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Hornet

Post Driver Series

Drives fence posts, t-posts, sign posts, median dividers, pipe fence, tent stakes, and railroad ties with ease.
900
Strikes Per Minute
1,150
ft.-lb. Energy Class
42,432
lb. Impact Force

Drive like a pro even on your own

Quick and powerful post driver that utilizes jackhammer style power cell that offers controlled high-speed performance. The hydraulic grapple allows one person to pick up, load, and drive posts, making the Hornet an all-in-one driving solution. Tilt Option allows up to 20° tilt left or right.

The model T7 drives T-posts up to 7" diameter posts/pipes with 500-900 strikes/minute and compares to the 750 ft.-lb. energy class. The model T8-RR drives T-posts up to 8" diameter posts and pipes at 400-800 strikes/minute and compares to the 1,150 ft.-lb. energy class. The railroad tie flat driving tool allows the unit to drive railroad ties, posts, and pipes up to 12".

Hornet post drivers come standard with a flow control valve, allowing the post driver to run on vehicles with hydraulic flows up to 30 GPM. Tool-less quick change feature makes swapping driving tools without hammer or punch a breeze. An additional weight kit lets operators fine-tune driver weight to match vehicle operating capacity which can increase driving speed up to 50% faster than base unit. 

 

FeaturesGroundbreaking

Grapple

Grapple option can be added to any model for a true one-person operation. The grapple option will allow the operator to grab the post (not including t-posts) off the ground, load it into the Hornet, and drive it in the ground without leaving the vehicle seat.

Weight Kit Option

Adds up to 616 lb. to the Hornet's weight which reduces vibration and allows for more efficient driving. Includes 14 ballast plates (non-tilt Hornets), 11 ballast plates (tilt Hornets), so you can fine tune the weight of the post driver to match the operating capacity of the vehicle which can increase driving speed up to 50% faster than base unit. 

Tool-less Quick Change System

Tool-less quick change system makes swapping driving tools without hammer or punch a breeze. Choose a domed, flat, or railroad tie flat driving tool (T8-RR only).  Driving tools are made thicker and stronger than those of our competitors. This helps to prevent downtime and increase productivity.

Flow Control Valve

Unlike most of our competitors, our flow control valve allows the Hornet to run on vehicles with hydraulic flow up to 30 GPM, including high-flow vehicles, without excessive wear on the power cell. 

Post Holder Tie Down

Post holder with tie down locations for transporting post/pipe when needed. 

Hornet Drivers include:

Nitrogen cylinder

Nitrogen gas charging kit

Post pulling chain (can also be used as a plumb bob and depth gauge)

Tilt

Tilt option allows up to 20 ° tilt in each direction.

Mounts

Skid-Steer, Backhoe and Excavator are standard mount options. Custom mounts are available by submitting the Custom Backhoe & Excavator Mount Form.

Hornet post driver

Options and Specifications

Hornet Model Type
Postdriver Mount Types
Postdriver Grapple Options
Postdriver Tilt Options
Postdriver Weight Options
  • Post Dimensions (inches)

    T-post to 7"

  • Energy Class

    750 ft.-lb.

  • Maximum Strikes per Minute

    900

  • Overall Length (inches)

    29"

  • Overall Width (inches)

    27"

  • Overall Height (inches)

    46.5"

  • Machine Weight

    990 lb.

  • Hydraulic Requirements

    2,000 - 3,500 PSI; 10 - 30 GPM

  • Driving Tool Inside Diameter (inches)

    7.27"

  • Driving Tool Shaft Diameter (inches)

    2.7"

  • Mount

    Backhoe & Excavator

  • Excavator Weight*

    9,000 lb. and over

  • Post Dimensions (inches)

    T-post to 7"

  • Energy Class

    750 ft.-lb.

  • Maximum Strikes per Minute

    900

  • Overall Length (inches)

    27"

  • Overall Width (inches)

    45.75"

  • Overall Height (inches)

    46"

  • Machine Weight

    1,340 lb.

  • Hydraulic Requirements

    2,000 - 3,500 PSI; 10 - 30 GPM

  • Driving Tool Inside Diameter (inches)

    7.27"

  • Driving Tool Shaft Diameter (inches)

    2.7"

  • Mount

    Skid-Steer Quick Attach (not for front end loaders)

  • Post Dimensions (inches)

    T-post to 7"

  • Energy Class

    750 ft.-lb.

  • Maximum Strikes per Minute

    900

  • Overall Length (inches)

    27"

  • Overall Width (inches)

    45.75"

  • Overall Height (inches)

    46"

  • Machine Weight

    1,956 lb.

