20 Foot Wood Pole | Class 5 | Treated | Ponderosa Pine
Dwayne Kula | President, CTO and Founder
Product Specifications
Key Features
| Brand | LED Lighting Supply |
| Total Height (ft) | 20 |
| Height Above Grade (ft) | 16 |
| Buried Depth Below Grade (ft) | 4 |
| ANSI Class | Class 5 |
| Material | Wood Ponderosa Pine |
| Pole Weight (lbs) | 200-300 |
| Min Pole Top Circ (in) | 19 |
| Min Circ 6ft from Butt (in) | 25 |
| Min Pole Top OD (in) | 6.04 |
| Pole OD 6ft From Butt (in) | 7.95 |
| Treatment | CCA |
| Pole Installation | Direct Burial |
| Warranty | 1 year |
Our CCA Treated 20 Foot Wood Pole Class 5 Treated Ponderosa Pine Poles are grown, debarked, and treated in the United States. They are manufactured to ANSI O5.1 specification. Poles are pressure treated and preservative treated to the latest American Wood Preservers Association standards to prevent damage from termites, decay and rot regardless of the species used.
Delivery is made with a flatbed truck and the customer is responsible for offloading. Offloading requires a fork lift or appropriate similar vehicle to offload – customer supplied. Customers are responsible for any costs associated with delivery rescheduling because of improper scheduling or not having the proper offloading equipment or area to store poles available at the time of delivery. Please contact a sales representative prior to purchasing to ensure all the project details are clear.
Pricing: Does not include cost of shipping. Shipping is available to the lower 48 USA states. We can supply a budgetary shipping quote or a firm shipping quote that is good for 14 days.
Disclaimer: LED Lighting Supply is not responsible for improper loading (ie what is mounted to the pole), installation costs, or foundation design of light poles. Dimensions and specifications of poles are subject to change without notice but the pole top and butt dimensions will always be within ANSI specifications. Wood poles are the ideal option for most field projects as concrete poles require more frequent maintenance and replacement.
Please be advised that our wood poles are covered solely by a 1-year workmanship warranty, which ensures that the poles are free from defects from the manufacturing process, and structural integrity, for one year from the date of purchase. This warranty does not cover damage resulting from external factors, misuse, or normal wear and tear.
Download our Pole Circumference Chart for Wood Poles
Product Overview
This 20-foot Class 5 wood pole is a CCA-treated Ponderosa pine utility pole for direct-burial light pole and utility pole installations. It provides 16 feet of height above grade with a 4-foot buried section.
The pole is grown, debarked, and treated in the United States. Its wood construction and direct-burial installation format align with common utility distribution, rural roadway lighting, agricultural property lighting, and recreational field lighting deployments.
Core Performance and Output
This pole has a Class 5 ANSI rating and is manufactured to ANSI O5.1 specifications. The pole weighs 200 to 300 pounds and uses a 19-inch minimum top circumference with a 25-inch minimum circumference measured 6 feet from the butt.
The minimum top outside diameter is 6.04 inches. The outside diameter 6 feet from the butt is 7.95 inches. Fixture loading, wind exposure, attachment hardware, and soil conditions must be evaluated for the installed configuration.
Adjustability and Control Options
This is a fixed-height 20-foot pole with a direct-burial installation method. The installed height above grade is determined by the specified 4-foot burial depth.
The pole does not include lighting controls, electrical components, or fixture mounting hardware. Any luminaire, bracket, wiring method, and control equipment must be matched to the project requirements.
Longevity and Reliability
The Ponderosa pine pole is pressure treated with CCA preservative treatment. Treatment is intended to protect the wood from termites, decay, and rot.
Field service life depends on installation quality, ground conditions, loading, and ongoing inspection. The pole includes a 1-year warranty.
Build Quality and Physical Characteristics
This pole is made from Ponderosa pine and has a natural tapered wood profile. Pole weight ranges from 200 to 300 pounds, which affects handling, lifting, and placement during installation.
The 20-foot total length includes 16 feet above grade and 4 feet below grade. Confirm access for delivery equipment, lifting equipment, excavation, and pole setting before installation begins.
Where This Product Fits Best
This pole fits direct-burial installations where a 16-foot above-grade wood support structure is appropriate. It is commonly used for utility and lower-height exterior lighting support applications within the listed pole family.
- utility distribution
- rural roadway lighting
- agricultural property lighting
- recreational field lighting
- area lighting
- municipal lighting
CCA treatment supports ground-contact installation. Site conditions, structural loading, and required attachment configuration remain project-specific considerations.
Installation and Long-Term Use
The pole is installed by direct burial with 4 feet below grade. The remaining 16 feet provides the above-grade support height.
Installers should verify the excavation, setting equipment, pole orientation, and attachment locations before the pole is set. Long-term use requires periodic inspection of the pole, ground line area, and attached equipment.
How This Fixture Is Commonly Used
In utility distribution and rural roadway lighting layouts, the 16-foot above-grade height establishes the equipment elevation after direct burial. Pole placement follows the project layout, attachment configuration, and site conditions.
For agricultural property lighting, area lighting, and recreational field lighting, layout patterns depend on the required support locations and the equipment mounted to the pole. A higher attachment load or greater wind exposure can affect the structural requirements for the installation.
Safety, Certifications, and Warranty
This pole is manufactured to ANSI O5.1 specifications. The preservative treatment follows the latest American Wood Preservers Association standards.
The pole has a 1-year warranty. Installation must account for pole weight, burial depth, site conditions, and the loading imposed by attached equipment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the installed height above grade for this pole?
A: The pole provides 16 feet of height above grade when installed with the specified 4-foot burial depth.
Q: What material is this pole made from?
A: The pole is made from Ponderosa pine.
Q: How is this pole installed?
A: This pole is designed for direct-burial installation.
Q: What is the required burial depth for layout planning?
A: The specified burial depth is 4 feet. The pole has a total length of 20 feet and leaves 16 feet above grade.
Q: What treatment does the pole use?
A: The pole uses CCA treatment and is pressure treated with preservative treatment.
Application Questions and Clarification
Q: Can this pole be used for utility distribution?
A: Utility distribution is a listed application for this wood light and utility pole family. The attached equipment and site loading must be evaluated for the installed configuration.
Q: What should be confirmed before using this pole for rural roadway lighting?
A: Confirm the direct-burial installation, 16-foot above-grade height, attachment configuration, site conditions, and loading requirements.
Q: Is this pole intended for direct-burial agricultural property lighting installations?
A: Agricultural property lighting is a listed application for this product family. This pole uses direct burial with 4 feet below grade.
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