We Buy Pad-Mounted Transformers
Cash offers for used pad-mounted transformers 75-3750 kVA, loop or radial feed, from utilities, contractors, and data centers. Freight arranged nationwide.
Pad-mounted transformers are the single most requested category we buy. Data center upgrades, utility change-outs, and cancelled construction projects generate a steady supply of padmounts — and we buy them nationwide, from single 75 kVA units to yards full of 2,500 kVA loop-feed units.
Because padmounts are weather-sealed and skid-ready, they move fast in the resale market. That demand means we can offer well above scrap value for working units with intact nameplates, bushings, and elbows.
Pad-Mounted Transformers We Buy
| Single-phase | 25 kVA – 167 kVA, 7200V/12470V primary |
|---|---|
| Three-phase | 75 kVA – 3,750 kVA |
| Feed type | Loop feed and radial feed |
| Secondary voltages | 208Y/120V, 480Y/277V, 240V |
| Common brands | Cooper, ERMCO, Howard, ABB, GE Prolec, Eaton |
What makes a padmount worth more?
Loop-feed three-phase units in the 500–2,500 kVA range with 480Y/277V secondaries are the most liquid, because they serve commercial construction and data center loads. Copper windings add 15–30% over comparable aluminum units. Recent manufacture dates (2005 and newer), dead-front construction, and clean oil all push offers higher.
Where do the padmounts we buy come from?
Most come from four sources: electrical contractors with project surplus, data centers doing capacity upgrades, utilities changing out standards, and demolition contractors clearing commercial sites. If you are any of these, send nameplate photos and we will have an offer back fast — usually the same business day for common configurations.
Ready to sell? Get your offer today.
Send photos and nameplate details — we respond with a firm offer, typically within 24 hours. Freight and rigging arranged nationwide, payment before pickup.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Do you buy padmounts that were removed and stored outside?
- Yes. Outdoor storage is normal for padmounts. We check bushing condition and oil level, but weathered paint does not significantly reduce an offer.
- What nameplate details do you need for a padmount offer?
- kVA, primary voltage, secondary voltage, loop or radial feed, winding material, and manufacture year — all printed on the nameplate. One clear photo covers it.
- Can you pick up a padmount without a loading dock?
- Yes. Most padmount pickups use a truck-mounted crane or rollback. We arrange everything — you just provide site access.