Overview
From New Orleans and Baton Rouge to Shreveport and the smaller river, bayou and Gulf Coast communities between them, we help sellers move equipment that is too heavy, too specialized or too costly to keep around. Owner Moses Johnson works with sellers who need a practical offer, clear communication and pickup planning. We buy padmount, polemount, substation, dry-type, oil-filled, control, distribution, step-up and step-down transformers, along with switchgear and unit substations. Working units may be priced as reusable electrical equipment when testing and condition support it. Failed units still carry value for copper or aluminum windings, core steel, tanks and oil.
Why sell to us
Statewide Transformer Buying Across Louisiana
Louisiana has a dense mix of utility, industrial, port and agricultural power equipment, and that creates a steady stream of transformers that eventually need to be removed. Transformers Buyers purchases equipment across the state, including the New Orleans metro, Baton Rouge, Shreveport, Lake Charles, Lafayette, Alexandria, Monroe, Houma, Hammond and the parishes surrounding each region.
We buy single units as well as multi-unit removals from storage yards, substations, plants, warehouses, campuses and job sites. A seller may have one dry-type transformer from a building upgrade, several padmount units from a redevelopment project, or a yard full of equipment left after a plant closure. In each case, our role is to evaluate the equipment, make a cash offer and plan the removal.
What we buy
Transformers We Buy From Louisiana Sellers
We purchase many common transformer categories found in Louisiana power systems. That includes oil-filled padmount transformers serving commercial properties, polemount distribution transformers from line work, dry-type transformers from hospitals and office buildings, and larger substation transformers from utility, industrial and municipal systems. We also buy control transformers, isolation transformers, step-up and step-down units, three-phase industrial transformers, switchgear and unit substations.
Condition does not need to be perfect. Some sellers have energized units that were pulled only because a load changed or a facility upgraded service. Others have failed transformers with electrical faults, leaks, storm damage, missing bushings or unknown test history. We review both types because a transformer can have value as equipment, as a repair candidate or as a scrap recovery item.
Cities
Metros we buy in across Louisiana
New Orleans, LA
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Baton Rouge, LA
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Shreveport, LA
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How it works
Louisiana Utilities, Grid Work and Replacement Equipment
Louisiana’s electric infrastructure includes major investor-owned utilities, municipal systems and cooperatives. Entergy Louisiana and Entergy New Orleans serve large parts of the state, Cleco has a broad central and southeast presence, and SWEPCO serves portions of northwest Louisiana. Rural electric cooperatives, municipal utilities and industrial private systems also operate across the parishes. Transformer removals often follow service upgrades, storm recovery, substation rebuilds, voltage changes and replacement programs.
The state’s generation mix is heavily tied to natural gas, with important nuclear generation at Waterford 3 and River Bend, along with industrial cogeneration and other resources connected to refineries, chemical facilities and public utilities. That varied infrastructure creates many transformer types, from smaller distribution units to larger station-class equipment. When those assets are retired, we can help the owner avoid long storage periods and complicated disposal planning.
Logistics and payment
Industrial Corridors, Refineries and Port Facilities
Louisiana’s industrial base is one of the strongest reasons used transformers appear in significant quantities. The Mississippi River corridor between Baton Rouge and New Orleans includes refineries, chemical plants, grain terminals, fertilizer facilities and manufacturing sites. The Lake Charles region has petrochemical and LNG activity. Shreveport and north Louisiana include manufacturing, logistics, timber, pipeline and energy-related facilities. Each type of operation uses transformers that may be replaced during expansions, shutdowns or maintenance projects.
Ports also matter. The Port of South Louisiana, Port of New Orleans, Port of Greater Baton Rouge, Port Fourchon and Lake Charles area terminals support heavy electrical loads, cranes, pumps, conveyors, lighting systems and industrial distribution networks. When port equipment is modernized or a tenant changes operations, transformers and switchgear may be left in place until a buyer can remove them. We buy that surplus directly from the business or contractor responsible for clearing the site.
Detail
Working, Failed and Scrap Transformers Have Different Value
A working transformer with a clear nameplate, good appearance and favorable electrical test results is often priced as equipment rather than only by weight. Useful details include kVA, voltage, phase, impedance, cooling class, oil type, manufacturer, serial number, age, tap information and any recent test records. Photographs of the nameplate and all sides of the unit help us review the transformer quickly and make a more informed offer.
Failed and scrap transformers are valued differently, but they can still be worth real money. Copper or aluminum windings, core steel, tanks, radiators and oil-filled construction all affect the offer. Even if a transformer is burned, shorted, obsolete or too expensive to repair, it should not be treated like ordinary mixed metal without a specialist reviewing it. We understand transformer recovery value and buy units that many general scrap outlets may not properly evaluate.
