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Clark Masts QT Series Portable Telescopic Masts
LOW COST PORTABLE TELESCOPIC AIR-OPERATED MASTS (PNEUMATIC MASTS) WITH INTEGRATED HANDPUMP 
SUITED TO MANY DIFFERENT MAST APPLICATIONS WITH HEIGHTS 
FROM 3 TO 15 METRES 

- 2.5 TO 22.5 Kg HEADLOAD CAPABILITY - 

- PORTABLE TELESCOPIC PNEUMATIC MASTS FOR INDUSTRIAL, COMMERCIAL, MILITARY & EMERGENCY SERVICES -
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2023 EXTENDED RANGE - Now 84 QT Series Models - 3 TO 15 METRE EXTENDED HEIGHTS - 2.5 to 22.5 Kg Headload Capability
QT Mast- Model CQT5-5/HP On Mark VI Tripod
Shown above is a Clark Masts 5 metre QT series portable 
telescopic mast, the model CSQT5-5/HP, on a Mark VI 
Field Tripod
Time to pump this mast up to full height - 18 seconds

 

Fast erecting, Light weight, Portable, Low Cost,
Clark Masts QT Series air-operated portable telescopic masts
- Over 84 different Pneumatic Masts models in the QT Mast Series -


The Clark Masts QT portable lightweight air-operated telescopic mast (Pneumatic Mast) series was first introduced back in 1959 (Australia saw it in the early 1960's courtesy of a company called Belling-Lee and the foresight of a gentleman working for them at the time, Frank Welsh).
In 1959, father of the Clark Mast, Alec Clark (who has now retired from the company) foresaw the need, in addition to their 1957 introduced PT Series, for an easily handled light weight low cost portable mast. By the late 1960's still only four models existed in the QT mast range, a far cry short of 2023's eighty-four different models (See the "History Of Clark Masts" article for more details on their early masts). Then, as now, the distinguishing feature was its air-operation and side attached handpump. This method of extension makes the Clark Masts QT portable pump up mast self contained, lightweight, easy and rapid to extend (10 to 70 seconds depending on mast's extended height using the attached handpump) and very gentle in retraction. Locking collars on all Clark Masts QT series portable mast sections allow each section to be locked at any extension height, making the mast usable over a variable height range or alternatively locked at maximum height for long periods of time with the internal air pressure released. A PDF Brochure covering the 2023 QT portable mast series is available online.

Clark Masts QT masts are divided into two categories, the Clark Masts QT Series shown on this page and the heavier duty Clark Masts QT /P and /PX Series which are detailed
HERE
Also a new self contained Tripod version, complete with guying kit for field mounting, is now available as the FT Tripod Mast Series.

Clark Masts QT series portable pneumatic masts are used for lifting, from 3 to 15 metres, light weight (up to 22.5 Kg) antennas, video and still cameras, sound measurement, air pollution monitoring equipment and a great deal of other apparatus which generally has omni-directional requirements (although with all the mast sections locked except the lowest, and rotating the mast's second lowest section by hand, the headload can be orientated in any desired direction). Clark Masts QT portable pneumatic masts may be used un-guyed under wind conditions of 24 to 128 Km/hr, depending on the mast type. Clark Masts QT portable masts are supplied with three way guy collars already fixed at the most appropriate height (at the top for masts up to 10 metres and in the middle and top for masts over 10 metres). All Clark Masts QT telescopic pneumatic masts are rated at a wind speed of 128 Km/hr when guyed. Full mast erection, using the Clark Masts QT air-operated mast's side attached handpump, takes anywhere from 10 to 70 seconds, depending on the mast's extended height. A 24 mm Clamp Collar Socket, that tightly clamps the spigot of the headload to the mast and releases instantly when required, is fitted to all Clark Masts QT series portable masts.

There is also a full range of Clark Masts QT portable mast Accessories available, including the new free standing Mark VI Tripod (a smaller Mark V Tripod also available for masts up to 6 metres), as well as guy assemblies, guy assembly kits, guy pickets for use in strong winds, weather covers and vehicle mounting and shelter attachment brackets. Clark Masts QT portable masts may also be extended using air sources other than the hand pump supplied. For example Clark Masts, through Portable Masts Australia Pty Ltd, have available 12 and 24 volt DC as well as 230 volt AC operated Air Source/Mast Control Units, as well as adaptors for allowing the use of a truck's break air supply. Details on alternate air supply equipment may be found here.

