45 Foot Wood Pole | Class 4 | Treated | Southern Yellow Pine

Product Overview

This is a 45-foot Class 4 wood utility pole manufactured from Southern Yellow Pine and treated with CCA preservative. The pole provides 38.5 feet of usable height above grade with a 6.5-foot direct burial depth. Total pole weight ranges from 1,290 to 1,520 pounds.

The pole is manufactured to ANSI O5.1 specification using Southern Yellow Pine grown, debarked, and treated in the United States. CCA treatment meets current American Wood Preservers Association standards for rot and decay prevention.

Minimum circumference at the pole top is 21 inches, with a minimum circumference of 35 inches measured 6 feet from the butt. This translates to a minimum top diameter of 6.684 inches and a minimum butt-area diameter of 11.141 inches.

Where This Product Fits Best

This pole is used for sports field lighting, baseball field installations, and general utility applications where a 38.5-foot above-grade mounting height meets project requirements. The Class 4 rating and cross arm capacity make it suitable for multi-fixture lighting arrays at recreational and athletic facilities.

The direct burial installation method requires adequate soil conditions and equipment capable of handling the pole weight and setting depth. Sites with rocky substrates, high water tables, or restricted equipment access may require additional evaluation before specifying this pole.

Performance and Functional Considerations

The pole accepts 2 to 4 cross arms total, with a maximum of 2 cross arms per side. Each cross arm supports up to 240 pounds of combined fixture and hardware weight. Cross arms and mounting brackets are available separately and must be installed after pole delivery.

Southern Yellow Pine poles exhibit natural taper from butt to top. The dimensional difference between the 11.141-inch minimum butt diameter and 6.684-inch minimum top diameter reflects this characteristic. Fixture mounting hardware and cross arm clamps must accommodate the diameter at the specific attachment point.

CCA-treated Southern Yellow Pine provides long-term resistance to rot and decay in direct-burial applications. The treatment penetrates the wood to protect against ground contact deterioration and above-grade weathering.

Installation and Long-Term Use

Installation requires excavation to a minimum 6.5-foot depth and equipment rated for the 1,290 to 1,520 pound pole weight. Poles ship without cross arms attached. The installing contractor is responsible for cross arm mounting after the pole is set.

Cross arm attachment points and fixture mounting locations should be determined based on the actual pole diameter at the intended mounting height. Field measurement is necessary to confirm hardware compatibility, particularly for clamp-style cross arm brackets.

Long-term maintenance consists of periodic inspection for physical damage, checking cross arm and fixture mounting hardware, and verifying pole plumb. CCA treatment provides ongoing protection, but inspection for damage that breaches the treated layer is recommended.

How This Fixture Is Commonly Used

Facility operators use this pole to mount area lighting for sports fields, parking areas, and similar open spaces where elevated fixture placement is required. The 38.5-foot above-grade height positions fixtures high enough to cover large areas while the cross arm capacity allows multiple fixtures per pole.

With up to 6 fixtures mountable per cross arm within the 240-pound weight limit, a single pole can support substantial lighting arrays. Operators typically calculate total fixture and mounting hardware weight before finalizing the cross arm and fixture count. The 2-per-side cross arm limit defines the maximum configuration regardless of weight.

After installation, the pole requires no adjustment or user interaction beyond periodic inspection. Fixture aiming and electrical connections occur during commissioning, with the pole serving as a static structural element thereafter.

Safety, Certifications, and Warranty

This pole is manufactured to ANSI O5.1 specification. CCA treatment is applied to current American Wood Preservers Association standards.

This product includes a 1-year warranty.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much usable height does this pole provide above ground?
The pole provides 38.5 feet of height above grade when installed at the specified 6.5-foot burial depth.

How many cross arms can be mounted on this pole?
The pole accepts 2 to 4 cross arms total, with no more than 2 cross arms on any single side.

What is the weight capacity per cross arm?
Each cross arm supports a maximum of 240 pounds, including all fixtures and mounting hardware.

What is the pole weight?
Pole weight ranges from 1,290 to 1,520 pounds.

Do cross arms ship attached to the pole?
No. Cross arms and mounting brackets are available separately, and the customer is responsible for attachment after delivery.

What warranty coverage applies?
This pole includes a 1-year warranty.

Application Questions and Clarification

This product description reflects the provided specifications, ratings, and configuration options. For questions related to site-specific conditions, electrical compatibility, control integration, or application requirements not addressed in the provided data, our team is available to provide clarification.