"Big Bertha" Manual Pounder

Price: $85.00
Weight: 27 lbs.
People Req'd: 2

Pros

• Pipes drive into the ground quickly due to the weight and the 2 person requirement
• Is purchased directly from us
• Ships and delivers with your fence order
• Works great as a door stop once your fence project is complete

Cons

• 2 man operation is recommended
• She's a full-figured gal (heavy)

When to use this pounder:
This is a great option if you have two people and/or tough soil conditions, particularly for jobs requiring more than 10 posts.

Gas Powered Pounder (Availble for rent from us)

Price: $250.00 (10 day rental period)
Weight: 35 lbs.

Pros

• Requires significantly less effort than manual pounders
• Decreases install time for your project
• Ships and delivers with your fence order
• More time to admire your handiwork with a cold beverage when complete
• Your back and shoulders will VERY MUCH appreciate you

Cons

• If you rent from us, you only have a 10 day window to use it
• Due to high demand, they are not always available

When to use this pounder:
This is the best option for jobs requiring more than 15 anchors. This pounder is easy to operate, works quickly, and will do most of your work for you. We highly recommend it for a smoother install. Some customers choose to rent one locally.

See an overview video of gas pounder operation.

Generic Manual Pounder (purchase from your local box store)

Price: Approximately $34.99 - $49.99
Weight: 14 lbs.

Pros

• Low Price
• No shipping required

Cons

• Lighter weight will require more "wamming and bamming" to drive pipes into the ground

When to use this pounder:

It largely depends on a lot of variables such as ground confitions and the operator, but as a general rule of thumb, this is a good option for jobs requiring less than 10 posts with avarage soil conditions and a reasonably strong operator.