2025-08-19
Here's a professional overview of pole-mounted transformers for sale and pricing, based on current market trends (2025). All prices are in USD and cover all-copper winding units unless specified.If you need transformers, please contact our factory.
1. Capacity (kVA)
Common range: 25 kVA to 500 kVA
Example:
25 kVA: $1,200β$2,500
100 kVA: $1,800β$4,500
250 kVA: $3,500β$8,000
2. Voltage Class
Standard: 11 kV, 22 kV, 33 kV (higher voltage = +15β30% cost).
Low-voltage output: 400V/230V (3-phase or 1-phase).
3. Type
Oil-Immersed: Most common (95% market share), corrosion-resistant tanks.
Dry-Type: Rare for pole-mount (limited to <100 kVA), +40β60% cost.
4. Efficiency Class
ANSI/IEEE Tier 1: Standard efficiency (+$0)
Tier 2/Tier 3: High efficiency (+10β25% cost), e.g., DOE 2016/IE3 standards.
5. Certifications
UL/cUL, IEEE C57.12.00, IEC 60076 (global exports +15β20% cost).
6. Accessories
Lightning arresters, fused cutouts, bird guards: +$150β$500.
Capacity | Oil-Immersed Range | Typical Use Case |
25 kVA | $1,200 β $2,500 | Rural residential lines |
50 kVA | $1,500 β $3,200 | Small villages/street lighting |
100 kVA | $1,800 β $4,500 | Suburban distribution |
250 kVA | $3,500 β $8,000 | Industrial feeders |
> β οΈ Note:
> Prices exclude installation (+$500β$2,000 depending on site).
> 3-phase units cost ~20% more than single-phase.
> Tropicalized (UV-resistant) tanks: +7β12%.
Top Manufacturers:
1. Global Brands (Premium):
Eaton (US), Schneider (France), Siemens (Germany): +25β40% cost.
Example: Siemens 100 kVA β $5,000β$6,500.
2. Asian Value Leaders:
China: TBEA, Jiangsu Dayuan Power, Zhejiang Tenglong.
India: Crompton Greaves, Bharat Bijlee.
Price advantage: 15β30% lower than Western brands.
3. Specialized Export Factories (OEM):
Customizable for African, SEA, LATAM markets.
MOQ: 5β10 units; lead time: 30β60 days.
1. Critical Specs to Confirm:
Primary voltage (e.g., 11 kV vs. 33 kV)
BIL (Basic Insulation Level), e.g., 95 kV vs. 150 kV
Ambient temp rating (e.g., -40Β°C to +50Β°C)
2. Avoid Hidden Costs:
Verify if price includes:
Bushings
Oil temperature gauge
Pressurized nitrogen blanket (for tropical zones)
3. Sample Lead Times:
Stock units: 7β15 days
Custom orders: 45β90 days