SkiDril T post driver

[dclifton]

Anybody have the Hydraulic version?

I remember a thread about the gas version being good. Im thinking of buying a hydraulic one instead. Anytime we are building a fence there is a tractor around. And i hate small gas engines. Let them setup an they go to crap quick.

Anyone have any input?

[myway]

We have the HP16. They work great and will drive a t post in a few seconds but you do need to get the settings right on your hydraulics. I would also recommend getting at least 40’ of hose so your not moving the tractor as often. It will make it heavier but worth it in my opinion.
I should also note once your set up it absolutely beats the hell out of a tpost driver.

[Mudslinger]

Anything beats the hell out of a manual T Post driver, unless you are the one directing and supervising!

[Mudslinger]

Can you rent the devices?

[Big pig]

Built a couple of pens last year with a hydraulic driver. Really heavy. But drove steel posts into rock / rocky soil easily.
Hope that fellow never wants them removed.
Used a bobcat to lift and lower the driver on the second pen. Takes at least two or three guys to make that work.

BP

[SaltwaterSlick]

I have the 2-cycle version and we have used the heck out of it! It works like a champ. I’d buy it again in a heartbeat.

[Atfulldraw]

I have the 2-cycle version and we have used the heck out of it! It works like a champ. I’d buy it again in a heartbeat.

That little Honda motor on mine runs great for me.

[dclifton]

We have the HP16. They work great and will drive a t post in a few seconds but you do need to get the settings right on your hydraulics. I would also recommend getting at least 40’ of hose so your not moving the tractor as often. It will make it heavier but worth it in my opinion.
I should also note once your set up it absolutely beats the hell out of a tpost driver.

Ordered the HP18 today. I needed to be able to drive 2-7/8 & 2-3/8 as well.

It wasnt cheap but i think it will be well worth it! Ive just got to much gasoline and diesel equipment as it is that i work on 24/7 so anytime i can just go plug it in and use it im all for it.

[Anythinghunter8]

just looked it up, that a pretty cool device

[SaltwaterSlick]

Ordered the HP18 today. I needed to be able to drive 2-7/8 & 2-3/8 as well.

It wasnt cheap but i think it will be well worth it! Ive just got to much gasoline and diesel equipment as it is that i work on 24/7 so anytime i can just go plug it in and use it im all for it.

Sound reasoning!! You gonna love it!!

[Greylight318]

Anybody ever used a Stanley like this one:

https://www.stanleyinfrastructure.com/products/post-drivers

Can't figure it out.

I have the gas one from home depot. It works pretty alright.

[Arrowthreat]

I have a Danhuser T3. I've been happy with it for the price.

[dclifton]

I have a Danhuser T3. I've been happy with it for the price.

I thought about getting one of these. I am just a stickler for level posts and i couldnt see getting them level on a standard tractor. If you have a skid steer then i could see it working great.

I have a Schaffer Post Driver 3PT with hydralic tilt, pan etc and even with all that its a pain in the ***** to get level.

I felt like i could have someone running the level and 1 person operating it and it go pretty smooth. And we have to drive 2-7/8 down in creeks beds and in the sides of the banks for cattle swing gates so i felt like this one would be more versatile.

[dclifton]

Anybody ever used a Stanley like this one:

https://www.stanleyinfrastructure.com/products/post-drivers

Can't figure it out.

I have the gas one from home depot. It works pretty alright.

I know they are made by somebody else. Maybe skidril idk. I know they make hyd chainsaws, pole saws etc. Alot of it is used for utility work. I would think it works the same.

[dclifton]

I think so! I would love it alot more if it was 50Deg outside lol

Sound reasoning!! You gonna love it!!