Overview
Owner Moses Johnson and his team evaluate every unit on its own merits — working transformers are often priced as equipment rather than by the pound, and even failed or scrap units still carry real value in their copper and aluminum windings, core steel, and insulating oil. We handle the logistics from start to finish, arranging freight and rigging so you never have to figure out how to move a piece of heavy electrical equipment on your own. Call 954-740-1983 or email electricalequipmentbuyers@gmail.com to get the conversation started.
Why sell to us
Who We Are and What We Buy in New Hampshire
Transformersbuyers.com is a buyer of used, surplus, and scrap electrical transformers operating across all 50 states, including every corner of New Hampshire. We are not a broker passing your inquiry down a chain. Moses Johnson runs the operation directly, which means when you call 954-740-1983 you are speaking with the decision-maker who can turn around a cash offer quickly and schedule pickup without unnecessary delays.
We buy padmount transformers, polemount transformers, dry-type distribution transformers, oil-filled units, substation transformers, step-up and step-down transformers, control transformers, and industrial transformers of virtually any voltage class or KVA rating. We also purchase switchgear and unit substations when they come packaged with a transformer project or on their own. If you are unsure whether what you have qualifies, call or email and describe what you're working with — we will tell you plainly what it's worth.
New Hampshire businesses generate surplus transformers in several predictable ways: utility infrastructure upgrades, commercial and industrial demolition, manufacturing line reconfigurations, institutional electrical system overhauls, and long-term storage cleanouts. Whatever the source, the equipment does not need to be in perfect condition for us to make an offer. We factor in the realistic recovery value of every component, and that math usually works in your favor.
What we buy
New Hampshire's Power Infrastructure and Why Transformers Change Hands
New Hampshire's electric grid is managed primarily by Eversource Energy, which serves the majority of the state's residential, commercial, and industrial customers, alongside Unitil serving portions of the seacoast and southern regions. The state's generation mix is notably diverse — nuclear power from the Seabrook Station on the Atlantic coast contributes a substantial share of in-state generation, complemented by hydroelectric facilities along the Connecticut and Merrimack rivers, natural gas peakers, and a growing portfolio of wind and solar installations across the state's varied terrain.
Each generation source and each transmission corridor requires transformers at multiple voltage levels, from large substation power transformers stepping down transmission voltage to distribution-level units serving neighborhoods and industrial parks. When utilities reconfigure substations, retire aging infrastructure, or respond to changes in load patterns, working and end-of-life transformers become available. We are active buyers in that market and work with utilities, contractors, and electrical service companies handling those projects.
Beyond utility infrastructure, New Hampshire's industrial base creates a steady stream of surplus equipment. Facilities along the Merrimack Valley corridor, manufacturing operations in the Nashua and Manchester metros, paper and wood products producers in the North Country, and technology and defense contractors clustered in the southern tier all operate electrical systems that get upgraded, reconfigured, or decommissioned over time. When those projects happen, the transformers that come out of service deserve a buyer who understands their value.
How it works
Working Units, Failed Units, and Scrap — We Buy All Three
A common misconception is that a transformer has to be in working condition to be worth selling. That is not how transformer recovery economics work. Working units that pass electrical testing carry the strongest value because a buyer can reuse or resell them as functional equipment. Those units are priced accordingly — often well above scrap metal rates. If you have a functional padmount or dry-type unit sitting in a yard or warehouse, a cash offer based on its equipment value is meaningfully better than anything a scrap yard would quote.
Failed transformers — units that have experienced winding failure, insulation breakdown, overload damage, or oil contamination — still contain substantial recoverable materials. The copper or aluminum windings alone represent significant weight, and core steel, tank steel, and transformer oil all have established recovery markets. We assess failed units realistically and make offers that reflect those recoverable values rather than treating a failed transformer as worthless.
Scrap transformers from demolition sites or long-term outdoor storage are evaluated the same way. Weathering and physical damage reduce certain values but rarely eliminate all of them. If you have a mixed lot — some working, some failed, some clearly scrap — we can evaluate the lot together and structure a single pickup. That is often the most practical approach for contractors clearing a site or businesses cleaning out a storeroom.
Logistics and payment
Padmount and Substation Transformer Buyers Across New Hampshire
Padmount transformers are among the most commonly recovered units in New Hampshire because the state's commercial development pattern — business parks, retail centers, mixed-use developments, and institutional campuses — relies heavily on padmount distribution equipment. When a property is redeveloped, a utility service is upgraded to a higher voltage class, or a commercial building changes its electrical infrastructure, padmount units frequently become surplus. These are typically oil-filled units in the 75 KVA to 2,500 KVA range, and they carry solid recovery value whether they are functional or not.
