Cargo
Transporting transformers
Power transformers are among the heaviest single pieces moved by road. They usually travel without oil, gas-filled and without attachments such as radiators or bushings. The manufacturer specifies how they are lifted, secured and monitored.
What matters
- Heavy and compact
- The weight is concentrated on a small area – vehicle and route must carry it.
- Manufacturer requirements
- Lifting points, support and permitted accelerations are in the transport specification.
- Impact recorder
- An impact recorder often travels along, recording loads – provided by the manufacturer.
- Attachments separate
- Radiators, bushings and conservators travel as separate packages.
Planning questions
We clarify these points before quoting – the earlier they are known, the more precise the plan.
- How heavy is the transformer in transport condition?
- What are its dimensions without attachments?
- Are there manufacturer transport requirements?
- How is unloading done at the substation?
- How many attachments travel separately?
What we need from you
- Weight and dimensions in transport condition
- Loading and unloading point
- Time window
- Number of attachments
Preparation: You hand over the cargo ready for loading with known lifting points – dismantling, assembly and foundation work are handled by your team or your installation partner.
What we do for you
What we organise
- Feasibility check per project with questions on missing values
- Coordination of permits, escort vehicles, route surveys and lifting equipment via partners
- Quote with the agreed scope once the transport can be planned
Good to know
Agree the delivery time with manufacturer or grid operator – then filling, assembly and testing can follow straight away.
How it works
- 01
Request
You state the cargo, dimensions and weight per piece with units, rough route and time window – marking anything unknown.
- 02
Review
We check weight, route, unloading point and manufacturer requirements and clarify vehicle, permit and lifting with partners.
- 03
Quote
After the feasibility check you receive a quote with the agreed scope, including partner services.
- 04
Execution
Transport after permit, unloading with lifting equipment or skidding via partners.
Questions and answers: Transformers
Are transformers transported with oil?
Large power transformers usually travel without oil and gas-filled. The manufacturer's requirements apply.
How is a transformer unloaded at the substation?
Depending on site by crane or skidding – organised via partners and coordinated with the grid operator.
What does an impact recorder record?
Accelerations during transport. The manufacturer usually evaluates it.
Request
Request for this topic: Transformers
Three steps. Anything you do not know yet can be left open.
Details for planning
- Weight and dimensions in transport condition
- Loading and unloading point
- Time window
- Number of attachments