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"content": "<h4 data-sanitized-data-mce-style="margin-top: 0px !important;" data-mce-style="margin-top: 0px !important;" style="margin-top: 0px !important;">Reduce manual labour and equip yourself for fence-building success with our range of high-quality attachments!</h4>
<p>Starting a new rural fencing project may appear challenging, but having the right equipment can make the process much easier!</p>
<p>If you’re searching for the best attachments to assist you with effectively constructing your fence and setting posts, you might have come across either a post driver or a post digger.</p>
<p>The experts at Himac break down the post hole digger vs post driver debate and determine which attachment is best for your upcoming undertaking based on a number of factors.</p>
<h4 class="hr-2">Post Driver</h4>
<p>A <a href="/products/skid-steer-post-rammer" title="Himac Post Driver Attachment">post driver</a> doesn’t require any pre-digging or pilot holes before driving a post into soft or medium soil. In hard ground, a pilot hole is required which means they will need to dig a hole regardless, reducing the value proposition of the post driver.</p>
<p>While the post driver is capable of ramming posts with flat ends <span data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-fragment="1">in softer soil conditions</span>, we recommended using pointed posts to maximise efficiency during installation.</p>
<p>It is worth noting that soft or old wooden posts can splinter when using a post driver and it is ideal to use new wooden or steel posts measuring under 200 millimetres in diameter.</p>
<p>In summary, <a data-encoded-tag-name="meta" data-encoded-tag-value="" data-encoded-attr-charset="VVRGLTg="></a><span data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-fragment="1">considering that post drivers </span><span data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-fragment="1">prevent the need to dig the post holes, they save you a significant amount of time if applied in the correct soil conditions</span>. They are also fuel-efficient, demand less manual labour, and do not necessitate any extra tools for post-placement.</p>
<p class="mt-4 mb-6"><img src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0427/1685/6476/files/himac-attachments-blog-selecting-the-ideal-attachment-for-fence-construction-supp-1_62403bbc-0e37-4d2c-8e62-f81aa86d9947.jpg?v=1698904662" alt="Himac Post Driver Attachment for Fence Construction"></p>
<h4 class="hr-2">Post Hole Digger</h4>
<p><a href="/products/skid-steer-auger-drive" title="Auger Drives for Post Hole Drilling">Post hole diggers</a> require soil compaction after each post is inserted into a hole, resulting in additional time and labour required. This attachment has a vast range of uses including shed footings and larger strainer posts, it also comes with an optional concrete mixer bowl.</p>
<p>Post hole diggers excel not only in post-installation but can also extend their utility by utilising suitable attachments and an auger to dig holes for planting trees, shrubs, and more.</p>
<p>It can be used in much harsher and harder soil conditions than a post driver can, as well as providing the ability to be used in conjunction with all post types. This makes the post hole digger the more versatile attachment of the two as it allows fence post installation in all soil types.</p>
<p>While operating a post hole digger, the tractor needs to run at a higher engine speed, resulting in increased fuel consumption compared to a post driver. Post hole diggers also involve the use of additional specialised hand tools.</p>
<p class="mt-4 mb-6"><img src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0427/1685/6476/files/himac-attachments-blog-selecting-the-ideal-attachment-for-fence-construction-supp-2_5cbb85ae-6c8c-408e-9b7f-80a089263078.jpg?v=1698906720" alt="Post Hole Diggers (Auger Drives) for Fence Post Installation"></p>
<h4 class="hr-2">Choosing the right model for your needs</h4>
<p class="mt-4 mb-6"><img alt="Choosing the Right Fencing Attachment - Post Driver vs Auger Drive" src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0427/1685/6476/files/himac-attachments-blog-selecting-the-ideal-attachment-for-fence-construction-Comparison-3.jpg?v=1700092463"></p>
<h4 class="hr-2">Elevating your projects with premier attachments!</h4>
<p>You can trust Himac to not only provide quality attachments but also the best after-sales service!</p>
<p><a data-encoded-tag-name="meta" data-encoded-tag-value="" data-encoded-attr-charset="VVRGLTg="></a><span>We have a dedicated after-sales team to look after any issues that may arise</span><span>.</span></p>
<p><span>Instead of making you fill out countless numbers of warranty forms and waiting days, if not weeks, before knowing if you qualify for warranty or not, our team will have a solution for you the same day so you know exactly how and when the issue will be resolved. This means we get your machinery back up and running as fast as possible to save you time and money!</span></p>
<p>We also cover you when it matters the most with our 2 Year Warranty which is double the industry standard.</p>
<p>If you would like to learn more about either of these attachments, you can find them on this website. Alternatively, you can contact <a href="tel:1800888114"><strong>1800 888 114</strong></a> if you’d prefer to speak to a member of the Himac team.</p>",
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