Do surplus machines come with warranties?

No. Heavy equipment sells as-is with no warranty and usually no operational guarantee.

Can I inspect before bidding?

Many agencies publish inspection windows. The source listing states whether and when inspection is allowed.

What is a good opportunity score?

Scores above 80 indicate strong modeled economics on our scale. It is a measure of price versus estimated value, not of mechanical condition.

Are there buyer fees?

Almost always. Our all-in cost includes an estimated buyer fee; the exact percentage is set by the auction house.

Government Heavy Equipment Auctions

Public works departments retire excavators, backhoes, skid steers, loaders, tractors and trailers on fixed replacement cycles. We index those lots and price them against sold comparables so you can see the spread before you bid.

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Hours drive value

On heavy equipment, meter hours matter far more than age. We index reported hours and adjust valuation against comparables in the same hour band.

Fleet-maintained iron

Municipal machines are typically serviced on schedule and worked at moderate duty cycles compared with contractor fleets — but records vary widely by agency.

Attachments and buckets

Thumbs, buckets, forks and couplers carry real value and are inconsistently listed. Confirm exactly what is included.

Freight is the big variable

Lowboy transport for a full-size excavator can run into the thousands. Our all-in cost includes an estimated transport figure, but quote it before you bid.

Frequently asked questions

Do surplus machines come with warranties?: No. Heavy equipment sells as-is with no warranty and usually no operational guarantee.
Can I inspect before bidding?: Many agencies publish inspection windows. The source listing states whether and when inspection is allowed.
What is a good opportunity score?: Scores above 80 indicate strong modeled economics on our scale. It is a measure of price versus estimated value, not of mechanical condition.
Are there buyer fees?: Almost always. Our all-in cost includes an estimated buyer fee; the exact percentage is set by the auction house.

Model-generated opportunity analysis based on available auction and market information. Estimated values and spreads are not guaranteed.

Surplus Clearing is an intelligence and search platform. It does not conduct the auction. Auction bidding and the final transaction occur on the original auction provider's website.