  • Hydraulic Requirements

    2,000 - 3,500 PSI; 10 - 30 GPM

  • Driving Tool Inside Diameter (inches)

    7.27"

  • Driving Tool Shaft Diameter (inches)

    2.7"

  • Mount

    Skid-Steer Quick Attach (not for front end loaders)

  • Post Dimensions (inches)

    T-post to 7"

  • Energy Class

    750 ft.-lb.

  • Maximum Strikes per Minute

    900

  • Overall Length (inches)

    29"

  • Overall Width (inches)

    27"

  • Overall Height (inches)

    50.3"

  • Machine Weight

    1,110 lb.

  • Hydraulic Requirements

    2,000 - 3,500 PSI; 10 - 30 GPM

  • Driving Tool Inside Diameter (inches)

    7.27"

  • Driving Tool Shaft Diameter (inches)

    2.7"

  • Mount

    Backhoe & Excavator

  • Excavator Weight*

    9,000 lb. and over

  • Post Dimensions (inches)

    T-post to 7"

  • Energy Class

    750 ft.-lb.

  • Maximum Strikes per Minute

    900

  • Overall Length (inches)

    29.2"

  • Overall Width (inches)

    45.75"

  • Overall Height (inches)

    48.8"

  • Machine Weight

    1,465 lb.

  • Hydraulic Requirements

    2,000 - 3,500 PSI; 10 - 30 GPM

  • Driving Tool Inside Diameter (inches)

    7.27"

  • Driving Tool Shaft Diameter (inches)

    2.7"

  • Mount

    Skid-Steer Quick Attach (not for front end loaders)

  • Post Dimensions (inches)

    T-post to 7"

  • Energy Class

    750 ft.-lb.

  • Maximum Strikes per Minute

    900

  • Overall Length (inches)

    31"

  • Overall Width (inches)

    27"

  • Overall Height (inches)

    50.3"

  • Machine Weight

    1,260 lb.

  • Hydraulic Requirements

    2,000 - 3,500 PSI; 10 - 30 GPM

  • Driving Tool Inside Diameter (inches)

    7.27"

  • Driving Tool Shaft Diameter (inches)

    2.7"

  • Mount

    Backhoe & Excavator

  • Excavator Weight*

    9,000 lb. and over

  • Post Dimensions (inches)

    T-post to 7"

  • Energy Class

    750 ft.-lb.

  • Maximum Strikes per Minute

    900

  • Overall Length (inches)

    31"

  • Overall Width (inches)

    45.75"

  • Overall Height (inches)

    48.8"

  • Machine Weight

    1,565 lb.

  • Hydraulic Requirements

    2,000 - 3,500 PSI; 10 - 30 GPM

  • Driving Tool Inside Diameter (inches)

    7.27"

  • Driving Tool Shaft Diameter (inches)

    2.7"

  • Mount

    Skid-Steer Quick Attach (not for front end loaders)

  • Post Dimensions (inches)

    T-post to 7"

  • Energy Class

    750 ft.-lb.

  • Maximum Strikes per Minute

    900

  • Overall Length (inches)

    31"

  • Overall Width (inches)

    45.75"

  • Overall Height (inches)

    48.8"

  • Machine Weight

    2,045 lb.

  • Hydraulic Requirements

    2,000 - 3,500 PSI; 10 - 30 GPM

  • Driving Tool Inside Diameter (inches)

    7.27"

  • Driving Tool Shaft Diameter (inches)

    2.7"

  • Mount

    Skid-Steer Quick Attach (not for front end loaders)

  • Post Dimensions (inches)

    T-post to 7"

  • Energy Class

    750 ft.-lb.

  • Maximum Strikes per Minute

    900

  • Overall Length (inches)

    29.2"

  • Overall Width (inches)

    45.75"

  • Overall Height (inches)

    48.8"

  • Machine Weight

    2,077 lb.

  • Hydraulic Requirements

    2,000 - 3,500 PSI; 10 - 30 GPM

  • Driving Tool Inside Diameter (inches)

    7.27"

  • Driving Tool Shaft Diameter (inches)

    2.7"

  • Mount

    Skid-Steer Quick Attach (not for front end loaders)

  • Post Dimensions (inches)

    T-post to 7"

  • Energy Class

    750 ft.-lb.

  • Maximum Strikes per Minute

    900

  • Overall Length (inches)

    31"

  • Overall Width (inches)

    27"

  • Overall Height (inches)

    46.5"

  • Machine Weight

    1,135 lb.

  • Hydraulic Requirements

    2,000 - 3,500 PSI; 10 - 30 GPM

  • Driving Tool Inside Diameter (inches)

    7.27"

  • Driving Tool Shaft Diameter (inches)

    2.7"

  • Mount

    Backhoe & Excavator

  • Excavator Weight*

    9,000 lb. and over

  • Post Dimensions (inches)

    T-post to 7"

  • Energy Class

    750 ft.-lb.

