Scrap grade · bought nationwide
Transformer Scrap Buyers
Burned, gutted, cored and unrepairable transformers bought for metal content. We pay upfront and cover the freight, rigging and teardown ourselves.
Not every transformer has resale value. Units that are burned, gutted, cut open, badly corroded through, or missing their core and coils are scrap-grade, and we buy those too. The difference is that the price is driven by metal content rather than by what the unit would fetch as a working transformer.
You are paid before the transformer leaves your property. No consignment, no waiting on a resale.
We do not ask you to test, repair or clean anything. We evaluate the unit ourselves.
We cover the freight and the rigging. Lowboys, cribbing, permits and escorts are our cost.
Disconnection, dismantling and removal are handled by our crews at our expense.
What we look for in transformer scrap
Copper-wound scrap pays substantially more than aluminum-wound scrap. Steel core laminations, the tank and the radiators all contribute. Oil has to be dealt with, and if PCBs are present that cost comes off the top.
Here is the important part: do not assume your unit is scrap. Sellers routinely scrap transformers that we would have paid multiples of scrap price for. Send us photos first. If it really is scrap we will tell you and still buy it.
| Condition accepted | Burned, gutted, cored, corroded, flooded |
|---|---|
| Price driver | Copper vs aluminum content, steel, tank weight |
| Copper windings | Significant premium over aluminum |
| Oil handling | We manage removal and disposal |
| PCB units | Purchased, disposal cost reflected in offer |
| Free assessment | We tell you if it is worth more than scrap. |
Quote Transformer Scrap
Nameplate photo gets the fastest number.
Selling process
Send photos
The nameplate plus one wide shot. If the unit is still installed, a photo showing the surroundings helps us plan the rigging.
Get a firm offer
Usually same-day. Cash, not contingent on resale.
We remove it
Our crew, our equipment, our freight. You do not lift anything or hire anybody.
You get paid first
Payment lands before the unit leaves your property.
Other transformer classes we buy
All transformers, nothing else
Pad-Mount Transformers
Three-phase padmounts pulled off concrete pads at retail, industrial and campus sites.
Oil-Filled Transformers
Liquid-filled units including mineral oil, FR3 and silicone fluid, with or without radiators.
Dry-Type Transformers
Ventilated and sealed dry-type units from mechanical rooms, vaults and indoor substations.
Substation Transformers
Station-class units from plant substations, utility yards and industrial services.
Power Transformers
Large power transformers from utilities, generation sites and heavy industry.
Distribution Transformers
Pole-mount, pad-mount and single-phase distribution units, including bulk lots.
Unit Substation Transformers
Transformer sections of unit substations, close-coupled or separated.
Cast-Coil Transformers
Epoxy cast-resin units from harsh, humid and industrial environments.
Network Transformers
Submersible and vault-type network transformers from downtown grid systems.
By size and manufacturer
Jump to your unit
kVA ratings
- 15 kVA
- 25 kVA
- 30 kVA
- 37.5 kVA
- 45 kVA
- 50 kVA
- 75 kVA
- 100 kVA
- 112.5 kVA
- 150 kVA
- 167 kVA
- 200 kVA
- 225 kVA
- 300 kVA
- 500 kVA
- 750 kVA
- 1000 kVA
- 1500 kVA
- 2000 kVA
- 2500 kVA
- 3000 kVA
- 5000 kVA
- 7500 kVA
- 10000 kVA
- 15000 kVA
- 20000 kVA
- 25000 kVA
Manufacturers
- ABB
- General Electric (GE)
- Square D
- Eaton
- Cutler-Hammer
- Siemens
- Federal Pacific
- Howard Industries
- ERMCO
- Cooper Power Systems
- Kuhlman Electric
- Central Moloney
- WEG
- Delta Star
- Virginia Transformer
- Niagara Transformer
- Pennsylvania Transformer
- Waukesha Electric
States
Transformer Scrap: common questions
Straight answers
Do you buy transformer scrap in any condition?
Yes. Purchased, disposal cost reflected in offer We do not require testing, cleaning or repairs.
How do you decide what to offer?
Rating, voltages, manufacturer, winding material, fluid type and overall condition, weighed against what that specific combination is worth on the resale market right now.
Who handles removal?
We do, at our cost. That includes disconnection coordination, teardown, rigging, cribbing, permits and freight.
How fast can you pick up?
Usually within a week or two of agreeing on a price, and faster if you have a hard deadline like a demolition date or a lease expiration.
Selling transformer scrap?
One unit or a full lot. Call or text.
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Transformer Scrap anywhere in the United States.