Reference
Lead times by equipment class
One page per equipment class: the current published lead time in weeks, who published it, the document and its date. Built from the Lead-Time Monitor; the per-product OEM rows and every past edition are Pro.
- Power transformer, 5 MVA and up lead time: 128 weeks
Power transformer, 5 MVA and up is quoted at 128 weeks, per Wood Mackenzie T&D supply chain note, Oct 15 2025 (as reported). Average quoted lead time, Q2 2025; 2024 range 80 to 210 weeks for large units. Open Factory's Lead-Time Monitor carries this figure as of September 2, 2026.
- Generator step-up transformer lead time: 143 weeks
Generator step-up transformer is quoted at 143 weeks, per Wood Mackenzie T&D supply chain note, Oct 15 2025 (as reported). Average quoted lead time, Q2 2025. Open Factory's Lead-Time Monitor carries this figure as of September 2, 2026.
- MV switchgear lead time: 44 weeks
MV switchgear is quoted at 44 weeks, per Wood Mackenzie T&D supply chain note, Oct 15 2025 (as reported). Average quoted lead time, Q2 2025. Open Factory's Lead-Time Monitor carries this figure as of September 2, 2026.
- Distribution and pad-mount transformer lead time: 104 or more weeks
Distribution and pad-mount transformer is quoted at 104 or more weeks, per NRECA coalition letter, Jan 4 2024. "More than two years" per the NRECA coalition letter of Jan 4 2024; Wood Mackenzie reported pad-mount lead times still rising in Q2 2025. Open Factory's Lead-Time Monitor carries this figure as of September 2, 2026.
- LV switchboard lead time: 18 to 34 weeks
LV switchboard is quoted at 18 to 34 weeks, per Schneider Electric Lead Times Guide, September 2026 edition. 6 product rows, made-to-order weeks from release to manufacturing. Open Factory's Lead-Time Monitor carries this figure as of September 2, 2026.
- LV switchgear, drawout lead time: 45 to 50 weeks
LV switchgear, drawout is quoted at 45 to 50 weeks, per Schneider Electric Lead Times Guide, September 2026 edition. 6 product rows, made-to-order weeks from release to manufacturing. Open Factory's Lead-Time Monitor carries this figure as of September 2, 2026.
- MV switchgear lead time: 15 to more than 40 weeks
MV switchgear is quoted at 15 to more than 40 weeks, per Schneider Electric Lead Times Guide, September 2026 edition. 7 product rows, made-to-order weeks from release to manufacturing. Open Factory's Lead-Time Monitor carries this figure as of September 2, 2026.
- Motor control center lead time: 6 to 27 weeks
Motor control center is quoted at 6 to 27 weeks, per Schneider Electric Lead Times Guide, September 2026 edition. 11 product rows, made-to-order weeks from release to manufacturing. Open Factory's Lead-Time Monitor carries this figure as of September 2, 2026.
- Busway lead time: 24 to 40 weeks
Busway is quoted at 24 to 40 weeks, per Schneider Electric Lead Times Guide, September 2026 edition. 2 product rows, made-to-order weeks from release to manufacturing. Open Factory's Lead-Time Monitor carries this figure as of September 2, 2026.
- LV dry-type transformer to 300 kVA+ lead time: 4 to 9 weeks
LV dry-type transformer to 300 kVA+ is quoted at 4 to 9 weeks, per Schneider Electric Lead Times Guide, September 2026 edition. 13 product rows, made-to-order weeks from release to manufacturing. Open Factory's Lead-Time Monitor carries this figure as of September 2, 2026.
- Automatic transfer switch lead time: 6 to 27 weeks
Automatic transfer switch is quoted at 6 to 27 weeks, per Schneider Electric Lead Times Guide, September 2026 edition. 11 product rows, made-to-order weeks from release to manufacturing. Open Factory's Lead-Time Monitor carries this figure as of September 2, 2026.
