As the core equipment of the power distribution system, the choice of transformer installation form is crucial. Box-type and pole-type transformer as the most widely used two types, in the applicable scene, technical characteristics and cost investment there are obvious differences in its selection is reasonable, directly related to the project's construction costs, the later operation and maintenance efficiency and safety of electricity. In this paper, we will compare the advantages and disadvantages of the two adaptive scene, the core idea is: combined with the actual project scene, budget planning and safety standards, select the most suitable transformer type.