What zero-turn mowers sell for on GovDeals
The median zero-turn mower on GovDeals sold for $1,826 across 271 auctions that closed from May 22 to November 1, 2026. Half sold between $902 and $3,106. Commercial units (Exmark, Scag, Kubota, John Deere's Z900 series) sit at the top of that range; residential models and non-runners at the bottom.
The numbers
Every mower auction on GovDeals that closed from May 22, 2026 to November 1, 2026 with a confirmed result:
| Metric | Zero-turn mowers |
|---|---|
| Auctions with a confirmed result | 275 |
| Sold | 271 |
| Median winning bid | $1,826 |
| Middle half sold for | $902 to $3,106 |
| Top 10% sold for | $4,500 or more |
| Median with the 12.5% buyer's premium | $2,054 before tax and transport |
| Median bids per sold lot | 41 |
What moves the price
Mowers are contested. 67% of sold zero-turns drew more than 30 bids, and those went for a median $2,175.
October's median fell to $1,100 from $2,000 in September. That's one month and 60 sales, so don't read too much into it, but if it holds, the end of mowing season is the time to buy.
Georgia sold the most (37, median $1,100). Ohio's went for $2,830 and North Carolina's for $2,063.
By how contested the auction was
| Bids on the sold lot | Sold | Share | Median winning bid |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-5 bids | 12 | 4% | $1,203 |
| 6-15 bids | 24 | 9% | $765 |
| 16-30 bids | 52 | 19% | $975 |
| Over 30 bids | 181 | 67% | $2,175 |
By month
| Month | Sold | Median winning bid |
|---|---|---|
| May 2026* | 23 | $2,375 |
| June 2026 | 30 | $1,988 |
| July 2026 | 40 | $1,650 |
| August 2026 | 52 | $2,163 |
| September 2026 | 66 | $2,000 |
| October 2026 | 60 | $1,100 |
| November 2026 | 0 | — |
By state
The states with the most sales (at least 10 each):
| State | Sold | Median winning bid |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 37 | $1,100 |
| Ohio | 26 | $2,830 |
| North Carolina | 22 | $2,063 |
| South Carolina | 18 | $1,263 |
| Texas | 15 | $2,500 |
| Virginia | 15 | $1,875 |
| New Jersey | 13 | $1,276 |
| Louisiana | 11 | $1,130 |
| Alabama | 10 | $2,025 |
| Kentucky | 10 | $2,301 |
Recent sales
The latest 8 sold, as GovDeals titled them:
| Lot title | Where | Bids | Winning bid | Ended |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 John Deere Z970R Zero Turn | VA | 63 | $2,451 | Oct 31 |
| Grasshopper Diesel 722-E-zero turn mower. 60-inch mower deck and 60-inch snowplow | OH | 37 | $2,425 | Oct 31 |
| EGO Battery Operated Zero Turn Mower | CO | 1 | $2,500 | Oct 30 |
| Hustler Zero Turn Mower | OK | 1 | $900 | Oct 30 |
| John Deere Zero Turn 2015 | GA | 41 | $1,826 | Oct 30 |
| 2015 Cub Cadet Z-Force SZ5f4 Zero Turn Mower | MD | 17 | $390 | Oct 29 |
| Ferris ProCut Zero-Turn Mower - Model H2230B | NY | 14 | $232 | Oct 29 |
| Bobcat Zero Turn Mower | NC | 35 | $320 | Oct 28 |
What it resells for
We don't publish a resale estimate for mowers as a group. Brand, deck size, engine hours and whether it runs set the price. Price the exact model against local and eBay sold listings, and remember local demand peaks in spring.
GavelGap puts the other half of the math on every GovDeals listing: what the lot resells for, what it costs you landed, and the pickup-only, title and condition problems that sink a deal, right in your browser.
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We include every GovDeals auction that ended from May 1, 2026 through November 1, 2026 whose outcome GovDeals confirmed by status, bid history or bid count. Lots we couldn't confirm either way are left out, as are sellers that sell at a fixed price with no bidding (at least 90% of 20 or more sales with no recorded bid). Zero-turns are listings in GovDeals' mowing category whose title says zero-turn, ZTR or Z-turn; decks, blades, lifts and parts are excluded. Multi-unit lots ("lot of 10", "(4)", "10ea", pallets) are excluded so every price is for one item. Winning bids are the final bid before the buyer's premium and tax; Canadian lots are converted from CAD to USD. "Bids" is the bid count on the sold lot, which can include several bids from one person, so read it as a measure of how contested a lot was. Year, bid and state rows need at least 10 sales. We don't publish per-lot resale estimates.
Frequently asked questions
How much do government zero-turn mowers sell for?
On GovDeals the median winning bid was $1,826 across 271 zero-turn mowers sold from May 22 to November 1, 2026. Half sold between $902 and $3,106.
When are surplus mowers cheapest?
In our data, October's median ($1,100) was the lowest month, down from $2,000 in September. It's one month of 60 sales, so treat it as a hint, not a rule.
Are government mower auctions competitive?
Yes. 67% of sold zero-turns drew more than 30 bids, and the median sold mower got 41.
What does the winner pay on top of the bid?
Usually a 12.5% buyer's premium, plus tax and a trailer to haul it. On the $1,826 median the premium brings it to about $2,054.
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