Being the most common in-service Clark Masts portable air-operated pneumatic mast, the QT series enjoy short delivery lead-times and their higher usage also makes them one of the lowest cost portable pneumatic mast series available. For this reason, when considering a Clark Masts portable mast for your application, we advise that you consider a mast from the QT Series first.

Below are shown brief Clark Masts QT series portable pneumatic mast specifications. This is the Clark Masts QT Series 2023 range, which includes 84 different models. Most model portable pneumatic masts are available in a painted or a clear anodised version, the anodised version being better suited to high duty cycle / maximum headload applications or applications in a salty environment. Twenty-two point five kilogram headload rated QT Series telescopic masts are now available in the 3, 4 and 5 metre height range, twenty kilogram headload masts are available in the 4, 6, 8 and 9 metre ranges, while Eighteen kilogram headload rated masts are available for the 7 and 9 metre extended heights. Rotatable QTX-R masts of 6, 8, 10 and 12 metre heights are now also part of the 2023 QT Series.

Portable pneumatic masts with extended heights from 3 to 15 metres and headload capabilities of 2.5 to 22.5 Kg are available in the Clark Masts QT series for use in applications from emergency lighting (see Clark Masts
Teklite Masts where specialist Emergency Portable Lighting Masts are required) to portable communications and aerial photography.

