What can you bid on under $10,000 at Makana Auction 05?

You do not need a five-figure starting budget to enter Makana Machinery Auction 05. The October line-up includes mini excavators, Bobcat skid steers, scissor lifts, forklifts, rollers, air compressors, a generator, and vehicles with starting bids below USD 10,000.

Bidding runs online from October 1 to October 5, 2026. The prices below are starting bids rather than final sale prices, and auction lots or starting bids may be updated before bidding opens.

Mini excavators for sale under $10,000: Bobcat, Kubota and Cat

Three mini excavators enter Auction 05 below the USD 10,000 mark. 

• The 2022 Bobcat E17 mini excavator starts at USD 3,750. At around 2 tons, it suits trenching, utilities, landscaping, and other jobs where access is limited.
• Move up in size and the 2024 Kubota U27-4 starts at USD 7,000. It sits around the 3-ton class, giving contractors more machine while remaining compact enough for smaller sites.
• Also starting at USD 7,000 is the 2020 Cat 303E mini excavator. It weighs just over 3 tons and adds another option for buyers looking for compact Cat excavation equipment.

The choice here is less about price alone. The E17 offers the lowest entry point, while the Kubota and Cat move into a larger mini excavator class for buyers who need more digging capability.

Bobcat skid steer loaders for sale from USD 5,500

Buyers searching for a skid steer loader for sale in auctions have three Bobcat S510 options in the October auction. The current Bobcat skid steer loaders at auction include:

• two 2014 Bobcat S510 machines starting at USD 5,500 each
• one 2021 Bobcat S510 starting at USD 7,000

Each S510 sits around the 3-ton class, making it a practical size for loading, cleanup, landscaping, site preparation, stockpile work, and material movement where a full-size wheel loader would be too large.

For contractors already using skid steers, this part of the auction can also be useful for adding another machine to a fleet without moving into the starting prices of larger loaders.

Scissor lifts for sale from USD 3,000

The access-equipment line-up also gives buyers several options below USD 10,000.

The 2017 JLG 3246ES electric scissor lift starts at USD 3,000 and reaches a working height of about 12 m.

Two JLG 2646ES electric scissor lifts also start at USD 3,000 each, with working heights of about 10 m.

These electric machines suit indoor construction, warehouses, fit-out work, facility maintenance, MEP installation, and other jobs where workers need a stable vertical platform without the reach pattern of a boom lift.

For buyers searching for a scissor lift for sale in UAE auctions, the USD 3,000 starting point makes this one of the more accessible machine categories in Auction 05.

Used forklifts for sale from USD 4,500

Material-handling buyers can also stay comfortably below the USD 10,000 starting-bid level.

The current Toyota forklifts at auction include an 8FBE20 electric forklift starting at USD 4,500, plus the 8FDU25 and 8FDU30 diesel forklifts at USD 5,000 each. That gives buyers a choice between electric and diesel power.

The electric 8FBE20 can suit warehouses and indoor material movement where lower noise and zero exhaust emissions at the point of use are useful. The diesel machines are a more natural fit for yards, industrial sites, and outdoor handling where longer shifts and tougher surfaces may be involved.

Rather than choosing by starting bid alone, buyers should consider where the forklift will work, the loads it needs to handle, mast requirements, and whether indoor or outdoor use will dominate.

Rollers and compaction equipment from only USD 600

Roadwork and compaction equipment provides the lowest starting bids in the entire under-USD 10,000 selection.

The 2020 Dynapac DFP10D plate compactor starts at just USD 600. It produces around 18 kN of impact force and suits trenches, sidewalks, patching, and other jobs where bringing in a ride-on roller would be unnecessary.

For larger compaction jobs, two Sakai CR270 tandem rollers start at USD 2,000 each and deliver around 13 kN.

The Hamm options step up again:

• Hamm HD 8 VV: around 17 kN, starting at USD 4,000
• Hamm HD 12 VV: around 40 kN, starting at USD 5,000

This gives road contractors and rental fleets several different entry points, from a portable plate compactor to ride-on tandem rollers for asphalt and surface work.

Generators, air compressors and fleet vehicles from USD 2,000

Not every sub-USD 10,000 lot is an earthmoving or access machine. A 2018 IR Doosan C185 air compressor starts at USD 3,500. The C185 delivers 185 CFM, making it useful for pneumatic tools and general site-air requirements. A second 2017 C185 also starts at USD 3,500.

For temporary or backup power, the Perkins 165 kVA generator at auction also opens at USD 3,500.

Auction 05 also includes vehicles for bidding in Dubai, with starting bids from:

• USD 2,000 for a Nissan Altima
• USD 3,500 for a Nissan Urvan 9-seater
• USD 4,000 for a Toyota Fortuner 4WD
• USD 4,500 for a Mitsubishi Fuso Rosa 26-seater bus

For contractors and fleet operators, these lots can cover site visits, staff transport, passenger movement, and other support needs alongside the machinery itself.

Join Makana’s online machinery auction in Dubai

Makana Auction 05 opens for online bidding on October 1 at 11:00 AM Dubai time and closes on October 5 at 4:00 PM.

Before bidding, buyers can use Makana’s tools to review the individual lots in detail. Depending on the machine, this can include inspection reports, high-quality photos, walk-around videos, operational videos, and 360° or 3D views. Machines can also be viewed in person at Makana’s Jebel Ali Free Zone showroom in Dubai.

Registration is free. Buyers can then activate their bidding limit and shortlist the equipment that fits their work and budget.

Browse the complete Machinery Auction 05 October line-up before bidding opens, as new lots and starting bids may still be updated.

FAQs

What is the cheapest starting bid in Makana Auction 05?

The Dynapac DFP10D plate compactor currently starts at USD 600.

Can I bid on a mini excavator for under USD 10,000?

Yes. The Bobcat E17 starts at USD 3,750, while the Kubota U27-4 and Cat 303E each start at USD 7,000.

Are there skid steer loaders under USD 10,000?

Yes. Two 2014 Bobcat S510 skid steers start at USD 5,500 each, while a 2021 S510 starts at USD 7,000.

Are there forklifts for sale under USD 10,000 in Auction 05?

Yes. Toyota forklift starting bids currently range from USD 4,500 to USD 5,000.

What scissor lifts start below USD 10,000?

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

Are starting bids the final sale prices?

No. These are the amounts where bidding begins. The final price depends on bidding activity and the auction terms for the individual lot.

When does Makana 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.