Construction equipment with starting bids under $5,000 at Makana Auction 05

A construction equipment budget below USD 5,000 goes further than small tools in Makana Machinery Auction 05. The October line-up includes plate compactors, tandem rollers, electric scissor lifts, air compressors, a generator, a Toyota forklift and even a Bobcat mini excavator, all with starting bids below the USD 5,000 mark.

The range gives contractors, rental fleets and equipment traders several ways to enter the Dubai online auction, whether the requirement is excavation, compaction, elevated access, material handling, site air or temporary power. Bidding runs online from October 1 to October 5, 2026, with the equipment located in Dubai.

Plate compactors at Dubai machinery auction from USD 150

The lowest construction-equipment starting bids in Auction 05 come from compact compaction machines. Several Bomag BP 25/50 D plate compactors start from just USD 150, while a Wacker Neuson DPS1850H starts at USD 250. Other Wacker Neuson DPU2550H units enter from USD 500, and the Dynapac DFP10D starts at USD 600.

Buyers can browse the current compaction equipment at auction for equipment suited to trench work, paving, patch repairs, landscaping and other jobs where a full-size roller would be unnecessary.

Tandem rollers for auction from USD 2,000

The budget moves from plate compactors into ride-on rollers at USD 2,000. Two Sakai CR270 tandem rollers currently start at USD 2,000 each. They sit above the portable compactors while remaining small enough for asphalt repair, pathways, road edges and lighter surface-compaction work.

The Hamm HD 8 VV starts at USD 4,000 and increases the compaction force to around 17 kN, giving road contractors and rental fleets another step up without crossing the USD 5,000 starting-bid level. This makes the compaction line-up one of the widest budget ranges in Auction 05, starting with small plate machines and moving into ride-on tandem rollers.

JLG scissor lifts start at USD 3,000

Elevated-access equipment also enters the auction at a relatively low starting price. The current scissor lifts at auction include a JLG 3246ES and two JLG 2646ES machines, all starting at USD 3,000. The 3246ES reaches a working height of about 12 m, while the 2646ES reaches around 10 m.

As electric scissor lifts, these machines suit warehouses, indoor construction, fit-out projects, MEP installation, facility maintenance and other work where vertical access is required without the horizontal reach of a boom lift. At USD 3,000, they also provide one of the lowest starting points for a complete powered access machine in the auction.

Bobcat E17 mini excavator starts below USD 4,000

The under-USD 5,000 line-up is not limited to compactors and site-support equipment. A 2022 Bobcat E17 mini excavator starts at USD 3,750. At around 2 tons, the E17 gives contractors a compact excavator for trenching, utilities, landscaping, drainage and work in tighter areas where a larger excavator would be difficult to position.

Buyers can see it alongside the other mini excavators at auction, where Auction 05 moves from the compact Bobcat into larger Kubota and Cat machines. For a starting bid below USD 4,000, the E17 is one of the clearest examples of how far the lower end of the Auction 05 price range extends beyond ancillary equipment.

Air compressors and generators from USD 3,500

Site-support equipment provides another group of machines below the USD 5,000 level. Two IR Doosan C185 air compressors start at USD 3,500 each. The C185 delivers 185 CFM, giving contractors a portable source of compressed air for pneumatic tools and other site requirements.  The current air compressors at auction also include an Atlas Copco XAS 185 starting at USD 4,000.

For power requirements, a Perkins 165 kVA stationary generator starts at USD 3,500. Buyers can browse the available generators at auction for equipment suited to temporary site power, backup requirements and projects without permanent electrical supply.

Toyota electric forklift starts at USD 4,500

Material handling also makes the under-USD 5,000 list. The Toyota 8FBE20 electric forklift starts at USD 4,500, giving warehouse, logistics and industrial buyers an electric alternative to the diesel forklifts elsewhere in Auction 05.

The current forklifts at auction include electric and diesel Toyota models, but the 8FBE20 is the only one currently starting below USD 5,000. Its electric powertrain makes it especially relevant for warehouses, indoor material handling and facilities where exhaust emissions and noise matter.

Bid on construction equipment online in Dubai from October 1

Makana Auction 05 gives buyers access to construction equipment starting from only USD 150, while the sub-USD 5,000 range extends through compactors, tandem rollers, scissor lifts, a mini excavator, air compressors, a generator and a forklift.

Online bidders can use Makana's digital tools to get a close view of the actual equipment before bidding. Depending on the machine, this can include 75+ point inspection reports, operational videos, walk-around footage, 250+ high-resolution images, 360° views and Ultra-HD 3D views.

Machines can also be viewed in person at Makana's showroom in Jebel Ali Free Zone, Dubai.

Machinery Auction 05: The October Line-up opens for online bidding on October 1 at 11:00 AM Dubai time and closes on October 5 at 4:00 PM. Registration is free, and starting bids may change as the auction line-up is updated before bidding opens.

FAQs

What is the lowest construction equipment starting bid in Makana Auction 05?

Some Bomag BP 25/50 D plate compactors currently start at USD 150.

Can I bid on an excavator for under USD 5,000?

Yes. The 2022 Bobcat E17 mini excavator currently starts at USD 3,750.

Are scissor lifts available for under USD 5,000?

Yes. JLG 3246ES and 2646ES electric scissor lifts currently start at USD 3,000.

What rollers start below USD 5,000?

Two Sakai CR270 tandem rollers start at USD 2,000 each, while the Hamm HD 8 VV starts at USD 4,000.

Are there forklifts under USD 5,000 in Auction 05?

Yes. The Toyota 8FBE20 electric forklift currently starts at USD 4,500.

Are generators and air compressors included?

Yes. IR Doosan C185 air compressors and a Perkins 165 kVA generator currently start at USD 3,500, while an Atlas Copco XAS 185 starts at USD 4,000.

When does Makana Machinery Auction 05 start?

Online bidding opens on October 1, 2026 at 11:00 AM Dubai time and closes on October 5 at 4:00 PM.