What is the difference between a pole mounted and a pad mounted transformer?

What is the difference between a pole mounted and a pad mounted transformer?

The key difference between pole-mounted and pad-mounted transformers lies in their installation location and associated safety and aesthetic considerations.

 

Installation method
Pole installation: Transformers are installed on poles through brackets, suitable for places with small electricity capacity and scattered loads, such as rural dispersed users for power supply. ‌
Rack installation: usually refers to the installation of distribution transformers on distribution cabinets or panels, which belongs to indoor or outdoor floor mounted installation and is suitable for scenarios with concentrated loads or closed management. ‌
Applicable scenarios
Pole frame installation: commonly used for small capacity transformers of 30kVA and below, commonly found in decentralized power supply in rural power grids. ‌
Disk rack installation: Suitable for large capacity transformers of 10kV and below, commonly used in distribution rooms or box type substations, supporting higher loads and centralized power supply. ‌
Structural differences
Pole frame installation: usually includes components such as high-voltage drop out fuses and lightning arresters, with a compact structure and low cost. 
Disk rack installation: usually equipped with low-voltage distribution boxes, compensation cabinets and other equipment, supporting more complex electrical configurations. ‌