Sell a Howard transformer from any Texas location
We buy Howard Industries transformers that are new in crate, used, retired or failed. Whether you have one spare unit or a whole lot from a project, send the equipment details so we can assess what you have. Our buying range runs from 10 kVA pole-mounts to large MVA substation and power transformers.
Texas Transformer Buyers is based at 6402 McGrew St, Houston, TX 77087, and buys statewide. We coordinate trucking and pickup with sellers across Texas, including facility owners, electrical contractors, utility and co-op staff, developers and oilfield operators.
Howard Industries is based in Laurel, Mississippi, and is one of the largest U.S. makers of distribution transformers. Its pole-mount and padmount transformers are common on Texas utility, co-op and developer projects; Howard also makes three-phase padmounts used in commercial and industrial services.
Howard transformer types we buy
Tell us which configuration you have, along with the quantity and condition. If you are unsure of the type, clear overall photographs and readable nameplates give us a starting point without requiring you to identify every feature.
- Pole-Mount Transformers: We buy individual units and lots, including working, retired and failed equipment. For this configuration, see our information on selling pole-mount transformers.
- Single-Phase Padmount Transformers: Include photographs of the enclosure and nameplate, plus any visible damage. Our single-phase padmount buying page covers this equipment category.
- Three-Phase Padmount Transformers: Send the capacity, voltage ratings and available connection details for commercial or industrial service units. See our padmount transformer buying information for the broader category.
- New Surplus Transformers: We buy unused Howard padmount surplus and pole-mount units, including equipment still in crates. Photograph the packaging and accessible identification labels; our new surplus transformer page covers unused inventory.
Find the serial number, manufacture date and ratings
Start with a clear Howard transformer nameplate photo. Look for the identification plate attached to the equipment and photograph the entire plate straight on, with enough light to make small lettering readable. Do not open energized compartments to obtain photographs.
Look for fields labeled serial number and date of manufacture, or similar wording. Copy those entries exactly as shown, including letters and any date format. If a date is missing or unreadable, report that rather than estimating it from the enclosure or purchase date.
Record the kVA rating, which describes apparent power capacity, and the primary and secondary voltage ratings, which identify the input and output voltages. Include phase and impedance if listed; impedance describes the transformer's opposition to current flow and matters when assessing its electrical characteristics.
A second close-up can help when the plate has glare, worn lettering or small print. Use our guide to reading a transformer nameplate to organize the information, and include any separate rating or connection plates visible from a safe position.
Older and current nameplates need the same careful attention
For a legacy or current Howard unit, send what the actual plate shows rather than relying on appearance. We do not assume a manufacture date, rating or configuration from a logo, paint color or enclosure style. A readable serial number helps distinguish units when several transformers look alike.
If an older plate is worn, send both a full photograph and close-ups of the readable fields. Include available equipment records separately, and identify any information that comes from those records rather than the plate. For current equipment, photograph the unit's plate as well as any accessible crate labels.
When paperwork and equipment markings differ, point out the difference in your submission. Keeping each photograph matched to its unit helps prevent a rating from one transformer being assigned to another.
How age and condition affect the offer
Age is one part of the assessment, not a substitute for condition and ratings. Used Howard transformers may have very different operating histories, storage conditions and physical condition. Tell us whether a unit was working when removed, has been stored unused or failed in service.
Photograph visible leaks, corrosion, dents, damaged bushings and missing parts. For failed equipment, describe the known failure without guessing at the cause. Include available test or maintenance records so we can consider documented information alongside the photographs.
New surplus status also needs a clear description: say whether the unit remains in its crate, has been unpacked or was installed. Capacity, voltage configuration, quantity, condition and pickup requirements all inform the offer. Our used transformer value guide explains the information worth gathering before you submit.
Send a complete package to your Howard transformer buyer
To sell a Howard transformer, call or text (951) 403-5738, email Industrial832@gmail.com, or submit your transformer for an offer. Send a nameplate photo, overall photos, quantity, Texas location and condition. We go over the details and reply with an offer.
For multiple units, label the photographs by unit and include a matching inventory list. Note whether the equipment is installed, disconnected, stored outdoors or crated, and describe site access for loading. Clear information helps us assess the lot without confusing different ratings or conditions.
Agree on terms and coordinate pickup
Price, payment terms and pickup details are agreed in writing before anything is loaded. The seller, or the seller's qualified electrical contractor, must de-energize and disconnect the equipment. We coordinate freight and load-out with the seller.
Before scheduling, describe the loading area, access restrictions and available lifting equipment. Include any known dimensions or weights from equipment documentation. These details help establish a practical pickup plan for a single pole-mount, a padmount or a larger lot.
Frequently asked questions
Can I sell a Howard transformer that has failed?
Yes. We buy working and failed Howard units. Send the nameplate, overall photographs and a description of the known condition, including visible damage and what happened before removal.
Do you buy one transformer or only larger lots?
We buy single units and whole lots. For a mixed lot, provide the quantity and match each unit's nameplate photograph to its overall photographs and condition notes.
What if I cannot read the manufacture date?
Send the clearest photographs you can obtain safely and identify the unreadable field. Include available records, but do not treat a purchase or installation date as the manufacture date.
Can you pick up outside Houston?
Yes. We buy transformers anywhere in Texas and coordinate trucking and pickup. Send the equipment location and access details; pickup arrangements and payment terms are agreed in writing before loading.