60 Foot to 65 Foot Light and Utility Poles
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- Multiple mounting options including anchor-based and direct burial installation
60 foot and 65 foot light poles are tall, round wood structures commonly installed along the perimeters of large outdoor sites, such as parking lots, sports fields, and industrial yards. These poles are typically set using anchor-based or direct burial mounting systems, with dimensions and class ratings selected to match the requirements of each location. In addition to wood, steel and fiberglass options are available for projects with specific site or code considerations.
These poles form the backbone of lighting infrastructure in environments where elevated mounting heights are needed for broad area coverage. Commercial & Industrial Lighting Solutions often incorporate 60 foot utility poles into layouts for distribution centers, transportation hubs, and expansive service areas. Their substantial height and robust construction make them a standard choice for supporting area lighting systems in demanding outdoor settings.
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SKU:MLLG-POLE-WD-60-C1-T-SYP | Web ID:2258Minimum Order: 4Minimum Order Total: $8,945.44Built to Order 6 Weeks- Height Above Grade (ft): 52
- Buried Depth Below Grade (ft): 8
- Pole Weight (lbs): 3160-3730
- Warranty: 1 year
Starting At$2,236.36
- SKU:MLLG-POLE-WD-60-C2-T-SYP | Web ID:2259Minimum Order: 4Minimum Order Total: $8,254.56Built to Order 6 Weeks
- Height Above Grade (ft): 52
- Buried Depth Below Grade (ft): 8
- Pole Weight (lbs): 2750-3200
- Warranty: 1 year
Starting At$2,063.64 - SKU:MLLG-POLE-WD-60-C3-T-SYP | Web ID:2260Minimum Order: 4Minimum Order Total: $7,098.20Built to Order 6 Weeks
- Height Above Grade (ft): 52
- Buried Depth Below Grade (ft): 8
- Pole Weight (lbs): 2370-2800
- Warranty: 1 year
Starting At$1,774.55 - SKU:MLLG-POLE-WD-60-C4-T-SYP | Web ID:2261Minimum Order: 4Minimum Order Total: $6,901.80Built to Order 6 Weeks
- Height Above Grade (ft): 52
- Buried Depth Below Grade (ft): 8
- Pole Weight (lbs): 2050-2420
- Warranty: 1 year
Starting At$1,725.45 - SKU:LLS-MC-POLE-ST-60-AB-1-10FT | Web ID:2118Minimum Order: 4Minimum Order Total: $39,897.88Built to Order 12 Weeks
- Pole Weight (lbs): 1973
- Pole Gauge: 8 Gauge S235 Steel
- Warranty: 1 year
Starting At$9,974.47 - SKU:LLS-MC-POLE-ST-60-AB-2-10FT | Web ID:2051Minimum Order: 4Minimum Order Total: $47,339.12Built to Order 12 Weeks
- Pole Weight (lbs): 2072
- Pole Gauge: 8 Gauge S235 Steel
- Warranty: 1 year
Starting At$11,834.78 - SKU:MLLG-POLE-WD-65-C1-T-SYP | Web ID:2262Minimum Order: 4Minimum Order Total: $12,727.28Built to Order 12 Weeks
- Height Above Grade (ft): 56.5
- Buried Depth Below Grade (ft): 8.5
- Pole Weight (lbs): 3590-4230
- Warranty: 1 year
Starting At$3,181.82 - SKU:MLLG-POLE-WD-65-C2-T-SYP | Web ID:2263Minimum Order: 4Minimum Order Total: $9,890.92Built to Order 12 Weeks
- Height Above Grade (ft): 56.5
- Buried Depth Below Grade (ft): 8.5
- Pole Weight (lbs): 3100-3670
- Warranty: 1 year
Starting At$2,472.73 - SKU:MLLG-POLE-WD-65-C3-T-SYP | Web ID:2264Minimum Order: 4Minimum Order Total: $8,981.80Built to Order 12 Weeks
- Height Above Grade (ft): 56.5
- Buried Depth Below Grade (ft): 8.5
- Pole Weight (lbs): 2700-3200
- Warranty: 1 year
Starting At$2,245.45
60+ Foot Light and Utility Poles
60+ foot light poles are used for large outdoor lighting projects that need tall mounting heights, long-distance coverage, wider fixture spacing, and fewer pole locations than lower-height pole layouts can typically provide. This height range is common for large industrial sites, distribution centers, logistics yards, truck courts, trailer parking areas, major parking lots, roadway areas, athletic fields, municipal sites, utility-style applications, and large open spaces where 50 to 55 foot poles may not provide enough coverage.
The right 60+ foot pole depends on the fixture type, mounting height, pole spacing, EPA rating, wind exposure, pole material, fixture quantity, bracket style, mounting method, soil conditions, foundation or embedment requirements, and site layout. Because this height range often supports larger fixture packages, sports lighting mounts, cameras, banners, utility attachments, or multiple fixtures per pole, wind load, foundation design, local requirements, and photometric performance should be reviewed carefully before ordering.