Substation transformers represent the larger end of the market. New Hampshire has a number of transmission substations, industrial substations, and generation facility step-up transformers that periodically come out of service. These units can weigh tens of thousands of pounds and require specialized rigging and transport — logistics that many sellers are simply not equipped to handle independently. We coordinate that work as part of the purchase, removing the burden from the seller entirely.
We are active substation transformer buyers in New Hampshire and understand the compliance considerations that come with oil-filled equipment, including PCB testing requirements and proper oil management. If documentation on an older unit is incomplete, we work through those questions practically and professionally rather than walking away from a legitimate transaction.
Detail
Freight, Rigging, and Logistics — We Handle It All
One of the most common reasons businesses in New Hampshire hold onto surplus transformers longer than they should is the logistics problem. Moving a large oil-filled transformer or a bank of dry-type units requires a flatbed truck, a crane or rigger, and coordination with whoever controls the site. For a company whose core business is not heavy electrical equipment, arranging all of that is genuinely difficult and can delay what should be a straightforward transaction.
We eliminate that obstacle. Our team coordinates freight and rigging from New Hampshire pickup points to processing facilities, and we do it at our expense as part of the transaction. Whether the equipment is at a southern New Hampshire industrial park accessible via I-93 or I-293, a manufacturing facility in the Lakes Region, or a remote site in Coos County near the Canadian border, we work with carriers and riggers familiar with New Hampshire's road network and geography to get the equipment moved safely and on schedule.
For large substation equipment or situations involving multiple units at the same site, we assess the rigging requirements in advance and communicate clearly about what access we need — crane clearance, load-bearing surfaces, any site-specific constraints. Our goal is a pickup that does not disrupt your operations and leaves the site in good order. Call 954-740-1983 or email electricalequipmentbuyers@gmail.com to describe your location and what you have available.
Also worth knowing
Industries and Situations We Regularly Work With in New Hampshire
New Hampshire's economy spans several sectors that generate transformer surplus on a recurring basis. Manufacturing remains a significant employer, particularly in southern New Hampshire where defense-related electronics, precision machining, and technology hardware producers operate facilities with substantial electrical infrastructure. When those facilities retool production lines, expand to higher-voltage service, or close operations, the electrical equipment that served them becomes available.
The paper and forest products industry, historically important in northern New Hampshire, has seen significant consolidation and mill closures over the past several decades. Those closures generated large quantities of industrial transformers and switchgear, and ongoing maintenance and reconfiguration at surviving operations continues to produce surplus equipment. We have experience working with the specific transformer types common in heavy industrial settings, including large dry-type units and oil-filled distribution transformers in the 1,000 KVA and above range.
Higher education and healthcare are also substantial institutional sectors in New Hampshire, with multiple university campuses and regional medical centers operating large, campus-scale electrical distribution systems. Infrastructure upgrades at those institutions — particularly transitions to more modern, efficient electrical systems — periodically release padmount and dry-type transformers that are worth real money to the right buyer. If your institution is planning or executing that kind of project, reach out before the equipment is committed to a contractor's disposal plan.
Condition and testing
How the Buying Process Works from First Call to Final Pickup
The process is designed to be straightforward. You call 954-740-1983 or email electricalequipmentbuyers@gmail.com and describe what you have — the type of transformer, approximate KVA rating, voltage class, condition as best you understand it, and location in New Hampshire. If you can send photos, that speeds the evaluation considerably. Moses Johnson reviews the information and comes back with a cash offer or asks targeted follow-up questions if more detail is needed.
Once you accept an offer, we move to logistics. We confirm the site access requirements, coordinate with our freight and rigging partners in the region, and schedule the pickup at a time that works for your operation. On the day of pickup, the team arrives with the appropriate equipment, handles all the loading and securing, and removes the transformers from your site. Payment is handled according to the terms agreed when the offer was accepted.
The entire process from first contact to completed pickup can move quickly when the information is clear and the site is accessible. We work with sellers who need to move on a compressed schedule — a demolition contractor with a site closeout date, a facility manager under pressure to clear floor space, a utility crew finishing a substation rebuild — and we take those timelines seriously. There are no unnecessary delays on our end once a deal is in place.
