FAQ

The Anchor Spanker™ is a professional-grade ground anchor installation tool designed to let a high-torque 1" impact wrench do the hard work of driving anchors into the ground.

Designed primarily for utility and telecommunications ground anchors, including many common 36"–60" anchor applications.

Designed for use with a professional-grade 1" drive impact wrench.

High-torque tools from Milwaukee and Makita have performed well. Battery-powered 1" impact wrenches are especially convenient.

Yes. Pairing it with a high-output cordless 1" impact wrench creates an exceptionally portable installation system.

Yes, in many applications one operator can drive the anchor without the traditional two-person process. First digging a small starter hole improves success.

Performs well in a wide variety of normal soil conditions. Extremely rocky ground, tree roots, or unusually dense material may require additional preparation.

Fabricated from heavy-duty steel for the repeated shock and torque of professional ground-anchor installation.

Every Anchor Spanker™ is American-made, manufactured in Albemarle, North Carolina by Uwharrie Manufacturing LLC.

Intended for experienced contractors, utility crews and other qualified users familiar with ground-anchor installation and high-torque impact equipment.

Very little. Attach securely to the appropriate 1" impact wrench, position it on the anchor and follow the recommended installation and safety procedures.

Depending on soil conditions, the anchor may need to be initially positioned or started with a hand-dug pilot hole before full-power installation begins.

Designed for repeated professional use. Field units have accumulated hundreds and in some cases more than 1,000 anchor installations.

Yes. Backed by Uwharrie Manufacturing. Full warranty terms available on our Warranty Policy page.