Hand held hydraulic post driver

[richy_B]

Hello all,

 

In the 'arb digger' thread there was some discussion about post drivers on mini diggers etc. I don't want to derail that at all do a new thread. Wondering if anyone has any experience of hand held hydraulic post drivers?

 

I do a lot of tree planting, mainly street trees. For this we have a jcb hydraulic power pack and breaker. I was wondering about the availability of a hydraulic post driver for putting in 60-75mm wooden stakes. We don't have to put many in per day (30-60) but if the ground is compacted (as it generally is on pavements) it can be hard work and you really feel it in your wrists and shoulders over the course of the winter.

 

I've been googling but can't seems to find much option for one. I've seen the petrol post driver which looks good but obviously with a hydraulic power pack there it would make sense to utilise it.

 

Any thoughts welcomed.

[Justme]

What about an attachment for the breaker?

 

A sort of cup near the top to sit the post in.

[richy_B]

I did think that but they are 2.4m posts can't see a practical way of getting on top of it.

[Justme]

What about vibra post pushers?

 

http://www.petrolpostdriver.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/slide6.jpg

 

Homepage - Petrol Post Driver

[Wainy]

There was an air powered one at the arb show from what I remember but blimey what a racket especially as at face height.

[Wainy]

Hydraulic Post Drivers - Atlas Copco United Kingdom

Something like that?

[Wainy]

Hydraulic Post Drivers - Atlas Copco United Kingdom

Something like that?

[richy_B]

What about vibra post pushers?

 

http://www.petrolpostdriver.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/slide6.jpg

 

Homepage - Petrol Post Driver

Yes. This is one I'd seen. It'll be what go for if i can't find better.

[richy_B]

Hydraulic Post Drivers - Atlas Copco United Kingdom

Something like that?

Thats pretty much what i was thinking. Anyone used one?

[caledonian bob]

Hydraulic Post Drivers - Atlas Copco United Kingdom

Something like that?

 

Seriously heavy. Two man job to lift it or hang from a mini digger. Great at knocking in posts. We have been showing them off at agricultural shows for the past few months.