  • Maximum Strikes per Minute

    900

  • Overall Length (inches)

    28.8"

  • Overall Width (inches)

    45.75"

  • Overall Height (inches)

    46"

  • Machine Weight

    1,430 lb.

  • Hydraulic Requirements

    2,000 - 3,500 PSI; 10 - 30 GPM

  • Driving Tool Inside Diameter (inches)

    7.27"

  • Driving Tool Shaft Diameter (inches)

    2.7"

  • Mount

    Skid-Steer Quick Attach (not for front end loaders)

  • Post Dimensions (inches)

    T-post to 7"

  • Energy Class

    750 ft.-lb.

  • Maximum Strikes per Minute

    900

  • Overall Length (inches)

    28.8"

  • Overall Width (inches)

    45.75"

  • Overall Height (inches)

    46"

  • Machine Weight

    1,910 lb.

  • Hydraulic Requirements

    2,000 - 3,500 PSI; 10 - 30 GPM

  • Driving Tool Inside Diameter (inches)

    7.27"

  • Driving Tool Shaft Diameter (inches)

    2.7"

  • Mount

    Skid-Steer Quick Attach (not for front end loaders)

  • Post Dimensions (inches)

    T-post to 8" (RR tie with optional RR tie flat driving tool PN 196074R)

  • Energy Class

    1,150 ft.-lb.

  • Maximum Strikes per Minute

    800

  • Overall Length (inches)

    29.5"

  • Overall Width (inches)

    27"

  • Overall Height (inches)

    53.5"

  • Machine Weight

    1,190 lb.

  • Hydraulic Requirements

    2,200 - 3,500 PSI; 13 - 30 GPM

  • Driving Tool Inside Diameter (inches)

    8.27"

  • Driving Tool Shaft Diameter (inches)

    3"

  • Mount

    Backhoe & Excavator

  • Excavator Weight*

    13,500 lb. and over

  • Post Dimensions (inches)

    T-post to 8" (RR tie with optional RR tie flat driving tool PN 196074R)

  • Energy Class

    1,150 ft.-lb.

  • Maximum Strikes per Minute

    800

  • Overall Length (inches)

    27.4"

  • Overall Width (inches)

    45.75"

  • Overall Height (inches)

    52.8"

  • Machine Weight

    1,565 lb.

  • Hydraulic Requirements

    2,200 - 3,500 PSI; 13 - 30 GPM

  • Driving Tool Inside Diameter (inches)

    8.27"

  • Driving Tool Shaft Diameter (inches)

    3"

  • Mount

    Skid-Steer Quick Attach (not for front end loaders)

  • Post Dimensions (inches)

    T-post to 8" (RR tie with optional RR tie flat driving tool PN 196074R)

  • Energy Class

    1,150 ft.-lb.

  • Maximum Strikes per Minute

    800

  • Overall Length (inches)

    27.4"

  • Overall Width (inches)

    45.75"

  • Overall Height (inches)

    52.8"

  • Machine Weight

    2,176 lb.

  • Hydraulic Requirements

    2,200 - 3,500 PSI; 13 - 30 GPM

  • Driving Tool Inside Diameter (inches)

    8.27"

  • Driving Tool Shaft Diameter (inches)

    3"

  • Mount

    Skid-Steer Quick Attach (not for front end loaders)

  • Post Dimensions (inches)

    T-post to 8" (RR tie with optional RR tie flat driving tool PN 196074R)

  • Energy Class

    1,150 ft.-lb.

  • Maximum Strikes per Minute

    800

  • Overall Length (inches)

    29.5"

  • Overall Width (inches)

    27"

  • Overall Height (inches)

    57.7"

  • Machine Weight

    1,315 lb.

  • Hydraulic Requirements

    2,200 - 3,500 PSI; 13 - 30 GPM

  • Driving Tool Inside Diameter (inches)

    8.27"

  • Driving Tool Shaft Diameter (inches)

    3"

  • Mount

    Backhoe & Excavator

  • Excavator Weight*

    13,500 lb. and over

  • Post Dimensions (inches)

    T-post to 8" (RR tie with optional RR tie flat driving tool PN 196074R)

  • Energy Class

    1,150 ft.-lb.

  • Maximum Strikes per Minute

    800

  • Overall Length (inches)

    29.4"

  • Overall Width (inches)

    45.75"

  • Overall Height (inches)

    56.3"

  • Machine Weight

    1,690 lb.

  • Hydraulic Requirements

    2,200 - 3,500 PSI; 13 - 30 GPM

  • Driving Tool Inside Diameter (inches)

    8.27"

  • Driving Tool Shaft Diameter (inches)

    3"

  • Mount

    Skid-Steer Quick Attach (not for front end loaders)

  • Post Dimensions (inches)

    T-post to 8" (RR tie with optional RR tie flat driving tool PN 196074R)

  • Energy Class

    1,150 ft.-lb.