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TABLE OF STANDARD QT MAST SERIES MODELS
HEIGHT MODEL Part 
Number
Extended 
Height (m)
Retracted 
Height (m)
Maximum Headload (Kg) Bottom Section Diameter (mm) Number of 
Sections
Weight of 
Mast (Kg)
Finish
3 Metre
Masts
SQT3-4/HP 34422 3.00 1.05 22.5 76.2 4 5.2 Yellow Paint
CSQT3-4/HP 34423 3.00 1.05 22.5 76.2 4 5.2 Natural Anodised
4 Metre
Masts
QTL4-4/HP 37346 4.00 1.35 4.5 50.8 4 5.0 Yellow Paint
CQTL4-4/HP 37347 4.00 1.35 4.5 50.8 4 5.0 Natural Anodised
QT4-6/HP 8285 4.25 1.10 4.5 63.5 6 6.3 Yellow Paint
CQT4-6/HP 25929 4.25 1.10 4.5 63.5 6 6.3 Natural Anodised
SQT4-4/HP 34420 4.00 1.35 22.5 76.2 4 6.5 Yellow Paint
CSQT4-4/HP 34421 4.00 1.35 22.5 76.2 4 6.5 Natural Anodised
SQT4-6/HP 33737 4.30 1.10 12.5 76.2 6 7.0 Yellow Paint
CSQT4-6/HP 33505 4.30 1.10 12.5 76.2 6 7.0 Natural Anodised
SQT4-7/HP 9504 4.00 1.00 6.0 76.2 7 7.5 Yellow Paint
CSQT4-7/HP 25931 4.00 1.00 6.0 76.2 7 7.5 Natural Anodised
QTX4-6/HP 34160 4.00 1.05 20.0 88.9 6 8.4 Yellow Paint
CQTX4-6/HP 34161 4.00 1.05 20.0 88.9 6 8.4 Natural Anodised
5 Metre
Masts
QTL5-4/HP 37348 5.00 1.65 4.5 50.8 4 5.4 Yellow Paint
CQTL5-4/HP 37349 5.00 1.65 4.5 50.8 4 5.4 Natural Anodised
QT5-5/HP 36355 5.00 1.40 6.0 63.5 5 7.0 Yellow Paint
CQT5-5/HP 36358 5.00 1.40 6.0 63.5 5 7.0 Natural Anodised
SQT5-4/HP 36290 5.00 1.35 22.5 76.2 4 7.5 Yellow Paint
CSQT5-4/HP 36291 5.00 1.35 22.5 76.2 4 7.5 Natural Anodised
6 Metre
Masts
QTL6-4/HP 37350 6.00 1.90 4.5 50.8 4 5.9 Yellow Paint
CQTL6-4/HP 37351 6.00 1.90 4.5 50.8 4 5.9 Natural Anodised
QT6-4/HP 9459 6.10 1.90 10.0 63.5 4 7.8 Yellow Paint
CQT6-4/HP 34401 6.10 1.90 10.0 63.5 4 7.8 Natural Anodised
QT6-6/HP 8286 6.10 1.50 4.5 63.5 6 8.2 Yellow Paint
CQT6-6/HP 25933 6.10 1.50 4.5 63.5 6 8.2 Natural Anodised
SQT6-4/HP 34402 6.10 1.90 20.0 76.2 4 8.5 Yellow Paint
CSQT6-4/HP 10865 6.10 1.90 20.0 76.2 4 8.5 Natural Anodised
QTX6-6/HP 34150 6.10 1.50 20.0 88.9 6 9.5 Yellow Paint
CQTX6-6/HP 34151 6.10 1.50 20.0 88.9 6 9.5 Natural Anodised
QTX6-8/HP 34177 6.05 1.20 10.0 88.9 8 10.5 Yellow Paint
CQTX6-8/HP 34178 6.05 1.20 10.0 88.9 8 10.5 Natural Anodised
7 Metre
Masts
QTX7-7/HP 25387 7.00 1.50 18.0 88.9 7 9.5 Yellow Paint
CQTX7-7/HP 25388 7.00 1.50 18.0 88.9 7 9.5 Natural Anodised
8 Metre
Masts
SQT8-6/HP 33500 7.95 1.80 10.0 76.2 6 10 Yellow Paint
CSQT8-6/HP 33501 7.95 1.80 10.0 76.2 6 10 Natural Anodised
QTX8-6/HP 34152 7.95 1.80 20.0 88.9 6 11 Yellow Paint
CQTX8-6/HP 34153 7.95 1.80 20.0 88.9 6 11 Natural Anodised
9 Metre
Masts
QT9-6/HP 8287 9.00 1.95 4.5 63.5 6 10.5 Yellow Paint
CQT9-6/HP 25935 9.00 1.95 4.5 63.5 6 10.5 Natural Anodised
SQT9-5/HP 34403 9.00 2.25 18.0 76.2 5 11.4 Yellow Paint
CSQT9-5/HP 25158 9.00 2.25 18.0 76.2 5 11.4 Natural Anodised
SQT9-6/HP 9451 8.80 1.95 10.0 76.2 6 12.2 Yellow Paint
CSQT9-6/HP 33506 8.80 1.95 10.0 76.2 5 12.2 Natural Anodised
QTX9-5/HP 36324 9.00 2.25 22.50 88.9 5 12.5 Yellow Paint
CQTX9-5/HP 36325 9.00 2.25 22.50 88.9 5 12.5 Natural Anodised
QTX9-6/HP 34154 8.80 1.95 18.0 88.9 6 13 Yellow Paint
CQTX9-6/HP 34155 8.80 1.95 18.0 88.9 6 13 Natural Anodised
10 Metre
Masts
QT10-6/HP 25937 10.00 2.10 4.5 63.5 6 11.0 Yellow Paint
CQT10-6/HP 25938 10.00 2.10 4.5 63.5 6 11.0 Natural Anodised
SQT10-6/HP 25525 10.15 2.20 10.0 76.2 6 13.0 Yellow Paint
CSQT10-6/HP 17923 10.15 2.20 10.0 76.2 6 13.0 Natural Anodised
QTX10-6/HP 34156 10.15 2.10 18.0 88.9 6 13.7 Yellow Paint
CQTX10-6/HP 34157 10.15 2.10 18.0 88.9 6 13.7 Natural Anodised
12 Metre
Masts
SQT12-8/HP 8388 11.55 2.00 2.5 76.2 8 13.2 Yellow Paint
CSQT12-8/HP 25941 11.55 2.00 2.5 76.2 8 13.2 Natural Anodised
SQT12-6/HP 25943 12.20 2.70 10.0 76.2 6 10.0 Yellow Paint
CSQT12-6/HP 25944 12.20 2.70 10.0 76.2 6 10.0 Natural Anodised
QTX12-6/HP 34158 12.20 2.65 15.0 88.9 6 15.0 Yellow Paint
CQTX12-6/HP 34159 12.20 2.65 15.0 88.9 6 15.0 Natural Anodised
QTX12-8/HP 34175 11.70 2.00 10.0 88.9 8 16.0 Yellow Paint
CQTX12-8/HP 34176 11.70 2.00 10.0 88.9 8 16.0 Natural Anodised
13 Metre
Masts
QTX13-7/HP 25389 12.90 2.50 10.0 88.9 7 13.1 Yellow Paint
CQTX13-7/HP 25390 12.90 2.50 10.0 88.9 7 13.1 Natural Anodised
15 Metre
Masts
SQT15-7/HP 9479 15.00 2.80 2.5 76.2 7 18.0 Yellow Paint
CSQT15-7/HP 25947 15.00 2.80 2.5 76.2 7 18.0 Natural Anodised
QTX15-7/HP 25519 15.00 2.80 10.0 88.9 7 21.0 Yellow Paint
CQTX15-7/HP 25949 15.00 2.80 10.0 88.9 7 21.0 Natural Anodised
QTX15-8/HP 37210 15.00 2.60 6.0 88.9 8 22.0 Yellow Paint
CQTX15-8/HP 37211 15.00 2.60 6.0 88.9 8 22.0 Natural Anodised
QTX15-9/HP 37212 15.00 2.40 2.5 88.9 9 23.0 Yellow Paint
CQTX15-9/HP 37213 15.00 2.40 2.5 88.9 9 23.0 Natural Anodised

