Fuelling Event Success: How Petrol Power Streamlines Temporary Structure Installation

In event planning, efficiency and reliability are everything. Whether it’s a wedding, music festival or corporate gathering, setting up outdoor structures like marquees, fencing and stages requires precision and speed. That’s where a Petrol Post Driver comes into play.

The key to getting the job done right and on time often comes down to having the right tools. Our powerful petrol-powered post knocker has revolutionised temporary structure installation, making the process quicker, more reliable and far less labour-intensive.

Event companies across Europe have already embraced the Petrol Post Driver for their business. By cutting installation time in half and reducing the physical demands on their teams, they’ve seen measurable improvements in efficiency and cost savings. When we spoke to Kurt, owner of marquee hire company Dreams Under Canvas, he couldn’t recommend the Petrol Post Driver Marquee Machine enough for erecting their tipi marquees. Each sailcloth marquee now only takes one hour for Kurt’s team to erect!

For event organisers and contractors looking to improve the speed, safety and reliability of their setup operations, investing in a Petrol Post Driver is a smart move. The combination of power, versatility and ease of use makes it invaluable for creating secure, professional events infrastructures in record time.

Let’s explore how the Petrol Post Driver is transforming the events industry by helping event organisers and contractors to streamline their operations while delivering top-tier results.

Why speed matters in event installation

Event preparation is typically bound by tight deadlines. Venues often have restricted access times, and the unpredictable UK weather can create additional pressure to get structures erected quickly and securely. Traditional methods of driving posts and marquee pins into the ground (using manual post rammers or sledgehammers) are not only time-consuming, but physically demanding too.

This is where an Easy Petrol Post Driver shines. Unlike manual tools or battery-powered alternatives, the high-impact force of its 1720 BPM hammer action combined with a reliable, petrol-powered Honda 4-stroke engine, allows posts and pins to be driven into tough ground quickly and with minimal effort. This increased efficiency means more structures can be installed in a shorter timeframe, reducing labour costs and ensuring the set-up stays on schedule.

The benefits of a Petrol Post Driver for temporary structure installation

Power and performance

Petrol post drivers generate significantly more driving force than manual methods or electric models. This makes them ideal for driving posts and pins into hard or rocky soil - a common challenge when setting up outdoor structures. The Honda petrol engine provides consistent power, ensuring that posts are driven straight and securely, even in challenging conditions.

Reduced installation time

With a Petrol Post Driver, a task that might take hours using manual methods can be completed in a matter of minutes, sometimes less! This time-saving advantage is crucial when setting up large events where hundreds of posts or marquee pins need to be installed for tents, fencing or staging.

Ease of use

The Petrol Post Driver is designed with user comfort in mind. Designed with low HAV values, rubber moulded handles, non-slip grip and an ergonomic throttle handle, it reduces user fatigue to allow crews to work more efficiently over longer periods. The reduced physical strain lowers the risk of injury - a major consideration when working in demanding labour environments. Being a lighter weight, self-contained unit compared to a cumbersome hydraulic equivalent, it’s also easy to transport and manoeuvre around event sites.

All-weather reliability

Unlike battery-powered tools, which can struggle in cold or damp conditions, a Petrol Post Driver offers consistent performance regardless of the weather. It’s ideal for the unpredictable UK climate, where rain and muddy ground are often part of the job.

Using a Petrol Post Driver in the events industry

Our various Petrol Post Driver models are a valuable asset for a wide range of event infrastructure needs.

Our classic Petrol Post Driver model can deal with any post-driving related tasks when it comes to setting up for an outdoor event. Drive scaffold poles with ease on festival sites for festoon lighting, audio systems and signage, or quickly and efficiently drive fence posts to create secure temporary event fencing.

The Petrol Post Driver Marquee Machine model allows you to drive marquee pins into the ground quickly and effortlessly. The pins are driven flush into the ground for maximum safety and minimum trip hazards within a matter of seconds! Its exceptional power also means that it’s able to handle various soil types and ground conditions with ease. Our Marquee model is adaptable to every marquee pin size up to 60mm, including mushroom heads, double mushrooms, hook pins or rebars, both straight or bent over, and can be driven in at any angle - perfect for if you’re working in tighter spaces.

If you’re working with Spirafix anchors, then our Petrol Post Driver Spirafix Machine is the tool for the job. This specially-designed model enables Spirafix anchors to be driven flush with ground level while protecting the top for easy extraction. Its powerful impact drive-in force, even in the toughest ground conditions, provides a stable foundation for staging and rigging equipment. Suitable for 40mm and 50mm Spirafix anchors, it averages a 15 second installation time per anchor for increased productivity.

Already own a Petrol Post Driver but are interested in our Marquee and Spirafix models? Don’t fret! A conversion kit is available to convert the regular Petrol Post Driver for each model, please get in touch if you’re interested.

Contact us

If you would like to know more about using Easy Petrol Post Driver products for marquee and other temporary structure installation, please get in touch with us via the contact form on our website, call us on +44 (0)114 2699 119 or email info@petrolpostdriver.com.