We Buy Substation & Power Transformers
We buy substation and power transformers 1 MVA to 100 MVA, 15kV-230kV class, from utilities, IPPs, and industrial plants. Nationwide rigging arranged.
Substation and power transformers from 1 MVA to 100 MVA are the highest-value single items we purchase. Utility rebuilds, plant closures, and IPP repowering projects free up units that have decades of service life left — and the lead time for new power transformers (often 2-4 years) keeps demand for good used units strong.
We buy LTC-equipped units, three-winding units, autotransformers, and standard two-winding designs through 230kV class. Complete test histories and DGA records raise offers significantly, but we evaluate undocumented units too.
Substation & Power Transformers We Buy
| Small power | 1 – 10 MVA, 15kV–69kV |
|---|---|
| Medium power | 10 – 60 MVA, 69kV–161kV |
| Large power | 60 – 100 MVA, up to 230kV |
| Features | LTC, DETC, autotransformer, mobile subs |
| Records that add value | DGA history, doble tests, factory test reports |
Why do used power transformers hold so much value?
New power transformer lead times stretch years, and prices have risen sharply. A tested, oil-maintained 20 MVA unit can return to service for a fraction of replacement cost. We supply the repair, rewind, and emergency-replacement markets, so we pay real equipment value — not scrap weight — for serviceable units.
What information speeds up a substation transformer offer?
Nameplate photo (MVA, voltages, impedance, year), most recent DGA oil analysis if available, LTC make and model, and site loading conditions. With that packet we can typically issue a firm offer within 48 hours, including a heavy-haul transport plan.
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 transformers still installed at substations?
- Yes. We coordinate with your operations team on outage windows, disconnection, and crane access, and our riggers handle removal from the pad.
- How long does removal of a large power transformer take?
- Typically 1-3 days on site once permits and crane service are scheduled — usually 2-4 weeks from accepted offer to completed removal.
- Do you purchase mobile substations?
- Yes. Trailer-mounted mobile subs are in high demand and we buy them in any voltage class.