  • Maximum Strikes per Minute

    800

  • Overall Length (inches)

    31.2"

  • Overall Width (inches)

    27"

  • Overall Height (inches)

    57.7"

  • Machine Weight

    1,465 lb.

  • Hydraulic Requirements

    2,200 - 3,500 PSI; 13 - 30 GPM

  • Driving Tool Inside Diameter (inches)

    8.27"

  • Driving Tool Shaft Diameter (inches)

    3"

  • Mount

    Backhoe & Excavator

  • Excavator Weight*

    13,500 lb. and over

  • Post Dimensions (inches)

    T-post to 8" (RR tie with optional RR tie flat driving tool PN 196074R)

  • Energy Class

    1,150 ft.-lb.

  • Maximum Strikes per Minute

    800

  • Overall Length (inches)

    31.2"

  • Overall Width (inches)

    45.75"

  • Overall Height (inches)

    56.3"

  • Machine Weight

    1,770 lb.

  • Hydraulic Requirements

    2,200 - 3,500 PSI; 13 - 30 GPM

  • Driving Tool Inside Diameter (inches)

    8.27"

  • Driving Tool Shaft Diameter (inches)

    3"

  • Mount

    Skid-Steer Quick Attach (not for front end loaders)

  • Post Dimensions (inches)

    T-post to 8" (RR tie with optional RR tie flat driving tool PN 196074R)

  • Energy Class

    1,150 ft.-lb.

  • Maximum Strikes per Minute

    800

  • Overall Length (inches)

    31.2"

  • Overall Width (inches)

    45.75"

  • Overall Height (inches)

    56.3"

  • Machine Weight

    2,250 lb.

  • Hydraulic Requirements

    2,200 - 3,500 PSI; 13 - 30 GPM

  • Driving Tool Inside Diameter (inches)

    8.27"

  • Driving Tool Shaft Diameter (inches)

    3"

  • Mount

    Skid-Steer Quick Attach (not for front end loaders)

  • Post Dimensions (inches)

    T-post to 8" (RR tie with optional RR tie flat driving tool PN 196074R)

  • Energy Class

    1,150 ft.-lb.

  • Maximum Strikes per Minute

    800

  • Overall Length (inches)

    29.4"

  • Overall Width (inches)

    45.75"

  • Overall Height (inches)

    56.3"

  • Machine Weight

    2,295 lb.

  • Hydraulic Requirements

    2,200 - 3,500 PSI; 13 - 30 GPM

  • Driving Tool Inside Diameter (inches)

    8.27"

  • Driving Tool Shaft Diameter (inches)

    3"

  • Mount

    Skid-Steer Quick Attach (not for front end loaders)

  • Post Dimensions (inches)

    T-post to 8" (RR tie with optional RR tie flat driving tool PN 196074R)

  • Energy Class

    1,150 ft.-lb.

  • Maximum Strikes per Minute

    800

  • Overall Length (inches)

    29.2"

  • Overall Width (inches)

    45.75"

  • Overall Height (inches)

    52.8"

  • Machine Weight

    1,630 lb.

  • Hydraulic Requirements

    2,000 - 3,500 PSI; 13 - 30 GPM

  • Driving Tool Inside Diameter (inches)

    8.27"

  • Driving Tool Shaft Diameter (inches)

    3"

  • Mount

    Skid-Steer Quick Attach (not for front end loaders)

  • Post Dimensions (inches)

    T-post to 8" (RR tie with optional RR tie flat driving tool PN 196074R)

  • Energy Class

    1,150 ft.-lb.

  • Maximum Strikes per Minute

    800

  • Overall Length (inches)

    31.2"

  • Overall Width (inches)

    27"

  • Overall Height (inches)

    53.5"

  • Machine Weight

    1,345 lb.

  • Hydraulic Requirements

    2,200 - 3,500 PSI; 13 - 30 GPM

  • Driving Tool Inside Diameter (inches)

    8.27"

  • Driving Tool Shaft Diameter (inches)

    3"

  • Mount

    Backhoe & Excavator

  • Excavator Weight*

    13,500 lb. and over

  • Post Dimensions (inches)

    T-post to 8" (RR tie with optional RR tie flat driving tool PN 196074R)

  • Energy Class

    1,150 ft.-lb.

  • Maximum Strikes per Minute

    800

  • Overall Length (inches)

    29.2"

  • Overall Width (inches)

    45.75"

  • Overall Height (inches)

    52.8"

  • Machine Weight

    2,110 lb.

  • Hydraulic Requirements

    2,200 - 3,500 PSI; 13 - 30 GPM

  • Driving Tool Inside Diameter (inches)

    8.27"

  • Driving Tool Shaft Diameter (inches)

    3"

  • Mount

    Skid-Steer Quick Attach (not for front end loaders)

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