Independent ABB Transformer Buyers for New York Sellers
We buy ABB and Hitachi Energy electrical transformers from contractors, facility managers, utilities, developers and property owners who have equipment they own and are authorized to sell. We are an independent buyer, not affiliated with or endorsed by ABB or Hitachi Energy. Our offer is a purchase offer for your equipment, not a manufacturer trade-in or warranty service.
Hitachi Energy took over the ABB Power Grids business in 2020. That history matters when you identify a transformer: equipment may carry an ABB or Hitachi Energy nameplate, and older installations may include Westinghouse-lineage units. Send the actual manufacturer's plate rather than identifying the unit only from a building equipment schedule.
Legacy ABB and Westinghouse-lineage transformers are common in New York. We also review Westinghouse transformers, so include older units if you are clearing a facility or replacing a group of transformers. Utility-owned equipment belongs to the utility and is not yours to sell merely because it serves your property.
ABB and Hitachi Energy Product Lines We Buy
We review distribution, dry-type and power transformers across roughly 15 kVA to 20+ MVA. The rating, voltage configuration, condition and construction determine how we evaluate each unit. A brand name alone is not enough to identify its application or handling needs.
For this brand group, the main categories we buy include:
- Single-phase and three-phase distribution units, including padmount and pole-mount transformers.
- Low- and medium-voltage dry-type transformers, including cast coil and cast resin units.
- Oil-filled substation and unit-substation transformers.
- Larger MVA power transformers, including step-up units used with generation, solar and battery storage.
For ABB padmount transformers, send photos of the exterior, nameplate and accessible connection compartments. For dry-type transformer sales, show the enclosure and, if safely accessible, the coils and terminal area.
We also consider mineral-oil, FR3/natural-ester and silicone-filled units. Identify the fluid from the plate, labels or records; do not guess from the transformer's age. If you have several units, list each rating separately so we can distinguish the equipment in the lot.
Nameplate Details Needed to Sell an ABB Transformer
To sell an ABB transformer, start with a sharp photo of the complete nameplate. Take an additional close-up if small lettering is difficult to read. Our transformer nameplate guide explains where to find the ratings that help us identify the unit.
Send these details with your photos:
- Manufacturer, serial number, year and model or series, if shown.
- kVA or MVA rating, phase and frequency.
- Primary and secondary voltages, tap settings and connection information.
- Impedance, cooling designation and fluid type, where listed.
- Nameplate weight, dimensions and the quantity available.
- Current condition, operating history and reason for removal.
Include recent test reports, maintenance records and PCB documentation if available. These records are especially useful for older oil-filled equipment and larger power transformers.
Our guide to transformer photos covers useful views beyond the plate. Show all sides, bushings, radiators, terminal compartments and visible damage, plus the surrounding access route. Do not open energized compartments or disturb electrical connections to take photos; use existing records when safe access is unavailable.
How Age, Series and Condition Affect Our Offer
We evaluate used ABB transformers by their electrical ratings, physical condition, documentation and potential for reuse or material recovery. Age helps us understand the equipment, but it is only one part of the review. A readable plate and clear operating history give us more useful information than an estimated installation date alone.
The series and construction help identify connection arrangements, cooling requirements, enclosure design and compatibility with a future application. Primary and secondary voltages, phase, taps and impedance are important to that assessment. Missing bushings, damaged coils, leaks or altered connections can change the available disposition options.
For older transformers offered for sale, send any records that connect the serial number to maintenance or testing. Tell us when the unit last operated and whether it was removed for an upgrade, a site closure or a fault.
For new surplus units, include crate photos, storage conditions and available factory paperwork. We distinguish unused equipment from equipment that has been energized, even if both appear clean. We do not assign value from the ABB or Hitachi Energy name alone.
Used, Decommissioned and Failed ABB Units
We buy equipment removed during facility upgrades, distribution changes and site decommissioning, as well as damaged, failed and scrap units. Tell us the condition directly. If a transformer tripped, overheated, leaked or suffered physical damage, describe what happened and send the inspection or test information you have.
When reviewing used transformers for purchase, we want to know whether the unit was working before disconnection, how it has been stored and which components remain. Photographs should show missing covers, broken bushings, exposed connections and any dismantling. For a yard of mixed units, mark the photos or prepare a simple inventory so each nameplate matches the correct transformer.
Oil-filled equipment needs fluid and PCB-status information. Older branding or age alone cannot establish PCB status; send labels, analytical results or other available documentation. Confirm current handling and environmental requirements with the appropriate professionals before draining, transporting or disposing of fluid.
Keep fluid containment and removal plans clear. Tell us whether the transformer is intact, drained or partly dismantled so our written offer and pickup arrangements reflect its actual condition.
Written Offers and Statewide Transformer Pickup
Call or text 951-403-5738, or use our transformer offer form with the nameplate photos, condition details and pickup location. We review the transformer type, rating, voltages, age, fluid and PCB status, plus test data when available. We then provide a written offer based on the information supplied.
For larger ABB and Hitachi Energy units, describe access before pickup is scheduled. Include doorway or gate restrictions, overhead obstructions, loading space and any existing lifting arrangements. Use the nameplate weight for planning rather than a visual estimate, and tell us if radiators or other components have already been removed.
We coordinate rigging, forklift or crane needs and flatbed, step-deck or lowboy trucking. You may load the equipment if that is your preference and part of the agreed plan. Our transformer buying process includes a quick inspection at pickup to confirm the equipment matches the photos, followed by payment by check, ACH or wire under the agreed terms.
We coordinate pickup throughout our New York service area. We have no public New York storefront or drop-off yard; we come to the seller.
Questions sellers ask about ABB / Hitachi Energy
Who buys used ABB transformers in New York?
We buy used ABB transformers throughout New York State, including distribution, dry-type, substation and larger power units. Send a readable nameplate photo, condition details and the pickup location. We review one transformer or a group of units, provide a written offer and coordinate pickup under the agreed terms.
Do you buy Hitachi Energy transformers as well as ABB?
Yes. We review transformers carrying either ABB or Hitachi Energy branding. Hitachi Energy took over the ABB Power Grids business in 2020, so the actual nameplate is important when identifying equipment. Send the manufacturer, serial number, rating and voltages shown on your unit. We are independent and are not affiliated with or endorsed by either manufacturer.
Can I sell an old or failed ABB transformer?
Yes. We consider old, decommissioned, damaged, failed and scrap ABB transformers. Tell us why the unit was removed, what damage is present and whether components or fluid have been removed. For oil-filled equipment, include available fluid and PCB documentation. We evaluate the unit's actual condition rather than age alone.
What information do ABB transformer buyers need for an offer?
We need clear nameplate photos, overall equipment photos, the pickup location and an accurate condition description. Include kVA or MVA, primary and secondary voltages, phase, age, fluid type and PCB status where applicable. Test reports, maintenance records, dimensions, nameplate weight and access details help us evaluate the transformer and plan removal.
Do I need to deliver my ABB transformer to a yard?
No. We have no public storefront or drop-off yard in New York. We coordinate pickup at your location, including the agreed rigging and trucking arrangements. Tell us about access restrictions, loading equipment and the nameplate weight. If you prefer to load the transformer yourself, we can include that in the pickup plan.