Boundaries Beyond Boundaries: The Benefits of a Petrol Post Driver for Smallholding and Equestrian Fencing

Whether you own a hobby farm or run a large farmland, find out why adding a Petrol Post Driver to your arsenal is just what you need to keep on top of maintaining your smallholding and equestrian fencing. 

Fencing tasks on the farm can be relentless and often never crop up at the right time. However, with the colder weather starting to settle in, and your animals spending more and more time indoors to stay warm, now is the perfect time to start thinking about inspecting your stock fencing for any necessary maintenance and repairs.

Using traditional or non-mechanical fence repair methods often involves strenuous manual labour, which is as time-consuming as it is labour-intensive. Even if you already own a tractor-mounted post knocker, it can be rendered useless if you need to repair fencing on awkward, inaccessible areas such as steep hillsides and woodlands, or on wet ground where the heavy machinery may sink. Perhaps you only have a handful of posts in a small area that need seeing to, so assembling the tractor knocker might not feel worth it just for those smaller tasks.

This is where the Easy Petrol Post Driver comes in! It’s a revolutionary piece of kit for farmers and landowners looking for a more cost and time-effective solution for fencing repairs.

Read on to find out more about why a Petrol Post Driver is a worthy investment for smallholding and equestrian fencing installation and maintenance.

Quick and efficient fencing installation

Petrol-powered post drivers significantly reduce the time needed to drive fence posts into the ground compared to manual methods. This efficiency is especially useful when you need to install large numbers of posts across a smallholding or equestrian property. Its high-impact hammer action runs at 1720 BPM to drive posts into the ground quickly and easily, even on steep or difficult terrain. It also provides uniform force, ensuring posts are driven to the same depth consistently to improve the overall quality of the fencing.

Powerful post-knocking performance

A Petrol Post Driver is powerful enough to drive posts through hard or compacted soils, which is often the case in areas used for livestock or horses. It can also handle rocky or clay-heavy terrain better than manual methods, however, we recommend using our Pilot Core Tool for especially difficult ground conditions such as heavy clay or chalk.

Our petrol-powered post knockers also handle larger, thicker posts of up to 100mm, which are often required for robust fencing on smallholdings or to secure equestrian enclosures. Powered by aHonda GX35T 4-stroke engine, one person can drive 200+ posts per day with ease without any danger of body fatigue. Or, if you’re looking for even more horsepower for those more demanding tasks, then find out more about the two new Petrol Post Driver models that we recently launched – the Classic50 and 107Max.

Portability for awkward spaces

Sometimes steep hillsides, woodlands and boggy moorlands can prevent a tractor from gaining access to an area of land. Unlike a cumbersome hydraulic machine or tractor-mounted driver, an Easy Petrol Post Driver is a lighter-weight, self-contained unit that can be easily transported around different job sites. This makes it much easier to move between locations to drive posts in tight spots or vast areas, where it may be slower or more difficult to manoeuvre with heavier machinery.

Durable machinery with a reliable engine

Its reliable petrol engine is designed for prolonged use, making an Easy Petrol Post Driver suitable for large-scale fencing projects that require continuous operation. It can work for extended periods without overheating, which is crucial when maintaining long stretches of fencing.

Since it runs on petrol, a Petrol Post Driver means no reliance on electrical outlets, generators or hydraulic systems. This is ideal for remote areas on farms and equestrian properties where external power sources might not be readily available. Plus, if you combine a full engine tank with our Tough Box, which includes a 1L fuel can inside, you’ll have enough petrol for a whole day out in the field.

A cost-effective investment

Although there is an initial investment when you buy a Petrol Post Driver, by reducing the time and effort needed for fence installation and repairs, over time it will certainly save you both time and money in your farming operations. A Petrol Post Driver only requires one worker and is far quicker and less exhausting than any manual method, which cuts down on labour costs and allows projects to be completed faster.

For smallholders, farmers and landowners who frequently maintain or extend fencing, investing in a petrol-powered driver can be more cost-effective in the long run compared to regularly renting equipment or hiring contractors. It’s also far easier skill-wise to operate a Petrol Post Driver, compared to if you have a tractor-mounted option. With a tractor, you’ll require somebody trained to drive a tractor and operate the mounted machinery available for the job, which may not always be possible.

Versatility for different post types

Our petrol-powered post drivers can be used for wooden and metal poles, posts and stakes from 10mm-100mm, making it a truly versatile piece of kit that’s suitable for a whole host of different fencing types, from paddock boundaries to security fencing. Plus, our range of adapters fit round, half-round, square and rectangular posts, as well as T-shaped and angle iron posts. So, no matter the task, there’s an adapter to make it happen with minimal effort and maximum efficiency. Check out our blog “Which Petrol Post Driver Adapters are Best for Which Jobs?” if you need more guidance on which adapter is the right one for your needs.

Enhanced safety and less physical strain

A Petrol Post Driver reduces the physical demands on workers, especially when dealing with difficult or repetitive tasks such as large fence installation jobs. This is particularly important in smallholding environments, where workers often handle multiple responsibilities. Since using a Petrol Post Driver means posts are driven into the ground quickly and securely, there’s less risk of improperly set posts that may shift or collapse, ensuring a safer and more secure fence for livestock and horses.

Contact us

If you’d like to know more about Easy Petrol Post Driver products, please get in touch with us via the contact form on our website, or you can call us on +44 (0)114 2699 119 or email info@petrolpostdriver.com.