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Get a Cash Offer for Your New Hampshire Transformers Today
Surplus and scrap transformers sitting on your property or job site represent real value that decreases the longer they go unaddressed. Weather, storage conditions, and administrative inertia all work against the seller over time. Reaching out now, even if you are still in the planning stages of a project, puts you in a position to know what the equipment is worth and to schedule a pickup that fits your timeline.
We buy transformers statewide across New Hampshire — from the seacoast communities near Portsmouth and Hampton to the White Mountains, from the Merrimack Valley cities to the Connecticut River corridor. No location in the state is too remote for us to work with if the equipment value justifies the logistics, and in most cases involving industrial or substation-scale equipment, it absolutely does.
If you are a contractor, a facility manager, a utility procurement team, or a business owner trying to figure out what to do with electrical equipment you no longer need, we are the right call. Reach out to Moses Johnson directly at 954-740-1983 or electricalequipmentbuyers@gmail.com and let's talk about what you have.
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Common questions
Questions sellers ask
Who buys transformers in New Hampshire?
Transformersbuyers.com buys used, surplus, and scrap electrical transformers from businesses across New Hampshire. Owner Moses Johnson handles purchases directly and makes cash offers on padmount, substation, dry-type, oil-filled, and industrial transformers of all sizes. We cover the entire state, arrange our own freight and rigging, and pay for the equipment rather than charging removal fees. Call 954-740-1983 or email electricalequipmentbuyers@gmail.com to get a cash offer.
Do you buy transformers that have failed or are no longer working?
Yes. Failed transformers still contain copper or aluminum windings, core steel, tank steel, and transformer oil — all of which have real recovery value. We assess failed units based on what can realistically be recovered and make cash offers accordingly. You do not need a functional transformer to receive a meaningful offer. Even heavily damaged or weathered units from demolition sites are worth evaluating. Call or email with a description and photos if you have them.
How do I sell a large substation transformer in New Hampshire when I can't move it myself?
That is exactly the situation we are set up to handle. Large substation transformers require specialized rigging and flatbed transport that most sellers cannot arrange on their own. When you sell to us, we coordinate all freight and rigging as part of the transaction at our expense. We assess access requirements, work with experienced riggers, and schedule pickup around your site's operational constraints. Call 954-740-1983 to describe your unit and location, and we will outline how the logistics would work.
What information do I need to provide to get a cash offer on my transformers?
The more detail you can share, the faster we can evaluate. Helpful information includes the transformer type (padmount, dry-type, substation, etc.), KVA or MVA rating, primary and secondary voltage, manufacturer and model if available, approximate age, visible condition, and your location in New Hampshire. Photos are very useful. If you only know some of those details, share what you have — we ask follow-up questions rather than requiring a complete spec sheet before getting started.
Do you buy surplus transformers that are still in good working condition?
Absolutely. Working transformers are the strongest category we purchase. Units that test electrically sound are priced as functioning equipment rather than by scrap weight, which typically produces a significantly higher cash offer. If you have surplus units from a service upgrade, an overstock situation, or a project that was cancelled before installation, those units may be worth considerably more than you expect. Call or email to describe what you have and we will evaluate accordingly.
Are there any transformer types you do not buy in New Hampshire?
We buy the full range of commercial and industrial transformer types — padmount, polemount, substation, dry-type, oil-filled, step-up, step-down, distribution, control, and industrial units, as well as switchgear and unit substations. Small residential units or low-value electronic transformers are generally not what we focus on. If you are unsure whether your equipment qualifies, the fastest answer is to call 954-740-1983 or email electricalequipmentbuyers@gmail.com with a brief description.
How long does the pickup process typically take once I accept a cash offer?
Timing depends on the size and complexity of the equipment and the accessibility of your New Hampshire site, but we move as quickly as logistics allow. For straightforward pickups — a single padmount unit or a small group of dry-type transformers at an accessible location — scheduling can come together within days. Larger substation equipment requiring crane rigging takes more coordination but we treat seller timelines seriously and do not create unnecessary delays once an agreement is in place.
Ready to move the unit?
Businesses across New Hampshire — manufacturers, contractors, utilities, institutions, and facility managers — have transformers they need to move, and we are the buyer who makes that process simple. We pay cash, handle all freight and rigging, and cover the state from the seacoast to the North Country. Call Moses Johnson directly at 954-740-1983 or send an email to electricalequipmentbuyers@gmail.com to describe your equipment and get a cash offer.