From Runways to Railways: Sell Planes, Trains, and Boats with Ease

The trusted surplus marketplace for aircraft, locomotives, and marine assets. From helicopters and planes to trains and boats, GovDeals helps you maximize value with a nationwide buyer network.

A Simple Process from Start to Sale

  • The Right Buyers
  • The Right Process
  • Transparent Sales
  • Trusted Results

The Right Buyers

A targeted marketplace for high-value assets

GovDeals connects your surplus aircraft, rail equipment, and marine vessels to thousands of pre-qualified buyers across the U.S., ensuring your listings reach those ready to purchase. 

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The Right Process

From listing to sale in just a few steps

Our team helps you market your assets with professional listings, photos, and promotions, so your planes, trains, and boats sell quickly and at fair market value.

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Transparent Sales

Full compliance and audit support

With secure transactions and detailed reporting, you get peace of mind knowing your surplus is sold with accountability and transparency. 

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Trusted Results

Keep your resources focused on operations

Offload surplus without straining your staff. GovDeals streamlines the process, helping agencies from municipalities to transit authorities achieve strong returns with less effort.

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17,000+ sellers nationwide

5+ million registered buyers

600+ categories for your surplus

How It Works?

Simple steps. Proven results.

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Step 1: Provide asset details, photos, and any documentation

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Step 2: We create and promote your asset for sale

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Step 3: Buyers compete in a secure marketplace

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Step 4: Sale closes with audit-ready documentation

Success Stories


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Legacy Aircraft Delivers Strong Return

The Mississippi Department of Public Safety – Air Operations listed a 1978 Cessna T210N Aircraft closing at $253,001 with 47 bids and over 6,000 visitors.

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Retired Locomotive Powers New Opportunities

North County Transit District in California sold a General Motors F-59 Diesel locomotive for $91,000, freeing up space for new inventory.

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Fire District Boat Finds a New Home

A competitive auction in South Caroline of over 80 bids, St. John’s Fire District sold a 2012 Metal Craft 28’ Fire Boat with a trailer, dead batteries, and an inoperable hour gauge for $76,000.

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City Helicopter Achieves Nearly $1M

The City of Philadelphia, PA sold a 1998 Bell 206L-IV Helicopter (N95PD), securing $937,500 after 36 bids for the surplus asset. A bid deposit ensured only serious buyers participated in the auction.

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Locomotive Sale Supports Transit Efficiency

The Southern California Regional Rail Authority / Metrolink listed an EMD F59PHI Locomotive and closed the sale at $85,000, reclaiming value from retired rail inventory.

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State Patrol Vessel Generates Exceptional Return

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife listed this 2003 Kvichak Patrol Vessel in fair condition, attracting 142 bids, resulting in an impressive $585,000 sold price.

 

Ready to turn your aircraft, locomotives, and boats into revenue?

 

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