Where 60+ Foot Poles Work Best
This height range is often selected when a project needs more mounting height and broader coverage than 50 to 55 foot poles can provide. Compared to shorter poles, 60+ foot poles can often support longer-distance visibility, wider spacing, and larger mounting packages across very large paved areas, open industrial sites, sports fields, and truck circulation zones.
| Application | Why This Height Works |
|---|---|
| Distribution Centers and Logistics Yards | Works well for truck routes, trailer parking, loading zones, large paved areas, and circulation lanes where lower poles may require too many locations. |
| Industrial Yards and Storage Areas | Useful for open storage, equipment yards, service yards, and larger outdoor work zones where broad lighting coverage is required. |
| Large Parking Lots and Roadway Areas | Provides higher fixture placement for wider spacing, broader coverage, and improved visibility across large paved areas and access routes. |
| Athletic Fields and Sports Facilities | May be used for larger recreational fields, school sports areas, practice fields, and athletic facilities when fixture aiming, spill control, and photometric results are reviewed. |
| Utility-Style Applications | May support utility lighting, cameras, signs, communication components, or other attachments when the pole class, EPA rating, wind exposure, and mounting details are confirmed. |
When 60+ Foot Poles May Not Be the Right Fit
60+ foot poles are best suited for large sites, but they may be more height than smaller properties need. They can also increase foundation requirements, shipping considerations, installation complexity, and wind-load review compared to shorter poles.
- Walkways and entrances: Pedestrian-scale areas are usually better served by 10 to 15 foot poles.
- Small to mid-size parking lots: A 20 to 25 foot, 30 to 35 foot, or 40 to 45 foot pole may provide enough coverage with a more proportional site appearance.
- Large but moderate-scale sites: A 50 to 55 foot pole may be enough when the site does not require maximum mounting height or wider spacing.
- Tight sites or restricted properties: Height limits, setbacks, overhead utilities, soil conditions, or permitting requirements may make a shorter pole more practical.
- Specialized high-mast projects: Some roadway, port, airport, or very large industrial applications may require a dedicated high-mast layout instead of a standard 60+ foot pole configuration.
Wood, Steel, and Fiberglass Pole Options
60+ foot poles are often specified as wood utility poles, but material availability depends on the project, pole height, fixture load, EPA rating, wind exposure, mounting method, and manufacturer requirements. Material selection should be reviewed with the full fixture, bracket, accessory, foundation, and site package.
| Pole Material | Best Fit |
|---|---|
| Wood Utility Poles | Common for utility-style lighting, sports complexes, rural sites, industrial yards, and direct burial applications where wood pole construction is specified. |
| Steel Light Poles | May be used for large commercial, roadway, industrial, or anchor base applications where the pole design, foundation, fixture package, and wind requirements support steel construction. |
| Fiberglass Light Poles | May be considered for corrosion-sensitive environments or shorter tall-pole applications where the available pole model, EPA rating, and mounting requirements match the project. |
Fixture Selection at 60+ Feet
At 60+ feet, fixture selection should be based on the application, target light levels, pole spacing, optics, fixture weight, EPA, mounting configuration, glare control, and spill light requirements. Small changes in fixture output, beam angle, aiming, or pole placement can have a larger impact at this mounting height, so a photometric plan is strongly recommended.
| Fixture Type | Typical Use |
|---|---|
| LED Area Lights | Used for large parking lots, distribution centers, logistics yards, industrial sites, roadways, campuses, and large outdoor areas where wider spacing is needed. |
| Flood Lights | May be used for industrial yards, equipment areas, storage zones, security areas, signs, or focused site coverage when fixture aiming and glare control are reviewed. |
| Sports Lighting Fixtures | Used for athletic fields, school sports areas, recreational facilities, and practice fields when light levels, uniformity, aiming, spill, and glare are evaluated with a lighting plan. |
| Cameras, Banners, or Utility Attachments | Can be added only when the pole class, accessory load, EPA impact, wind exposure, and mounting details are confirmed. |
EPA, Wind Rating, and Fixture Load
EPA, or effective projected area, helps determine whether a pole can support the fixture, bracket, and mounting configuration under local wind conditions. For 60+ foot poles, EPA review is especially important because wind load increases with height and because these poles may carry larger fixtures, multiple heads, sports lighting mounts, cameras, signs, banners, or utility attachments.
Wind requirements vary by location. A 60 or 65 foot pole installed in a protected inland site may have different requirements than the same pole installed in a coastal area, open lot, exposed campus, high-wind region, roadway, large paved property, or industrial yard. Before ordering, confirm the fixture EPA, pole EPA rating, fixture quantity, bracket type, mounting height, local wind requirements, and soil or foundation conditions.
For projects with multiple fixtures, larger brackets, cameras, banners, sports lighting mounts, exposed site conditions, or high wind requirements, an EPA review should be completed before final pole selection. This helps confirm that the pole, fixture, bracket, accessory load, and local wind conditions are properly matched.
