T post driver

[John D]

That right there is a good idea. Im not getting in a hurry about nuthin anymore. jb

 

[Soundguy]

I be afraid of the post bending on a straight push, if you hit a rock.

What about a 3pt post driver.. modified?

Soundguy

 

[John D]

3 pt driver..modified? show me. Im open for all ideas. if it takes hyd on the rear im out right now. jb

 

[dirtworksequip]

I'm up for a good ole post driven contest anytime. My arms maybe sore, but my legs won't because I'm not going to be jumping on and off a tractor all day. Let me know when and where you want to drive them post!

 

[JC-jetro]

I be afraid of the post bending on a straight push, if you hit a rock.

What about a 3pt post driver.. modified?

Soundguy

I have got bunch of friends in Missouri next door and have adopted their good sayin " show Me"

Now , I'm thinking outload here... Is there any chance to mount an I beam vertical and plumb to the draw bar and using couple of pullies and length of aviation cable to reverse action of 3 point lift up to a down force action to force the T post down.

Please keep your laughter to yourselves

 

[weldingisfun]

I be afraid of the post bending on a straight push, if you hit a rock.

What about a 3pt post driver.. modified?

Soundguy

Count me in on learning more about that 3pt T-post driver..modified???

 

[John D]

Im not laughin JC. seein how I was the one that started this thread I think the contest should take place at my place? Ill have all the posts and smoker goin?? I did weld up a driver last night useing a pc of 2 3/8 pipe and a short pc of solid round stock from a bent hay spear ( dont ask how I bent it!) going to weld some hvy ears on it so it will swill front to back and give it a try this next weekend. If it works Ill take pix and figure out how to post them. jb

 

[JC-jetro]

Im not laughin JC. ....... If it works Ill take pix and figure out how to post them. jb

I'm looking forward to see the pics. Hope it'll work for you. let me know if you need help posting the pictures. I know there are pneumatic or hydraulic post drivers both hand held or 3 pt mounted, but they are quite pricey and not in my implement budget. I need a backwoods engineered system that works most of the times

jetro

 

[mikim]

this still worked best for me - pneumatic driver went through rocks no sweat - carried t-posts in the bucket -- ran compressor off the generator-- drove about 75 - 80 posts one day and even with bad shoulders - never hurt at all that night. down side = driver was about $400----- that blue beast (manual) hurt me after just 25 posts the week before.

 

[JC-jetro]

this still worked best for me - pneumatic driver went through rocks no sweat - carried t-posts in the bucket -- ran compressor off the generator-- drove about 75 - 80 posts one day and even with bad shoulders - never hurt at all that night. down side = driver was about $400----- that blue beast (manual) hurt me after just 25 posts the week before.

Mike, That looks great. I have just about the same rig that you have there minus the "Blue beast". Do you have a link for that or manufacturer name and model.

Thanks,
jetro