hydraulic tpost driver

[jackh]

Is this what you are using now? Ken Sweet

yes im basically using something like that right now and i want a handheld hydraulic one like this

Hydraulic Post Drivers: Crowder Hydraulic Tools, Fence post driver, signpost, road : Crowder Hydraulic Tools

but i dont want to pay 2 grand... im not putting in a ton of fencing or anything, just around deer feeders. but we are constantly repairing fencing on our place and this seems like a good investment

 

[leonz]

Ah so you are using the short barrel model like mine.


The propane hammer is very well liked by the folks that buy them and use them and they have a lot of owner references.

 

[RobertN]

I have a 5000W generator, and a Makita 45lb jackhammer. I use a spike bit, and drive as deep as I can to make a starter hole for the t-post, than drive it with a regular slide hammer thingy.

One advantage, I usaully find the rock first with the jackhammer, and then offset the hole slightly as needed before setting the t-post.

The Calif "Gold Country" has a plethora of rock...

I have one of these "small" electric breaker hammers.
15 Amp, 120 Volt Breaker Hammer
I've tamped quite a few wood posts with it. I usually run it at less than full speed because it will overheat with all of the damping I get from the soil. Plus it's no fun when my tamping head heads for China alongside the post.

With my 2-1/2" tamper end on it, it will turn any medium rock into gravel in a few seconds. I think with a homemade adapter it would make a great T-post driver. It runs good on my 5000w generator. There are bigger electric breakers but you don't want that much machine on top of your post. I envision slipping the breaker with adapter over the post before setting the post upright. After the post is in, the height will be down to where you can lift it off. Maybe a handle right on the driving adapter would help with removal. I just about have myself talked into making an adapter this week. Do you want to see a demo?