Anchor Base vs Direct Burial Poles
60+ foot poles may be available in anchor base or direct burial configurations, depending on the pole type and project requirements. The correct mounting method depends on the pole material, soil conditions, serviceability needs, footing requirements, embedment depth, drainage, site layout, and local installation requirements.
| Mounting Type | Best Fit |
|---|---|
| Anchor Base Poles | Mounted to a concrete foundation using anchor bolts and a base plate. Used when the pole design, fixture load, foundation requirements, and serviceability needs support an anchor base installation. |
| Direct Burial Poles | Installed below grade without an exposed anchor base. Common for wood utility poles where direct burial, embedment depth, soil conditions, and project requirements support this method. |
60+ Foot Poles for Sports Lighting
60+ foot poles may be used for athletic fields, school sports areas, recreational facilities, practice fields, and larger outdoor sports lighting projects where higher mounting heights are appropriate. Sports lighting should be reviewed with a photometric plan because fixture aiming, light levels, uniformity, glare control, spill light, and pole placement all affect the final result. Competitive fields, larger facilities, or tighter spill and glare requirements may require a dedicated sports lighting layout.
What to Confirm Before Ordering
- Mounting height: Confirm that 60+ feet provides the right balance of coverage, spacing, glare control, and site scale.
- Fixture type: Match fixture output, optics, distribution pattern, shielding, wattage, and EPA to the pole height and application.
- Pole spacing: Review spacing with a photometric plan for parking, roadway, sports, security, distribution center, logistics, or industrial projects.
- Fixture and bracket package: Review multiple heads, bullhorn brackets, sports lighting mounts, cameras, signs, banners, communication components, and accessories before final pole selection.
- EPA rating: Confirm pole rating, fixture EPA, bracket load, accessory load, and local wind requirements.
- Pole material: Choose wood, steel, fiberglass, or another approved material based on fixture load, corrosion exposure, wind conditions, appearance, and installation method.
- Mounting method: Confirm anchor base or direct burial requirements, footing size, embedment depth, soil conditions, drainage, and serviceability needs.
- Site layout: Check truck routes, trailer parking areas, drive lanes, roadways, parking spaces, sidewalks, doors, landscaping, underground utilities, overhead wires, cameras, signs, and nearby property lines.
- Permits and local requirements: Review height limits, wind requirements, local authority requirements, and any project-specific engineering requirements before ordering.
- Lighting plan: For parking, roadway, sports, perimeter, logistics, distribution center, or industrial projects, use a photometric plan to confirm light levels, spacing, glare control, spill light, and uniformity.
Get Help Choosing 60+ Foot Light and Utility Poles
The right 60+ foot pole should match the fixture, mounting height, pole spacing, EPA load, wind exposure, pole material, mounting method, foundation or embedment requirements, glare control needs, truck circulation areas, trailer parking areas, and site conditions. LED Lighting Supply can help review fixture selection, pole spacing, EPA requirements, wind exposure, mounting type, pole material, sports lighting needs, and project requirements before you order.
60 Foot to 65 Foot Light and Utility Poles Frequently Asked Questions
What Materials Are Used for 60+ Foot Poles
Our 60+ foot poles, including 60 and 65-foot options, are primarily made from pressure-treated southern yellow pine for durability and cost-effectiveness. We also offer steel and fiberglass alternatives for shorter installations, each with unique benefits like high-wind durability and resistance to environmental damage.
What Shapes and Colors Are Available for 60+ Foot Poles
Our 60+ foot poles feature a round wood construction, which effectively distributes wind loads. Class ratings determine dimensions, with Class 1 poles offering maximum strength for heavy loads and Class 4 suitable for single fixtures.
What Mounting Types Are Offered for These Poles
We provide both anchor-based and direct burial mounting systems. Anchor-based systems use concrete foundations for stability, ideal for high-wind areas or multiple fixtures. Direct burial is available for wooden poles, offering a cleaner look without foundation materials.
What Lighting Options Are Compatible with These Poles
Our poles support a range of lighting configurations, from single 400-watt LED area lights to complex multi-fixture arrays. Proper fixture selection depends on mounting height and coverage needs, with our specialists available for consultation.
What Are the EPA Considerations for These Poles
Wind load calculations are crucial for determining the safe number and size of fixtures. We conduct detailed EPA analysis based on your location's wind speed and soil conditions to ensure safety and compliance.
Does Location Affect Pole Requirements
Yes, regional wind loads significantly impact pole specifications. For instance, poles in hurricane-prone areas like Miami require different engineering than those in less windy regions. We provide location-specific calculations to ensure compliance and cost-effectiveness.
What Is the Lead Time for These Poles
Lead times for custom-manufactured 60 to 65-foot poles range from 4 to 12 weeks, depending on specifications. Quick-ship fiberglass options can reduce delivery time to under 3 weeks for urgent projects.
Why Choose LED Lighting Supply for Your 60+ Foot Pole Project
With over 15 years of experience, we offer custom lighting plans and accurate EPA calculations to prevent costly mistakes. Our direct manufacturer relationships ensure seamless warranty support, making us a reliable choice for high-height installations.