QT Mast Series PDF Brochure

TABLE OF ROTATABLE QT MAST SERIES MODELS 
HEIGHT MODEL Part 
Number
Extended 
Height (m)
Retracted 
Height (m)
Maximum Headload (Kg) Bottom Section Diameter (mm) Number of 
Sections
Weight of 
Mast (Kg)
Finish
6 Metre
Masts
QTX-R6-5/HP 36050 6.00 1.65 22.5 88.9 5 9.1 Yellow Paint
CQTX-R6-5/HP 36051 6.00 1.65 22.5 88.9 5 9.1 Natural Anodised
QTX-R6-6/HP 34062 6.00 1.45 18.0 88.9 6 9.6 Yellow Paint
CQTX-R6-6/HP 34442 6.00 1.45 18.0 88.9 6 9.6 Natural Anodised
8 Metre
Masts
QTX-R8-6/HP 34064 8.00 1.85 18.0 88.9 6 11.5 Yellow Paint
CQTX-R8-6/HP 34444 8.00 1.85 18.0 88.9 6 11.5 Natural Anodised
10 Metre
Masts
QTX-R10-6/HP 34066 10.00 2.20 18.0 88.9 6 14.0 Yellow Paint
CQTX-R10-6/HP 34446 10.0 2.20 18.0 88.9 6 14.0 Natural Anodised
12 Metre
Masts
QTX-R12-8/HP 34091 11.4 2.05 10.0 88.9 8 14.5 Yellow Paint
CQTX-R12-8/HP 34451 11.40 2.05 10.0 88.9 8 14.4 Natural Anodised


Clark Masts QT Series Masts - Mast Detail

Clark Masts QT Series Air-Operated Standard Mast Components
1. Aluminium Alloy Tubular Sections.
2. Handpump provides erection times 
of 10 to
70 seconds, 
depending on mast height.
3. Mast Mounting Studs, M8 (also one on handpump bracket).
4. Water-drain Plug.
5. Air-release Screw for soft retraction of mast sections
6. Section-Locking Screws and Mast Collar
7. Guy Collar (Note that two Guy Collars are fitted to the taller 12 and 15 metre QT Series masts).
8. Quick Clamp with 24 mm socket for 
Headload attachment.


QT Series Mast - Mast Head
QT Series Standard mast showing Locking Collars with Guy Assembly attached


   
Mark VI Ground/Vehicle/Shelter With Tripod Mounting Bracket
The Mark VI Tripod with Mounting Bracket combination has been designed to be fixed to a wall, vehicle or shelter. This Ground/Vehicle/Shelter Tripod with Mounting Bracket has been designed with a Locking Block which enables the user to attach the Tripod to the Tripod Bracket for compact vertical storage, with or without the mast attached. The Mark VI Tripod with Mounting Bracket combination is suitable for use with all QT Series Masts up to 15 metres.
QT Mast Mark VI Tripod Mounting Bracket Table Of Models
Mark VI Tripod with Mounting Bracket combination - Table Of Models
 
QT Mast Tripod Mounting BracketQT Mast Tripod Mounting Bracket with Tripod MountedQT Mast Tripod Mounting Bracket with Tripod and Mast mounted
Shown above at 1./ is a QT Mast Mounting Bracket, at 2./ Bracket with MarkVI Tripod stowed vertically and at 3./ Bracket with Tripod stowed and mast mounted.
 
