Ahead of the all-Humvee auction on Wednesday, browse details and inspection reports for the 300 Humvees available on GovPlanet! All vehicles are priced with a $7,500 opening bid; HMMWVs are great for off-roading, hunting, camping, and more, and these are in excellent condition. 

Curious about what will happen after you win a Humvee at auction? Read our guide to buying a demilitarized Humvee online. As part of our exclusive contract with the Defense Logistics Agency and the Department of Defense, GovPlanet is now able to offer Form SF97s for Humvee sales, which means buyers will be able to get a vehicle title for off-road driving. Previously, Humvees were sold with a bill of sale only. Learn more about SF97s here.

Tomorrow's U.S. Marine Corps surplus equipment auction, the first of its kind at IronPlanet, is packed with items our equipment analyst Paul Hendrix is calling "in pristine condition," including "Cat D7G’s that are literally time capsules from the mid-1980’s, no electronics, just bares bones cable and linkage controls, Cat 3306 engines; arguably one of the best diesel engines ever produced." 

The impressive package's numbers back up Hendrix' high praise:

• 1982: Year the oldest Cat D7G for sale was made
• 83: Hours the 1982 Cat D7G crawler tractor has on the meter
• 167: Number of items for sale made before 1990

IronPlanet is proud to present our first-ever sale of U.S. Marine Corps surplus heavy construction equipment! Next week, on September 22, you'll have what our analysts are calling a "once-in-a-lifetime" opportunity to buy from this package of low-hour equipment in pristine condition, including Cat D7G crawler tractors with the legendary Cat 3306 engine, Cat 130G motor graders, and more-- many with under 1,000 hours clocked. 

"This group of machinery is unlike anything I have seen in my 28 years in the equipment business," Paul Hendrix, Equipment Pricing Analyst at IronPlanet, says. "I had the good fortune of being able to go to Barstow, California. in June to inspect this gear personally and much of this equipment is as pristine as the day it rolled off the assembly line. I saw Cat D7G’s that are literally time capsules from the mid-1980’s, no electronics, just bares bones cable and linkage controls, Cat 3306 engines; arguably one of the best diesel engines ever produced."

"It’s not every day that someone has the opportunity to buy a piece of history," Hendrix continues. "An unused 31-year-old Caterpillar dozer, an unused 28-year-old Caterpillar motor grader, an unused 27-year old-Case dozer…..and more."  

All equipment in this unique package is now available for preview and advance bidding! Unlike Humvees or other restricted equipment under our contract with the DLA, this equipment does not have end-user certification requirements. It's a fantastic opportunity to buy high-quality, well-maintained machinery from the U.S. Marine Corps at excellent prices. 

Some of the equipment available to purchase on Tuesday, September 22: 

Cat D7G Crawler Tractor
Item #640809, 32 Hours. 12' Straight Blade w/Tilt, Enclosed Cab, Heater, Rear Screens, Lever Steering Controls, Ripper Hydraulics, 24” SG Shoes. GovPlanet will mount a ripper attachment, from this sale to this Cat D7G, for a fee of $1200 plus any additional parts needed. See more

Construction Equipment Distribution magazine highlights GovPlanet and how it's helping the military get more from their surplus machinery.  Read more about it in the June issue of the publication here (Page 35).  

On July 29, IronPlanet EU will hold its first US military surplus auction, featuring DLA items from a site in Germany. This is a great opportunity for buyers outside of North and South America to get government surplus equipment at a good price while saving on cross-ocean transportation fees. (Learn more about buying government surplus items) The auction also features excavators, telehandlers, trucks and more. All items are now available for preview and bidding!

Some of the items available: 

"It just got a little easier to take the ultimate off-roader onto the street," begins Fox News' feature on GovPlanet's new Humvee offering. Last week, GovPlanet received authorization to offer SF97s for demilitarized Humvees, the first step for owners seeking title and registration for these highly-sought-after vehicles. Read the entire Fox News article here, and stay tuned for more details on IronPlanet.com about SF97s (including how to get one for a Humvee you've already purchased). 

Considering making a purchase on GovPlanet this summer, either at today's Humvee sale or at another auction? Regina Market, IronPlanet’s Vice President of Marketing, has been with the company for 15 years, and her role now focuses on GovPlanet.

Her advice to buyers: “When you find an item that you are interested to buy on GovPlanet, check out the full, detailed inspection report. Click through it, read it and get really comfortable and confident about what it is you’re looking to buy.” All of the GovPlanet inspection reports are backed by IronPlanet’s IronClad Assurance®, which is a guarantee that the reports are accurate. They come with dozens of images, video and checklists going through equipment condition, component by component.

And if you have any questions? “The customer service behind GovPlanet is excellent, so don’t hesitate to call us! There’s a real live person, available by phone or email, buyers can get in touch with. Whether it’s about the item, something on the inspection report, a detail on the location, questions about how to get a transportation quote ahead of the auction so you can factor that into the bidding, or if you’re just trying to better understand how bidding works—there’s someone here at IronPlanet who can walk you through the entire process. We provide dedicated, 1:1 customer care, which is huge for an online company.”

Read more:

• GovPlanet's Demilitarized Humvees Now Eligible for Off-Road Vehicle Titles
• 6 Mistakes to Avoid When Buying Surplus Government Assets
• Customer Care: 888-433-5426

Big news for Humvee buyers! As part of our exclusive contract with the Defense Logistics Agency and the Department of Defense, GovPlanet is now able to offer Form SF97s for Humvee sales, which means buyers will be able to get a vehicle title for off-road driving. Previously, Humvees were sold with a bill of sale only.

If you recently purchased a Humvee, don't despair--the approval for HMMWV SF97s is retroactive for you!

The Form SF97 is the U.S. government's Certificate to Obtain Title to a Vehicle. When buyers purchase Humvees at auction on GovPlanet.com, they'll now have the option of purchasing the SF97 or paying for an “off-road use” title.

Sue McGregor, Managing Director of Canada, IronPlanet, explains 6 mistakes to avoid when buying used government assets to Supply Post including:

Don't: Assume all government surplus equipment for sale will meet your needs

Don't: Make plans for equipment use before checking military restrictions

Don't: Plan to cross the border with your equipment immediately after sale

Don't: Skip the details on vehicle specifications 

Don't: Leave cross-border transortation arrangements until the last minute

Don't: Forget about documentation you'll need for a U.S.-Canada border crossing

DUBLIN, Ireland--

IronPlanet, the leading online marketplace for buying and selling used heavy equipment and trucks, is providing its customers with an exclusive opportunity to bid on surplus military machines from the United States Defence Logistics Agency (DLA).

The equipment, including trucks, trailers, construction equipment and more is located at a U.S. military base in Germany and will be available to purchase through IronPlanet.com on Wednesday, July 29th, 2015. Register today as a VIP for the ability to review the equipment in advance of the auction and be fully prepared to bid on the best machines at the best prices.