How to Deploy GroundGrabba Pro I and Pro II
While it’s a straightforward process, here are a few handy tips to help you get the most out of driving your GroundGrabba Pro I or Pro II into the ground.
To use GroundGrabba ground anchors it is best used with a cordless drill.
Yes, you can use a wrench or socket by hand—but GroundGrabbas are designed for power-assisted ease and reliable hold, making your setup faster and more secure.
For best results, we recommend a quality cordless drill with decent torque. Lightweight DIY models may struggle with the job, especially in firmer ground.
We suggest a high torque 18v (or higher) drill minimum of 65Nm. My first cordless drill had 48ft lbs (65Nm) and it took its toll on the drill. My next drill which I still use today has 125Nm of torque and handles the task much better.
But for our steel GroundGrabba Pro I and Pro II, if you want a definite no hassle approach you could do as I have done and get yourself a large cordless impact wrench (rattle gun) which has over a whopping 1,800Nm of torque!
Then, to adapt to the hex head you will need a socket for your drill.
Please note if you have a 3/8” or ½” drive impact wrench it is best to use a socket made for purpose.
Will GroundGrabbas go through rock?
NO, they will not!
If you hit a rock or underground obstruction, simply do what you'd do with a stubborn tent peg—relocate slightly and try again.
Hard Grounds
If you find the ground too hard it is recommended to drill a pilot hole with one of our masonry drills to the depth of your GroundGrabba. It is easiest to match the depth of the hole to the length of your GroundGrabba. Best choose a 24” masonry drill.
Sometimes the ground may be so hard that unless you have a very high torque impact wrench you may not be successful. Also if the ground is extremely hard like concrete, if your impact wrench has the torque you may find the ground will crack around the ground anchor. You will know if the GroundGrabba has enough purchase or not. Often I find that GroundGrabba is in the ground so tight that the steel can make a pinging sound if you tap it with something steel.
Steps to deploy
1. Make sure that there are no underground dangers such as services not limited to: Electricity, gas, communications, water, sewage/effluent, drainage.
2. Place the pointed tip of the GroundGrabba against the ground where you need to deploy it.
3. Place the 19mm socket (which is already in the drill ready for use) on top of the GroundGrabba hex head.
4. Hold the drill steady with a tight grip in BOTH HANDS, one on the handle the other on top of the drill body so you can push down.
5. Make sure your feet are about or 300mm apart and you have a sure footing and that…
6. The drill handle is just on the inside of your RIGHT leg (if using a longer GroundGrabba Pro I or Pro II you may only be able to achieve this after the GroundGrabba has wound itself down far enough) which helps prevent wrist injury should the drill handle want to twist counter clockwise.
7. Start your drill slowly (Best on a medium safety torque setting until you are competent with being able to increase it) pressing down on the drill.
8. Keep the speed slow with downward force until you feel your drill slow down more as the flights bite into the ground and start to draw itself downward.
9. As the GroundGrabba draws itself down, if you choose you may now reduce the down force.
10. When the hex head of the GroundGrabba reaches almost ground level you can stop.
NB. If you drill too fast or without enough downward force or both all you may do is bore a hole in the earth and your GroundGrabba will not anchor to the best of its ability.
Steps for Extraction
1. Remove any loose attachments or tie downs from your GroundGrabba before starting the extraction process.
2. Place the 19mm socket (which is already in the drill ready for use) on top of the GroundGrabba hex head.
3. Hold the drill steady with a tight grip in BOTH HANDS, one on the handle the other on top of the drill body so you can push down.
4. Make sure your feet are about or 300mm apart and you have a sure footing and that…
5. The drill handle is just on the inside of your LEFT leg which helps prevent wrist injury should the drill handle want to twist clockwise.
6. Start your drill slowly, or if experienced it’s ok to use high speed (Best on a medium safety torque setting until you are competent with being able to increase it) pressing down on the drill.
7. Keep the speed slow (or high speed when experienced) with downward force so as to keep the drill socket connected to the hex head and the GroundGrabba will start rising.