Air-Operated Post Driver

Air-Operated Post Driver FENCING Tools 2-4-14 New from Rhino is an air-operated post driver that handles both steel and wood posts, and gets into "tight" corners most conventional drivers can't reach. The new-style driver come in four different sizes and models to fit most any size job. Units weigh from 42 to 138 lbs. and, according to the manufacturer, they drive posts 14 to 44% faster than conventional post drivers. Our smaller PD-50 or PD-40 models are being used by fence contractors to drive a wide variety of steel posts, including the standard T posts," Bob Martin, sales manager, told FARM SHOW. He notes that the air-driven post drivers require 90 psi of air pressure. Martin adds that the drivers will handle steel posts, and wood posts up to about 4 in. in dia. "We recommend that wood post be pointed for easier penetration. Driving posts straight is no problem unless the post is deflected by a rock. If this happens, it's easily corrected - especially with steel posts - by simply forcing the post to remain upright. The driver generally will force the post around the rock after a few blows, allowing the post to continue into the ground." Prices for the smaller air-driven drivers for fence posts start at about $265. For more details, contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Rhino Sales Corp., 620 Andrews Anveue, Kewanee, Ill. 61443 (ph. 309-853-4461).

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