QT Mast Series Vehicle or Shelter Mounting Accessories
Clark Masts QT Series Mast - Saddle Clamp QT Mast Saddle Clamp -Table Of  Models
Clark Masts QT Series Mast - Wall Mounting Bracket QT Mast Wall Mounting Bracket - Table Of  Models
QT Mast Series Mounting Ring
QT Mast Mounting Ring Table Of  Models
QT Mast Roof Bearing-Weather Seal
QT Mast Roof Bearing - Weather Sea Tablel Of Models
QT Mast Series Base Mounting Bracket
QT Mast Base Mounting Bracket Table Of Models
QT Mast Series Weather Cover
P/N 33770 Wheel Mounting Bracket
P/N 33770 Wheel Mounting Bracket - Table

QT Mast Series Headload Mounting Accessories
Cat. No. 1344. Small Universal Headload    Adaptor with 24 mm spigot (shown to the right).

Cat. No. 8999.
Large Universal Headload    Adaptor with 24 mm spigot.

Cat. No. 6974. Height Extender, 1 metre with 24 mm spigot.

Cat. No. 1374. End Fed Antenna Adaptor for Colinear type antennas, with 24 mm spigot.

Cat. No. 15036. Halyard Adaptor for use with wire antennas, with 24 mm spigot.

Cat. No. 29442. Camera Mounting Adaptor with 24 mm spigot.

Cat. No. 6508. Small Manual Antenna / Headload Rotator with 24 mm spigot.
Universal Headload Adaptor
 
QT Series Portable Telescopic Mast Guying Kits
QT Series Guy Kit Components
 Guy Kit Cat. No. 29323. A Top Level Guy Kit (3 x Guy Assemblies) for masts with extended heights of up to 10 metres.
Guy Kit Cat. No. 29324. A Top and Middle Level Guy Kit for masts with extended heights above 10 metres .
Guy Kit Cat. No. 29325. A Top Level Guy Kit with Pulley Block and Quick Tensioners as well as 3 x Middle Level Guy for QT Masts, Models QT12/HP and SQT15/HP.

Clark Mast QT Series Miscellaneous Accessories
Cat. No. 7533/SG. QT Mast Series Equipment Bag.
Cat. No. 9330. Wall Mounting Bracket for remote mounting of QT Handpump.
 
Clark Masts QT Series Portable Telescopic Air-operated Masts (Pneumatic Masts) In Service
QT Portable Weather Monitoring Station
Shown above is a portable weather monitoring station using a QT10-6/HP pneumatic mast and Mark VI Tripod

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Clark Masts QT Custom Tow Bar Mounted portable mast Clark Masts QT series portable mast deployed in snow conditions
Seen above is a Clark Masts QT series portable pneumatic mast on a custom built Tow Bar Mount. Standard mounting accessories are available for internal and external vehicle mounting, trailer mounting, shelter mounting and field mounting. For details and to see other custom mounting arrangements go to QT Accessories. Photo above shows a Clark Masts QT series portable pneumatic mast deployed under environmentally extreme conditions in snow country. The Clark Masts QT portable mast series operating temperature range of -40 (dry) to +55 degrees C. make it ideal for use over a wide range of climatic conditions.

Clark MastsQT Series Mast Shelter Deployed Clark Mast QT Series Mast Vehicle Deployed

Clark Masts QT9HP & Mark IV Tripod Field under deployment
Clark Masts QT Series pneumatic masts hard at work in the field

Clark Masts QT series portable mast on Victoria Police Booze Bus
Shown above is one of Victoria Police Traffic Alcohol Section's "Booze Buses", using a Clark Masts model QT4 pneumatic mast to support 360 degree halogen flood lighting. High usage is the order of the day for these Clark Masts QT4 portable masts, as each bus may be deployed up to three times a day, seven days a week in different locations.
(See also Clark Masts Teklite portable lighting mast range where specialist Emergency Lighting Masts are required)


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Complete QT Mast Series Technical Data
QT Classic, P & PX Mast  Specific Accessories
Typical QT Mast Series Applications
Equipment for automatic Air Supply
Clark Mast General Accessories
Clark Mast Mounting and Guying Information

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