Large power transformers in the US and parts of Europe, 2026: Transformer Technology
Transformer Technology cited reports that large power transformers can need 200 weeks for delivery in the US and parts of Europe.
200+ weeks Large power · May 2026 · US/EU
“Some reports indicate that large power transformers can now require 200 weeks (nearly four years) for delivery in the United States and parts of Europe ( northfieldtransformers.com ).”
This is a weaker source (an aggregator read or a vendor claim); the chart shows it as a hollow, dashed mark. See the conflicts
The record
Field definitions- Class on the chart
- Large power and substation transformers
- Transformer type
- Large power transformer
- Size / class
- Large
- Region
- US/EU
- As of
- 2026-05
- Lead time, low (weeks)
- 200
- Lead time as stated
- Up to 200 weeks in critical cases; attributed to Northfield Transformers (a vendor) - weak source
- Publisher
- Transformer Technology (citing Northfield Transformers)
- Source type
- secondary
- Verified
Sources
Cite this reading
Transformer Technology (citing Northfield Transformers), as compiled by Transformer Lead Times: “Large power transformers in the US and parts of Europe, 2026: Transformer Technology”. https://transformerleadtimes.com/eu-uk-200wk-2026/ (accessed 9 Nov 2026).
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