Xtracto changes the game

In the events industry, speed and efficiency are everything. Installing marquees, staging, scaffolding, or temporary fencing is one thing — removing the pins, stakes, and rods that hold everything in place is another. That’s where Xtracto changes the game. Designed and manufactured in Canada, this professional extraction tool removes pins quickly, safely, and without damage.

Xtracto delivers up to 2.5 tonnes of pulling force, works with standard cordless impact wrenches, and handles pins of any length — providing event crews with a faster, safer, and more efficient solution for marquee, staging, and fencing breakdowns.

Some visitors to the October 2025 Showman’s Show will have already seen Xtracto on demo and placed pre-orders. The people behind Easy Petrol Post Driver have secured exclusive UK and European distribution for this complementary product, which is now available to purchase across the UK and Europe via www.xtracto.shop, email info@xtracto.shop or telephone +44 (0)1142 699119.

The Challenge of Removing Marquee Pins

Anyone who works with marquee structures knows the problem.

Large steel pins are driven deep into the ground to secure marquees safely against wind and movement. After several days of foot traffic, weather, and ground compression, those pins can become extremely difficult to remove.

Traditionally crews rely on:
• Crowbars
• Sledgehammers
• Manual pullers
• Improvised leverage tools

These methods are slow, physically demanding, and can easily bend or damage expensive pins. In some cases, it can take several people working together just to remove a single stubborn stake.

During event breakdown, when crews are trying to clear a site quickly, this can cause significant delays.

A Faster, Safer Solution

Xtracto provides a simple but powerful solution.

Using a high-torque impact wrench, the tool delivers up to 2.5 tonnes (2500kg) of pulling force, allowing stubborn pins to be extracted quickly and cleanly from the ground.

Instead of hammering, prying, or digging around stakes, operators can simply secure the tool to the pin and apply controlled mechanical force to pull it free.

Key benefits include:
• Fast pin removal
• Reduced physical strain on crews
• No bending or damage to pins
• Reliable extraction even in compacted ground

Best of all, there is no limit to the length of the pin or stake that can be removed.

Ideal for Marquee Installation & Breakdown

Marquee contractors often install dozens — sometimes hundreds — of ground pins to secure large event structures.

When it’s time to dismantle, Xtracto allows teams to remove these pins efficiently, helping crews pack down faster and move on to the next job.

For marquee companies, this means:
• Faster event breakdowns
• Reduced labour time
• Less fatigue for crew members
• Longer lifespan for marquee pins

This can significantly improve turnaround times for busy event schedules, particularly during peak season.

For companies managing large festivals, weddings, or corporate events, this efficiency can make a major difference when clearing large sites.

Perfect for Staging & Scaffolding Crews

Temporary staging and scaffolding structures also rely heavily on ground stakes, rods, and pins for stability.

These anchors are often driven deep into the ground to ensure safety during performances, lighting rig installations, and temporary structures supporting equipment. Across large event sites, scaffold poles are also widely used to support directional signage, festoon lighting, banners, and tannoy systems.

When the event ends, removing these anchors can be extremely difficult. Scaffold poles and their securing rods can become stubbornly fixed in place, particularly in compacted ground, meaning crews often resort to crowbars or manual pulling methods.

Xtracto provides a far more efficient solution, allowing staging and site crews to:
• Extract scaffold poles quickly
• Remove drive rods used to secure scaffold poles
• Pull stakes used for signage, lighting, and tannoy systems
• Clear sites faster after events
• Avoid damage to reusable hardware

Helping teams maintain productivity while reducing manual effort on-site.

For companies that regularly build and dismantle stages, grandstands, lighting towers, or temporary site infrastructure, the time savings quickly add up.

Essential for Temporary Secure Fencing

Temporary fencing is widely used at events for:
• Crowd management
• Secure perimeters
• Backstage areas
• Equipment protection

These fencing systems are often secured with steel ground pins or stakes, particularly in windy conditions or uneven terrain.

When the event finishes, removing these anchors can be just as difficult as removing marquee stakes.

Xtracto makes it easy to remove:
• Temporary fencing pins
• Ground anchors
• Steel stakes
• Drive rods used for site security

This allows security and logistics teams to dismantle fencing systems quickly and safely.

Compatible With Professional Impact Wrenches

Xtracto integrates easily with industry-standard cordless impact wrenches already used by many event crews.

It is compatible with:
• Milwaukee M18 FHIW2F12
• Makita TW007G(Z01)
• DeWalt DCF900N

This means crews can use equipment they already own to power the tool, making it simple to deploy on site.

A Smarter Tool for Event Professionals

In an industry where speed, safety, and efficiency matter, Xtracto provides a practical solution to one of the most frustrating tasks in event infrastructure.

Whether you’re working with marquees, staging systems, scaffolding structures, signage poles, or temporary fencing, Xtracto helps crews work faster while reducing physical strain and equipment damage.

With 2.5 tonnes of pulling force, unlimited pin length capability, and compatibility with leading impact wrench brands, it’s quickly becoming an essential tool for event setup and breakdown teams.

Learn More

If you’d like to see how Xtracto works or discuss whether it’s right for your business, get in touch with our team today via www.xtracto.shop, email info@xtracto.shop, or telephone +44 (0)1142 699119.

Visitors to the Showman’s Show can also see Xtracto in action and speak directly with the team.