Pole Mount Transformer
Expanding a distribution network requires equipment that balances upfront affordability with long-term reliability. We specialize in manufacturing pole mount transformer tailored for utility companies and rural electrification projects.
Whether you need a standard conventional unit or a completely self-protected transformer to reduce external fusing costs, our engineering team custom-builds to your local grid codes. From the high-voltage porcelain bushings to the heavy-duty hanger brackets, every component is rigorously tested to ensure it can survive extreme temperatures, coastal salt spray, and severe storms.
Our pole-mounted distribution transformers are designed for overhead power distribution, ideal for rural, suburban, and industrial grid applications. They feature compact size, easy installation, and reliable performance, making them a cost-effective solution.
Deaton pole-mounted transformers offer exceptional grid flexibility; a single unit can provide standard residential power, or multiple single-phase units can be banked together on a pole structure to supply three-phase power to a growing commercial customer, making them a highly adaptable and reliable backbone for any distribution network.
Backed by over 20 years of manufacturing excellence, our pole-mount transformers utilize high-grade silicon steel cores and premium mineral oil to provide superior energy efficiency and thermal management. Built to withstand harsh weather, lightning strikes, and heavy load cycles, Deaton transformers deliver consistent step-down voltage with minimal maintenance.
Pole Mount Transformer Specifications
| kVA | Primary voltage | Secondary voltage | A mm | B mm | C mm | Weight (kG) | Efficiency % | ||
| DOE2016 | NEMA TP1 | ||||||||
| 10 | 4160 7200 7620 12470 13200 13800 24940 19920 | 120/240 240/480 277 346 600 | 530 | 600 | 1060 | 160 | 98.70% | 98.40% | |
| 15 | 530 | 600 | 1060 | 180 | 98.82% | 98.60% | |||
| 25 | 580 | 660 | 1080 | 230 | 98.95% | 98.70% | |||
| 37.5 | 610 | 690 | 1090 | 290 | 99.05% | 98.80% | |||
| 50 | 650 | 700 | 1100 | 340 | 99.11% | 98.90% | |||
| 75 | 680 | 750 | 1250 | 450 | 99.19% | 99.00% | |||
| 100 | 730 | 800 | 1250 | 500 | 99.25% | 99.00% | |||
| 167 | 900 | 850 | 1300 | 780 | 99.33% | 99.10% | |||
| 250 | 1200 | 900 | 1450 | 1100 | 99.39% | 99.20% | |||
| 333 | 1350 | 1200 | 1500 | 1300 | 99.43% | 99.20% | |||
Why Choose Deaton Pole Mount Transformer?
Choose Deaton pole mount transformers for reliable, cost-effective power distribution. Built for outdoor pole installation, they feature a compact, lightweight design that saves space and cuts installation costs.
With a robust oil-immersed core and high-quality copper windings, they deliver stable voltage output, low loss, and excellent heat dissipation for long-term durability.
Our cylindrical tanks are fabricated from heavy-gauge steel and finished with a multi-stage, UV-resistant powder coat to prevent rust in coastal or high-humidity environments.
We utilize high-grade, low-loss silicon steel to ensure maximum energy efficiency, keeping operational costs low while meeting strict IEC and DOE standards.
Our units come equipped with heavily galvanized, ANSI-standard hanger brackets, ensuring seamless compatibility with existing utility poles and crossarms.
Global Cases
Pole Mount Transformer to Costa Rica
Deaton is proud to announce the successful manufacturing of a new fleet of overhead pole mount transformers destined for a utility project in Costa Rica.
The production process emphasizes rigorous quality control. The heavy-duty cylindrical steel tanks, featuring integrated cooling fins for superior thermal management, are prepared for final assembly.
A critical step in this process involves the large industrial vacuum drying chamber visible in the background. This equipment extracts all residual moisture from the core and coil assemblies prior to oil filling—an essential procedure that guarantees maximum insulation integrity.
Pole Mount Transformer to Libya
We have successfully executed a large-scale manufacturing order of single phase pole mount transformers intended for a major rural electrification and grid rehabilitation project in Libya.
To ensure operational safety and longevity, each transformer is equipped with prominent, high-creepage double porcelain bushings on the primary side, providing essential protection against dust-induced electrical tracking and flashovers.
Pole Mount Transformer to Philippines
Deaton has successfully fulfilled a massive export order of single phase overhead transformers designed for a comprehensive island-grid modernization initiative in the Philippines.
Each transformer features advanced, low-loss silicon steel cores tailored to significantly reduce no-load line losses, ensuring highly cost-effective power distribution across extended rural networks.
What Is A Pole Mount Transformer?
A pole mount transformer is an oil-immersed distribution transformer installed directly on utility poles. It steps down high voltage to low voltage for residential, commercial, and industrial use.
Compact and lightweight, it is ideal for rural, suburban, and temporary construction sites where space is limited. Featuring a safe connection, it handles unbalanced loads and reduces harmonics effectively.
Built for outdoor use, it offers reliable performance, low loss, and strong short‑circuit resistance. PCB‑free and CE/IEC certified, it meets global safety and environmental standards. Easy to install and maintain, it is a cost‑effective solution for overhead power distribution.
What Are The Common Applications Of Pole Mount Transformer?
Pole mount transformers are highly versatile and essential components of electrical distribution networks. Because they are designed for use with overhead power lines, their common applications span across several different sectors:
1. Residential Power Distribution
The most recognizable application of these transformers is in suburban and urban residential neighborhoods.
- They serve as the final step in the power grid, taking medium-voltage electricity from local substations and reducing it to the safe 120- or 240-volt levels required for household appliances, lighting, and HVAC systems.
2. Rural Electrification and Agriculture
Beyond densely populated areas, these transformers are absolutely vital for bringing electricity to remote locations.
- Cost-Effective Infrastructure: In expansive areas where digging miles of trenches for underground cables is cost-prohibitive, pole-mounted units allow utility companies to economically deliver power across vast distances.
- Powering Farm Operations: They provide dedicated electricity to high-demand agricultural setups, reliably powering large-scale irrigation pumps, grain drying silos, dairy milking machinery, and climate-controlled livestock facilities.
3. Commercial and Light Industrial Facilities
While massive manufacturing plants use ground-level pad-mounted transformers, lighter commercial zones rely heavily on pole-mounted infrastructure.
- Small Businesses: Retail strip malls, independent workshops, and small commercial buildings frequently draw their power directly from a pole-mounted unit.
- Transformer Banks for 3-Phase Power: To accommodate the elevated power loads required by commercial enterprises—particularly those operating heavy equipment or extensive refrigeration units—utility infrastructure often utilizes transformer banks. By integrating three single-phase transformers on a high-load-bearing utility pole, this solution efficiently supplies the robust three-phase power essential for demanding commercial operations.
- Space Conservation: Keeping this high-voltage equipment elevated preserves valuable ground-level real estate for parking lots and storefronts.
4. Public Infrastructure and Temporary Power Sites
Pole mount transformers play a significant role in localized civic functions and temporary setups.
- Municipal Systems: They are integrated into city grids to supply stable, stepped-down voltage to public infrastructure like street lighting networks, traffic signal systems, and remote municipal water pumping stations.
- Construction and Event Sites: Because overhead lines and pole-mounted equipment can be deployed, connected, and removed relatively quickly, they are the preferred solution for supplying temporary power. They routinely provide essential electricity for heavy tools and site lighting at large construction sites, mining operations, or temporary event spaces.
