Yes — used switchgear is usually worth far more than scrap, and it is often the single highest-value item on a decommissioned electrical site. Circuit Breaker Buyer USA buys low- and medium-voltage switchgear lineups, sections, switchboards, and the draw-out breakers inside them nationwide, paying for functional resale value. Send nameplate photos plus voltage and amperage ratings for a no-obligation quote, and we coordinate rigging and freight.
- New switchgear can carry lead times of months, which keeps demand high for tested used lineups that deploy quickly.
- Higher-amperage sections, draw-out power breakers, and complete bus arrangements are the most sought after.
- We arrange rigging and freight for lineups of any size, anywhere in the U.S.
| Equipment type | Relative resale value | What drives the price |
|---|---|---|
| Low/medium-voltage switchgear lineups | Highest | Voltage & amperage, completeness, draw-out breakers |
| Transformers (dry-type / distribution) | High | kVA rating, voltage class, condition |
| Insulated-case & power breakers | High | Frame size, trip unit, tested condition |
| Bus plugs & busway | Moderate | Brand, amperage, matched runs |
| Panelboards & load centers | Moderate | Brand, breakers inside, completeness |
| Motor controls & MCC buckets | Moderate | Brand, size, NEMA vs IEC, working order |
Approximate relative value of common surplus electrical equipment (estimates only; condition and ratings drive final price).
What switchgear we buy
We purchase low-voltage and medium-voltage switchgear from all major manufacturers, including individual sections, complete lineups, switchboards, and metal-enclosed and metal-clad gear. Whether your switchgear was pulled during a facility upgrade, a demolition, or a plant closure, the assemblies and the breakers inside them hold significant resale value on the secondary market.
Why switchgear is worth real money
New switchgear can carry lead times measured in months, which keeps strong demand for tested used and surplus lineups that can be deployed quickly. Higher-amperage sections, draw-out power breakers, and complete bus arrangements are especially sought after. Because we evaluate switchgear for its functional resale value rather than scrap weight, our offers are typically far higher than a scrap yard's.
How selling switchgear works
Send us photos of the nameplates and the overall lineup, along with the voltage and amperage ratings. We will provide a no-obligation offer and, once accepted, coordinate rigging and freight so you do not have to. Removing large switchgear is something we handle every day.