Though driving pipe into the ground is a lot easier than renting augers to dig holes, it can still require a bit of muscle. Our manual post pounder options give you plenty of selection so you can choose the best and easiest option for you. See a video of how they perform in the field. See tips and tricks on using the post pounder, or warnings on using the post pounder.
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Basic Betty
Price: $39.99
Weight: 17lbs.
People Req'd: 1 or 2
Pros
- Specialized internal rubber insert reduces noise vibration and fatigue
- Affordable price
- Light
Cons
- Requires more effort than other options
When to use this Pounder:
- It largely depends on many variables such as ground conditions and the operator, but as a very general rule of thumb, this is a good option for a job requiring less than 10 posts with average soil conditions and a reasonable strong operator.
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Big Bertha
Price: $59.99
Weight: 30lbs.
People Req'd: 2
Pros
- Specialized internal rubber insert reduces noise vibration and fatigue
- Pipes drive into the ground more quickly due to weight and the 2 person requirement
Cons
- 2 man operation is recommended
When to use this Pounder:
- This is a great option if you have two people and tough soil conditions, particularly for jobs requiring more than 10 posts.
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Springy Suzy
Price: $99.99
Weight: 30lbs.
People Req'd: 1 or 2
Pros
- Special spring-loaded interior eliminates effort required to lift the pounder back up again, reducing exertion and vibration fatigue
Cons
- More expensive than other options
When to use this Pounder:
- It largely depends on a lot of variables such as ground conditions and the operator, but as a very general rule of thumb, this is a good option for a job requiring more than 10 posts with average to tough soil conditions and a one person operation.
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Pneumatic Post Drive (Availble for rent from us)
Price: $125.00
Weight: 35lbs.
Pros
- Requires less effort than manual pounders
Cons
- If you rent from us, you only have a 2 week window to use it
- It will be slower than manually pounding pipe, but requires much less labor
- You need a small air compressor that delivers at least 2.5cu.ft. of air at 70-80 PSI to work in conjunction with the pneumatic post pounder
When to use this Pounder:
- This is the best option for jobs requiring more than 30 anchors, but soil conditions play a factor as well.
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Generic post driver (purchase from your local box store)
Price: Approximately $24.99 - $29.99
Weight: 14lbs.
Pros
- Low Price
- No shipping required
Cons
- Lighter weight will require a great deal more effort to drive pipes into the ground
- No noise and vibration reducing features
When to use this Pounder:
- It largely depends on a lot of variables such as ground confitions and the operator, but as a very general loose rule of thumb, this is a good option for a job requiring less than 10 posts with avarage soil conditions and a reasonably strong operator.
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