<p>This power transmission equipment transmits high-frequency power in contactless fashion to power reception equipment having a coil on the secondary side. The power transmission equipment is provided with a high-frequency power supply for outputting high-frequency power, a transmission unit having a coil on the primary side, a moveable part capable of linear motion, and a linking member connecting the moveable part and the transmission unit. The transmission unit undergoes linear motion in association with movement of the moveable part.</p>