronics from schools and city departments, and police-seized goods. There are 159 live lots in Ames right now.
159 live auctions in Ames right now.

SPORTS VAN 3.6L V6 DOHC 24V *NOTE* Items that appear in the pictures that are not specifically included with this 2014 Caravan are NOT INCLUDED in th...
Paint bubbling on hood, rear wheel rust, sold as-is

*NOTE* Items that appear in the background of pictures, that are not specifically included with this TEM camera system, are NOT INCLUDED in this aucti...

Two brine tanks, approximately 800 gallons. Unknown condition. Two tanks of a three-tank set, third tank was unsalvageable and was destroyed. Unknown...
Salvage, unknown condition, may leak, sold as-is

Approximately 14 class three barricades with wooden basis. Unknown condition, loosely stacked, minimal loading assistance available. Buyer must bring...
Salvage/damaged, unknown condition, loosely stacked

Four asphalt oil. Unit is in an unknown working condition, has one flat tire. Appears to be a Wisconsin V4 gasoline engine. Unit is in an overall good...
Salvage/damaged, unknown working condition, flat tire

Large Gledhill Rd brand plow. Unit is very heavy, was outfitted to be mounted to the front of a plow truck. Unit is oversized on most trailers. Buyer...
Salvage/Damaged condition, plow may need repair

Long frame 10 ton floor jack. Unknown working condition. Appears to be rusty from sitting in storage, purchase at your own risk.
Salvage condition, unknown if working, rusty from storage

s. Approximately 24 inches wide, 6 feet long. Used condition, have been in storage for a significant amount of time. Great for a person with a large w...
Salvage/Damaged, long-term storage, condition unknown

Skid of chain-link fence materials. One gate, four small rolls of wire, several posts and top rail. Unknown length, unknown condition.
Salvage condition, unknown length and state

Titan brand 13.00-24TG 12 ply rated Rugrat tire excellent tread condition mounted two wheel. Wheel has a bent bead seat. In excellent condition for so...
Wheel has bent bead seat, may need repair

REGULAR CAB PICKUP 2-DR 6.2L V8 OHV 16V *NOTE* Items that appear in the background of pictures, that are not specifically included with this Ford F25...
Salvage title, scuffs/dings/cracked mirror, worn interior

Small utility trailer. One flat tire. Approximately 12ft long, 7ft wide. Unit appears to be in good overall condition. Trailer bed appears to tilt as...
Flat tire, corroded wiring and brakes need replacement

Norco three-quarter ton wheel dolly. Model number 82320. Worked when turned in, has been sitting for an extended period of time. Purchase at your own...
Salvage/Damaged, extended storage, purchase at own risk

1/4 inch circular saw skill brand model 553. Very old, good working condition.
Listed as salvage/damaged, for parts only

Skill saw 7 1/4 circular saw. Model 52 5120 V 2. 1/4 HP, good working condition.
Listed as salvage/damaged, check before use

17 inch 16 speed three-quarter horsepower craftsman drill with light. Chuck key included, slight rust on table. Unit is in working condition.
Salvage/Damaged listed, slight rust on table

HP Sioux tools two-wheel grinder 115 V wire wheel grinder wheel large, heavy, fabricated base. Home fabricated catch can be mounted to the rear of the...
Salvage condition, not working, may lack safety guards

model. Unit has a worn out engine builds. No compression tires are flat. Our meter shows 3521 hours. Unit is for parts or repair only Iowa Department...
Salvage, worn engine, no compression, flat tires, for parts/

8 Lithonia halide gymnasium style lights. Some have dents and broken lenses. Unable to test at auction site, data plate in photos.
Salvage listed, dents and broken lenses on some units

large jack, not car sized. Unit is in good working condition. All wheels roll. Worked when tested at auction facility.
Listed as salvage/damaged, condition overrides description

In working condition. Worked when tested at auction facility.
Labeled salvage, despite claimed working condition

Large stack of 12ft x 6in guardrails, new condition. Has been stored outside, may show some signs of weathering. Iowa Department of Transportation tak...
Salvage-marked, outdoor storage, weathering noted

Large stack of geogrid squares. All items in picture as one lot. Squares go only with this listing.
Salvage/damaged geogrid squares, condition varies

Overall in great condition. Tires in great shape, has approximately 8 horse Briggs & Stratton with alternator for power to the board. Metal boat style...
Salvage/damaged unit, stale gas, dead battery, sold as-is