What types of heavy equipment are typically available at New Jersey government auctions?

You'll find excavators, backhoes, wheel loaders, dozers, graders, compactors, and dump trucks. State Department of Transportation auctions frequently include road maintenance equipment, while municipal auctions may feature equipment from public works departments. Equipment condition varies, so review inspection reports and photos carefully before bidding.

New Jersey Heavy Equipment at Government Auction

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Seized Property259

Tools & Industrial118

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Medical & Scientific34

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Office Furniture9

Military Surplus6

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What heavy equipment sells for in New Jersey

Median winning bid from 75 completed heavy equipment sales in New Jersey over the last year. Only items with at least five sales are shown.

Item	Median	Typical range	Sales
Mower	$956	$253–$1,944	24
Bobcat Equipment	$1,250	$926–$1,838	11
Tractor	$3,650	$2,975–$4,875	11
Backhoe	$4,038	$1,519–$6,675	8
John Deere Equipment	$1,011	$69–$8,350	7
Kubota Equipment	$5,550	$3,388–$7,050	7
Zero Turn Mower	$1,550	$1,063–$1,963	7

Winning bids only, excluding lots that closed with no bidder. Hammer price before any buyer's premium or tax.

New Jersey's dense infrastructure and active transportation sector mean state and federal agencies regularly auction off heavy equipment like excavators, dozers, and dump trucks. The state's proximity to major ports and highways also brings surplus equipment from federal agencies like the GSA and Army Corps of Engineers. If you're bidding on construction or demolition equipment, New Jersey auctions often feature well-maintained machinery from agencies that replaced aging fleets.

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How do I bid on heavy equipment at New Jersey government auctions?

Create accounts on the major platforms hosting these auctions: GSA Auctions, GovDeals, GovPlanet, and PublicSurplus. Each platform has different registration requirements and bidding processes. Most require you to register before bidding, and some demand payment or deposits within specific timeframes after winning. Read each auction's terms carefully, as pickup deadlines and payment methods vary.

What should I check before bidding on used heavy equipment?

Review the equipment's hours of operation, maintenance history, and any damage noted in the listing. Most auctions provide photos and inspection reports. Check whether equipment starts and operates as described, or if it's being sold as-is. Factor in transportation costs to your location and potential repair needs when calculating your bid. Some equipment may require heavy hauling, which adds significant expense.

New Jersey Heavy Equipment at Government Auction

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41 active heavy equipment auctions in New Jersey right now.

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2016 JOHN DEERE 210LX LOADER LANDSCAPE TRACTOR SN:1T8210LXLGF893604 4x4, powered by John Deere

No bid

Mays Landing, NJProxibid

4d 22h

Deal

8ft Stainless Steel Electric Salt Spreader

$100

8ft Steel Down Easter Salt Spreader2 Plus yard capacityItem sold as is no warrantySome rust Spreader does work

Some rust noted, sold as-is

Leonia, NJMunicibid

14d 1h

Several pallets of miscellaneous bricks and pavers

$50

All pallets sold as one pieceAs is no warranties

Sold as-is, no warranties, miscellaneous condition

Leonia, NJMunicibid

9d 2h

Deal

🚜 Bobcat Skid Steer Loader - Needs Hydraulic Repair 🚜 Make: Bobcat Type: Skid Steer Loader Operating Condition: Not Running Hours: Unknown I...

Not running, needs hydraulic repair, project machine

Mantua, NJGovDeals

2d 6h

Deal

2019 Hyster H360HD2 Forklift

No bid

NJGovPlanet

10d 9h

Titan Speeflo PowrLiner 2850 Paint Line Striper

$10

Used gas-powered Titan Speeflo PowrLiner 2850. Current operating condition is unknown, may need some work done on it as sprayer condition is unknown....

Salvage condition, operating status unknown, sold as-is

Clinton, NJGovDeals

8d 4h

2007 Skytrak 6042 Forklift

$2,000

Non-Operational A bill of sale will be provided to the winning bidder/buyer. Items may have operational needs such as charging and/or new batteries,...

