Driving the Fence Posts
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Farm Fencing with Big Boy Toys ..How a Hydraulic Post Driver Works !!Blooper Reel Ending!
What happens here
Once the tractor is positioned, the operator on the tractor gives a little gas and then lowers the post driver boom. The ground operator then guides the fence post into the driver's cradle, ensuring it's aligned with the previously set Mason's string. The tractor operator then engages the rear hydraulics, which activates the post driver. The driver then works the hydraulic levers to level the post and begin pounding it into the ground. A mark on the post driver indicates the desired depth for each post, aiming for consistency within 2-3 inches.
Goal: Embed fence posts into the ground to a consistent depth
Tools and materials
- Gloves — Protecting hands while handling posts and operating controls
- Hearing Protection — Protecting ears from the loud noise of the post driver
- Shaver Post Driver Shaver — Pounding the fence posts into the ground
- Fence Posts — The items being driven into the ground