Also worth knowing
Pickup, Rigging and Freight in Louisiana
Moving transformers in Louisiana requires attention to site access, weight, weather, road conditions and route planning. Some units are in paved industrial yards with forklift access. Others are behind buildings, inside electrical rooms, on farms, near levees, at substations or along coastal facilities where soft ground and tight approaches matter. We coordinate pickup and freight so the seller is not left trying to arrange a specialized move alone.
Louisiana freight routes can be straightforward on I-10, I-12, I-20, I-49, US 90 and the Mississippi River corridor, but bridges, flood-prone areas, parish roads and Gulf Coast job sites often require more planning. We regularly discuss loading needs, crane or rollback requirements, permits, dock access and timing before removal. The goal is a clean handoff: the equipment leaves your property, and your company gets paid for assets that were no longer needed.
Condition and testing
How the Offer Process Works
The process starts with basic equipment information. Call or email the transformer’s nameplate photos, overall photos, approximate dimensions, weight if known, condition, location and whether loading assistance is available. If you do not have every detail, send what you have. Many sellers are working from an old storage yard, a demolition punch list or a de-energized electrical room where records are incomplete.
After review, we discuss the transformer’s likely value, removal requirements and schedule. In many cases, a cash offer can be based on the equipment description, photos and location. Larger projects may require more discussion about access, multiple loads, oil handling, rigging or coordination with a general contractor. We keep the focus on buying the equipment from you and getting it removed without adding unnecessary steps.
Freight
Coverage From New Orleans to Shreveport
We cover Louisiana statewide, including New Orleans, Baton Rouge and Shreveport as the major metros named by many sellers. We also work with companies in Lafayette, Lake Charles, Alexandria, Monroe, Houma, Thibodaux, Hammond, Slidell, Ruston, Natchitoches and smaller communities where industrial, utility or agricultural electrical equipment is being retired. If the transformer is in Louisiana, it is worth calling.
Our buying reach also extends nationwide and into all 50 states, which helps when a Louisiana company has equipment at multiple locations or a contractor is clearing sites across state lines. Whether the unit is sitting at a refinery, university, sawmill, warehouse, pump station, food processing plant or contractor yard, Transformers Buyers can review it and explain the next step.
Equipment
Transformers we buy in this state
Brands
Transformer brands we buy in Louisiana
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Common questions
Questions sellers ask
Do you buy transformers from companies anywhere in Louisiana?
Yes. We buy used, surplus and scrap transformers statewide across Louisiana, including New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Shreveport, Lake Charles, Lafayette, Alexandria, Monroe and surrounding parishes. We work with businesses, contractors, utilities, industrial plants, farms, municipalities and demolition companies. If the transformer is too large to move easily, we can discuss freight, loading and rigging during the offer process.
Can I sell a failed or burned transformer?
Yes. A transformer does not need to be working for us to buy it. Failed, burned, shorted, obsolete and storm-damaged units can still have value because of copper or aluminum windings, core steel, tanks and other recoverable materials. Send photos, nameplate information if readable, the condition and the location. We will review whether the unit has equipment value, scrap value or a combination of both.
What information do you need to make an offer?
The most helpful items are clear photos of the nameplate, photos of all sides of the transformer, kVA, voltage, phase, manufacturer, condition, approximate weight or dimensions and the pickup location. If test records are available, they can help on working units. If records are missing, that is common. We can still review the transformer based on photos, nameplate details and site information.
Do you handle pickup and freight for heavy transformers?
Yes. We can plan pickup and freight for heavy transformers, including units that require a forklift, crane, rollback, lowboy or other specialized equipment. Site conditions matter, so we ask about access, surface conditions, whether the transformer is indoors or outdoors, and whether loading help is already on site. From there, we coordinate the removal plan with the seller.
Are oil-filled transformers accepted?
Yes. We buy oil-filled transformers, including padmount, polemount, distribution and larger industrial or substation units. The condition of the tank, bushings, radiators and oil containment area is important for removal planning. If there is a leak or environmental concern, say so during the first call or email. Accurate information helps us plan safe handling and determine the right value category.
Do you buy switchgear or unit substations with the transformer?
Yes. We buy switchgear, unit substations and related electrical equipment along with transformers when they are part of a removal project. Many Louisiana facilities have complete electrical lineups that become surplus after upgrades, shutdowns or demolition. Send photos of the transformer, switchgear sections, labels and the overall layout. We can review the package and discuss a combined offer and pickup plan.
Ready to move the unit?
If your Louisiana business has transformers to remove, do not let valuable electrical equipment sit in a yard, plant room or storage building. Transformers Buyers purchases working, failed and scrap units and can help plan the pickup from New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Shreveport and statewide locations. Call or email owner Moses Johnson to start the review and get a cash offer: 954-740-1983 and electricalequipmentbuyers@gmail.com.