Get a Written Offer on Your Transformer

What to send when you want to sell your transformer

Start with the information you already have. We need enough detail to identify the transformer, understand its condition and plan how it would leave your site. If you have several units, give each one a simple identifier so we can match its photos to its specifications.

Include these details in your offer request:

• Clear nameplate photos, plus pictures of the complete unit.
• Rated kVA or MVA and primary and secondary voltages.
• Single-phase or three-phase configuration.
• Liquid type, if oil-filled, and available PCB documentation.
• Manufacturing year, if shown on the nameplate.
• Current condition and why the transformer is surplus.
• Town or city in New York and the pickup location.
• Access restrictions and available loading equipment.

Add your contact information so we can ask questions and send the written transformer offer. Our transformer photo guide explains which views are useful. If a detail is unknown, say so rather than guessing; a readable plate may answer the question.

Nameplate details that help us identify the unit

The nameplate is our starting point for checking the transformer's rating and configuration. Photograph the whole plate straight on, with enough light to make the smaller print readable. If one image cannot capture everything clearly, send a full view and closer pictures of the specifications.

For a padmount or substation transformer, include primary and secondary voltages, rated capacity and any listed winding connections. For a dry-type unit, include the enclosure and nameplate views. If the plate lists more than one cooling rating, send the complete rating information rather than selecting a single number.

Our guide to reading a transformer nameplate helps you locate those details. We consider units roughly from 15 kVA to 20+ MVA; our transformer types we buy page explains the broader range.

Send the listed weight when available, since it helps with transport planning. Do not estimate capacity from cabinet dimensions or use a similar-looking unit's specifications.

Describe condition, fluid and service history

Tell us whether the transformer is new in its crate, still installed, removed from service, stored outdoors or known to have failed. For a used unit, include when it was disconnected and what you know about its last service condition. If it was replaced because of a fault, describe the reported problem.

We also need to know about visible damage, leaks, missing parts and repairs. Photos of the tank, enclosure, bushings, terminals and any damaged areas help us understand what is included. For new surplus equipment, show the crate and any storage-related damage.

For liquid-filled units, identify mineral oil, FR3 or another natural ester, or silicone if documented. Include available oil reports, PCB labels and test records, with dates and unit identification visible. Our PCB testing and label guide explains the information to gather; confirm current handling requirements with the appropriate professionals.

Existing electrical test reports can support our review. You do not need to commission new testing before sending an initial request.

What affects your written transformer offer

We review the transformer's type, capacity, voltages, age, condition, fluid and PCB status, along with available test data. Those details help us evaluate the unit for its condition and configuration. A new-in-crate transformer, a serviceable used unit and a failed transformer call for different evaluations.

Completeness matters too. Tell us if bushings, terminal covers or other transformer components have been removed. If you are offering several units, note differences between them instead of describing the entire group as identical. This lets us address the equipment actually available for sale.

Location and removal requirements also affect the offer. A unit already staged for loading involves different pickup arrangements from one in a basement, vault or fenced installation. Include those details early so we can account for them in our review.

To prepare your transformer for sale, focus first on accurate documentation and a clear description. Do not dismantle the unit just to gather information or prepare it for our review.

What happens after you submit the form

We review your photos and details, then ask for anything needed to finish the evaluation. Common follow-up items include an unreadable voltage rating, unclear fluid information, missing condition photos or a question about loading access. Once we have enough information, we provide a written offer for your review.

We do not promise a fixed response time. The timing depends on the information supplied and whether specifications, condition or pickup details need clarification. Clear photos and complete contact information help reduce back-and-forth. Tell us about any shutdown, site clearance or project deadline when you submit.

If you accept the offer, we agree on pickup arrangements and payment terms. At pickup, we perform a quick inspection to confirm that the transformer matches the photos and description. Payment is by check, ACH or wire under the agreed terms.

See how our buying process works for the sequence from submission to pickup. Our transformer selling FAQ also covers common questions about equipment condition and collection.

Pickup details to include before we schedule removal

We coordinate pickup anywhere in New York State, rather than asking you to bring a transformer to a public storefront or drop-off yard. Send the site location and describe where the unit sits: outdoors on a pad, inside a building, in a vault or already staged near a loading area.

Useful access details include gate and doorway dimensions, loading dock availability, overhead clearance and room for a truck. Let us know if your site has a suitable forklift or crane and personnel available to load. We can coordinate rigging and flatbed, step-deck or lowboy trucking, or you can load if you prefer.

Only offer equipment you own or are authorized to sell; utility-owned transformers belong to the utility, not the property owner. Have qualified electrical personnel handle disconnection and confirm safe conditions before removal.

Check our New York pickup coverage and include site restrictions with your request. You can also call or text 951-403-5738 with photos and basic details about one unit or an entire yard.