Listed as salvage, non-operational forklift

Bayonne, NJGovDeals

6h 32m

One (1) STIHL SR200 leaf blower with 10L pesticide tank

$62

Sold As Is / Where Is

Salvage/damaged, sold as-is where-is

Township of Washington, NJGovDeals

5h 47m

Mega Deal1 bid

Yale ERC050VGN48TE085 forklift

$10

Hours: 5,975 on meter - Serial: A968N19608S - Unit #: 63538996 Electric Motor - Volts: 48 Transmission - Electric drive Operators station - OROPS Feat...

Glassboro, NJPurpleWave

16d 1h

Fermont MEP-802A 5kW Generator Set

$800

5 kW, 120/208 Volts 3 Phase, 120/240 Volts Single Phase, 120V Receptacles, Diesel Engine, Fuel Tank ***Please see DLA supplied Tire Safety Warning do...

NJFederalDLA

2d 9h

1 bid

Yale ERC050VGN48TE094 forklift

$10

Hours: Unknown - Serial: A968N05575K - Unit #: 63537086 Electric Motor - Volts: 48 Transmission - Electric drive Operators station - OROPS Features -...

Dead battery, unknown operating condition, forks removed

Glassboro, NJPurpleWave

16d

Mega Deal3 bids

Yale ERC050VGN48TE085 forklift

$55

Hours: 4,912 on meter - Serial: A968N19597S - Unit #: 63539286 Electric Motor - Volts: 48 Transmission - Electric drive Operators station - OROPS Feat...

Glassboro, NJPurpleWave

16d

1 bid

Yale ERC040VAN48TE094 forklift

$10

Hours: Unknown - Serial: A969N04179S - Unit #: 63538646 Electric Motor - Volts: 48 Transmission - Electric drive Operators station - OROPS Features -...

Dead battery, unknown operating condition, lender-owned repo

Glassboro, NJPurpleWave

16d 1h

Deal2 bids

Yale GLP050VXNVRE084 forklift

$925

Hours: 3,757 on meter - Serial: B875V08861K - Unit #: 63537726 Engine - Displacement: 2.2L - Cylinders: 4 - Fuel type: LPG - LP bottle: Not included T...

Jump start required, item history unknown, lender owned

Glassboro, NJPurpleWave

16d

Deal3 bids

Yale GLP050VXNVRE084 forklift

$975

Hours: 6,575 on meter - Serial: B875V08866K - Unit #: 63538136 Engine - Displacement: 2.2L - Cylinders: 4 - Fuel type: LPG - LP bottle: Not included T...

Glassboro, NJPurpleWave

16d 1h

Toro Wing Mower

$111

DOES NOT RUN

Does not run, could be repaired

Upper Saddle Riv, NJGovDeals

1h 39m

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Medical & Scientific34

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What heavy equipment sells for in New Jersey

Median winning bid from 75 completed heavy equipment sales in New Jersey over the last year. Only items with at least five sales are shown.

Item	Median	Typical range	Sales
Mower	$956	$253–$1,944	24
Bobcat Equipment	$1,250	$926–$1,838	11
Tractor	$3,650	$2,975–$4,875	11
Backhoe	$4,038	$1,519–$6,675	8
John Deere Equipment	$1,011	$69–$8,350	7
Kubota Equipment	$5,550	$3,388–$7,050	7
Zero Turn Mower	$1,550	$1,063–$1,963	7

Winning bids only, excluding lots that closed with no bidder. Hammer price before any buyer's premium or tax.

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New Jersey Heavy Equipment at Government Auction

2016 JOHN DEERE 210LX LOADER LANDSCAPE TRACTOR SN:1T8210LXLGF893604 4x4, powered by John Deere

8ft Stainless Steel Electric Salt Spreader

Several pallets of miscellaneous bricks and pavers

Steel Panels - Approx. 84 x 36 in.

John Deere 35G Mini Excavator Door

Pair of Caterpillar Equipment Tires / Wheels

Steel Wire Mesh Security Panels / Fencing Sections

Tow-Behind Lawn / Fertilizer Spreader

Antique Sickle Bar Mower

3-Point Seed Drill / Seeder

New Holland T6050 Tractor w/ Front Loader