Ozarks at Large Stories How to Move a Million-Pound SWEPCO Transformer KUAF Published June 30, 2017 at 3:44 PM CDT Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Listen • 5:38 1 of 3 The transformer, which weighs a million pounds, was transported by a vehicle with 32 axles. Z. SITEK / KUAF 2 of 3 The transformer transport was 19 feet wide. Z. SITEK / KUAF 3 of 3 In order to move the transformer, the transport was pulled by one truck and pushed by two other trucks from behind. Z. SITEK / KUAF What does it take to move a million-pound SWEPCO transformer from Tontitown to Siloam Springs? For starters, it takes 32 axles and about two days.