High Mast Lights
Learn about fixed, raise-and-lower and tilting high mast poles and luminaires, and request quotes from suppliers.
Get quoteTypes
- Fixed high mast — pole with a fixed head, serviced using a ladder or crane. Simplest and lowest in cost.
- Raise-and-lower (winch) mast — lantern carriage comes down to ground level for maintenance, which is safer and quicker.
- Tilting mast — pole tilts for servicing, used where height is moderate.
- LED high mast luminaires — energy-efficient flood fittings that have mostly replaced metal halide and sodium lamps.
- Solar high mast — off-grid option for remote yards and grounds.
What to check before buying
- Mast height, typically 15 to 30 metres, and the number of luminaires and total wattage.
- Lighting design: lux level and uniformity for the area, such as a stadium, yard or junction.
- Pole material, galvanisation thickness, design wind speed and foundation drawings.
- Winch and motor quality for raise-and-lower systems, along with safety interlocks and lightning protection.
- Luminaire rating, such as IP65 or better, and surge protection.
- Installation, structural certificates, warranty, AMC, electrical panel and GST invoice.
Who buys them
Sports grounds and stadiums, industrial yards, ports, railway and bus stations, highways, mines, large campuses and townships.
Frequently asked questions
What height mast do I need?
It depends on the area and light level. Larger areas use taller masts, with 20 to 30 metres typical for big yards. A lighting plan will fix this.
Why choose a raise-and-lower mast?
Technicians service lights at ground level, which is safer and cheaper than using cranes at height.
How many luminaires per mast?
Commonly six to twelve, but it depends on wattage and the lux required. Ask the supplier for a lux simulation.