- Power control system, LV lead time: 32 weeks
Power control system, LV is quoted at 32 weeks, per Schneider Electric Lead Times Guide, September 2026 edition. 1 product rows, made-to-order weeks from release to manufacturing. Open Factory's Lead-Time Monitor carries this figure as of September 2, 2026.
- Power control system, MV lead time: 50 weeks
Power control system, MV is quoted at 50 weeks, per Schneider Electric Lead Times Guide, September 2026 edition. 1 product rows, made-to-order weeks from release to manufacturing. Open Factory's Lead-Time Monitor carries this figure as of September 2, 2026.
- Power panelboard, I-Line assembled lead time: 14 to 19 weeks
Power panelboard, I-Line assembled is quoted at 14 to 19 weeks, per Schneider Electric Lead Times Guide, September 2026 edition. 4 product rows, made-to-order weeks from release to manufacturing. Open Factory's Lead-Time Monitor carries this figure as of September 2, 2026.
- LV power circuit breaker, MTZ/NW/P/R frames lead time: 20 to 24 weeks
LV power circuit breaker, MTZ/NW/P/R frames is quoted at 20 to 24 weeks, per Schneider Electric Lead Times Guide, September 2026 edition. 5 product rows, made-to-order weeks from release to manufacturing. Open Factory's Lead-Time Monitor carries this figure as of September 2, 2026.
- Variable speed drives and soft starters lead time: 4 to 32 weeks
Variable speed drives and soft starters is quoted at 4 to 32 weeks, per Schneider Electric Lead Times Guide, September 2026 edition. 8 product rows, made-to-order weeks from release to manufacturing. Open Factory's Lead-Time Monitor carries this figure as of September 2, 2026.
- Genset 500 to 1000 kW, diesel lead time: 32 to 48 weeks
Genset 500 to 1000 kW, diesel is quoted at 32 to 48 weeks, per Terrapin Construction Group (June 10, 2026). Terrapin Construction Group (GC slot reservations). Open Factory's Lead-Time Monitor carries this figure as of September 2, 2026.
- Genset 1500 to 2000 kW, diesel lead time: 50 to 66 weeks
Genset 1500 to 2000 kW, diesel is quoted at 50 to 66 weeks, per Terrapin Construction Group (June 10, 2026). Terrapin Construction Group (GC slot reservations). Open Factory's Lead-Time Monitor carries this figure as of September 2, 2026.
- Genset 2500 to 3500 kW, diesel lead time: 62 to 82 weeks
Genset 2500 to 3500 kW, diesel is quoted at 62 to 82 weeks, per Terrapin Construction Group (June 10, 2026). Terrapin Construction Group (GC slot reservations). Open Factory's Lead-Time Monitor carries this figure as of September 2, 2026.
- Genset 3500 to 4500 kW, diesel lead time: 90 to 110 weeks
Genset 3500 to 4500 kW, diesel is quoted at 90 to 110 weeks, per Terrapin Construction Group (June 10, 2026). Terrapin Construction Group (GC slot reservations). Open Factory's Lead-Time Monitor carries this figure as of September 2, 2026.
- Genset 1000 to 3000 kW, natural gas lead time: 54 to 78 weeks
Genset 1000 to 3000 kW, natural gas is quoted at 54 to 78 weeks, per Terrapin Construction Group (June 10, 2026). Terrapin Construction Group (GC slot reservations). Open Factory's Lead-Time Monitor carries this figure as of September 2, 2026.
- Genset High-horsepower data center gensets lead time: 78 to 104 weeks
Genset High-horsepower data center gensets is quoted at 78 to 104 weeks, per Cummins 10-K FY2025 (February 10, 2026). Cummins 10-K FY2025 (strong demand for our data center products extending out six to eight quarters). Open Factory's Lead-Time Monitor carries this figure as of September 2, 2026.
- Automatic transfer switch, large lead time: 24 to 40 weeks
Automatic transfer switch, large is quoted at 24 to 40 weeks, per Terrapin (June 10, 2026). Terrapin (24 to 40) and Central States Diesel (20 to 40). Open Factory's Lead-Time Monitor carries this figure as of September 2, 2026.