Post Driver

[ahlkey]

Stimpee, the key if this will work for you depends on the GPM and PSI of your tractor and not the HP. Shaver claims 3-4 GPM and 1500 PSI for the HD-8.

I put in another 60 poles in yesterday and have about another 70 to go to complete my fencing of 300 poles in total. I expect to complete this weekend and if the Shaver completes the job I will be satisfied. However, I wish I had looked around at other models before selecting Shaver given the design. If it would of come assembled that would of helped.

 

[Luremaker]

I just got a Kubota B3030. Has 30hp, but is relatively light, so I am not sure whether one of these would work for me or not.

stimpee, Call the guys at Kencove Fence Supplies. I purchased replacement springs from these guys and was very happy with the service. They answered all of my questions and, as a complete nubee to post driving, I had many. I am sure they could tell you the best post driver for your tractor.

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[Luremaker]

Thanks for posting the pic. Keep an eye on the area where the tilt frame connects to the guide for the hammer beam. The metal on the guide deformed on mine before I got it [used]. Large high strength washers under the bolt heads are in order as a preventive measure.
larry

Thank for the tip Spyderlk, I'll keep an eye out for that.

 

[Nuru]

Can someone post a picture of these units in action?

 

[ahlkey]

Here is my post driver. All 300 posts are in the ground!

 

[Luremaker]

Here is my post driver. All 300 posts are in the ground!

Were all of your posts square? Did you have any problems with them turning or twisting? I have only put in round posts.

 

[randy41]

how much do these things cost?

 

[SPYDERLK]

how much do these things cost?

I priced them several years back and I believe it came to a bit over $2k with driver and manual leveling frame combined. I bought used for $700 and had to replace the rod seal and beef up the bolted ram/guide connection as described earlier. No problems since.
larry

 

[Luremaker]

Thanks for posting the pic. Keep an eye on the area where the tilt frame connects to the guide for the hammer beam. The metal on the guide deformed on mine before I got it [used]. Large high strength washers under the bolt heads are in order as a preventive measure.
larry

On the weekend I changed a leaking cup seal on the cylinder and while removing the cylinder I noticed a stress fracture on the mounting bracket near the top bolt head. The guide is not deformed in any way. I think I'll replace the washer with a much larger one. I have no idea how old this post driver is or how much use it has actually had. Attached is a photo of the fracture. I also noticed on the new drivers they no longer have the large round chunk of steel like mine has at the top of the driver for extra weight.

 

[Luremaker]

how much do these things cost?

At postdriver.com the list price for the Shaver HD-8 is $1832.00 plus $308 for the 3ph mount. The HD-10 is $2940.00 plus $388 for the 3ph mount. I am not sure how these prices compare with other dealers. Steve

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