Lathe Government Auction Prices: What They Sell For
110 lathe lots sold at government auction in the last 12 months, median winning bid $349. School shop and maintenance lathes; tooling included in the lot often outweighs the machine's own value.
Median Price by Month
Monthly median winning bid for lathe lots over the last 12 months. Hover a bar for the exact figure.
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Recently Sold Lathe Lots
The latest lathe lots to close with a winning bid.

Lathe
Rockwell 3-Phase Wood Lathe
Rockwell 3-Phase Wood Lathe
Rockwell 3-Phase Wood Lathe

Lathe, Ji 530 x 2000, 220V, 60Hz, Qty 1
1980 Sandvik Kosta 1102-40111 Rotator End for Lathe
Vintage LeBlonde Heavy Duty Lathe

Lux-Matter Metal Lathe

Rockwell/Delta Wood Lathe

Belt Drive Bench Lathe

Do-All engine lathe. Model LS-17

Small EMCO lathe
Lathe Prices by State
States with at least 5 sold lathe lots in the last 12 months.
| State | Sold | Median Price |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 14 | $1,738 |
| Pennsylvania | 12 | $513 |
| Wisconsin | 8 | $50 |
| Arkansas | 7 | $1,325 |
| California | 6 | $175 |
| Ohio | 6 | $300 |
| Missouri | 5 | $210 |
| West Virginia | 5 | $100 |
Lathe Auction Price Questions
What does a used lathe sell for at government auction?
Across 110 government auction sales in the last 12 months, the median winning bid for a lathe was $349. Half sold below that and half above. The average was $811.
What is the cheapest a lathe has sold for?
The lowest winning bid in the last 12 months was $5; the highest was $6,100. Condition drives the spread: as-is lots with known problems sell near the bottom of the range.
How much bidding competition is there for lathe auctions?
Sold lathe lots received an average of 16 bids each. 110 lots closed with a winning bid in the last 12 months.
Which states sell the most lathe lots at government auction?
Illinois (14 sold, median $1,738), Pennsylvania (12 sold, median $513), Wisconsin (8 sold, median $50) lead over the last 12 months.