Rhino Gas Powered Post Drivers
Six GPD models, one Honda GX35 engine, 1,720 blows per minute. A gas powered post driver — or gas post pounder, if that is what your crew calls it — sets T-posts, fence posts, sign posts, delineator posts and ground rods anywhere, with no compressor, power pack, or generator to haul.
The short version
Pick by the post you drive most. Ranch Pro for T-posts and ground rods. Fence Pro for round pipe to 2-3/8 in. Multi-Pro when volume matters. Multi-Pro XA for the widest post range. XAU for U-channel and square sign posts. Tent Stake when you drive at ground level.
The Six Rhino GPD Models
Every model runs the same Honda GX35 4-stroke at 1,720 blows per minute. What changes is weight, reach, and the chuck that grips your post.
Ranch Pro
The lightest driver in the line and the one most ranch and utility crews start with. Drives T-post, ground rod and 1 in. pipe straight out of the case.
Fence Pro
Built for fence installers running round pipe. Handles 1-1/4 in. through 2-3/8 in. OD pipe standard – add a Chuck-Lok adapter for T-post and ground rod.
Multi-Pro
The volume workhorse: 35% more driving power than the Fence Pro, and the widest standard post range of any driver here – T-post through 2-3/8 in. pipe with no adapter.
Multi-Pro XA
Everything the Multi-Pro drives, plus an extended anvil that opens up wood post, channel, and PostMaster work with the right chuck. The one to buy if the job list keeps changing.
Multi-Pro XAU
The sign post driver of the line, and the square post driver crews reach for. Channel post, PostMaster, breakaway channel, C-post, delineator post and silt fence are all standard here – no chuck to buy – and it comes with an ergonomic top throttle.
Multi-Pro Tent Stake
Purpose-built for tent and event crews. Tent stakes from 3/4 in. to 2-1/2 in. are standard, and the top throttle means driving at ground level without stooping over a side handle.
Gas Post Driver Spec Comparison
| Model | Rhino code | Weight (lb) | Length (in.) | BPM | Master chuck | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ranch Pro | GPD-30 | 35.8 | 24 | 1,720 | 1-3/4 in. | T-posts, ground rods, form pins |
| Fence Pro | GPD-40 | 37.8 | 24 | 1,720 | 2-1/2 in. | Round pipe and larger fence posts |
| Multi-Pro | GPD-45 | 43.7 | 26.75 | 1,720 | 2-1/2 in. | High-volume fence and sign crews |
| Multi-Pro XA | GPD-45 XA | 47 | 28.5 | 1,720 | 2-1/2 in. | Widest range of post types |
| Multi-Pro XAU | GPD-45 XAU | 47.25 | 28.5 | 1,720 | 2-1/2 in. | U-channel and square sign posts |
| Multi-Pro Tent Stake | GPD-45 TS | 51 | 28.5 | 1,720 | 2-1/2 in. | Tent stakes, ground-level work |
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Post Driver Accessories: the chuck decides what you can drive
The engine is identical across the line — the master chuck is what grips the post. A 1-3/4 in. chuck takes T-post, ground rod and form pin. A 2-1/2 in. chuck opens up round pipe, U-channel, square sign post and PostMaster. Adapters and driving caps step it down for smaller profiles, so tell us the post before you order and we will ship the driver already matched.
All six run a Honda GX35 4-stroke, so there is no fuel mixing and no compressor. Chuck adapters, driving caps, and reach extensions are listed under GPD gas series accessories.
Which Gas Post Driver Do You Need?
Start with the post profile, then the volume of work. The chuck matters as much as the engine.
T-posts and ground rods
Studded T-post, form pins, and 8 ft ground rods on ranch and utility work. The lightest gas t post driver in the line at 35.8 lb.
Ranch Pro GPD-30 →Round pipe and fence posts
The gas powered fence post driver for round pipe up to 2-3/8 in. OD plus T-post — chain link, corral, and pasture fence lines.
Fence Pro GPD-40 →High-volume fence crews
35% more driving power than the Fence Pro for crews setting posts all day, every day.
Multi-Pro GPD-45 →Mixed post types
Extended anvil and the tallest reach in the line — the widest range of post profiles from one driver.
Multi-Pro XA →Sign posts, U-channel, Telespar
The channel and square post driver for perforated square tube, Telespar, and U-channel sign posts — side or top throttle.
Multi-Pro XAU →Tent stakes and ground-level work
Top throttle so the operator can drive stakes at ground level without crouching over a side-throttle handle.
Multi-Pro Tent Stake →Why Crews Choose Gas Over Air or Hydraulic
A gas powered post driver carries its own engine. That single fact decides most purchases.
No support equipment
No compressor, no hydraulic power pack, no generator, no hose to drag down a fence line. One operator, one tool, one fuel can.
Honda GX35 4-stroke
Straight gasoline, no oil mixing, and the service network to match. Starts and runs like every other Honda small engine on the truck.
Goes where trucks cannot
Solar fields and guardrail runs, trail fence, and remote pasture where support equipment simply cannot follow the crew.
Setup measured in seconds
No hose to run, no couplers to bleed, no compressor to warm up. Fuel it, pull the cord, and drive — which is why rental fleets and municipal crews keep gas powered post pounders on the truck for short-notice work.
Need air or hydraulic instead? See Rhino pneumatic post drivers and Rhino hydraulic post drivers, the full post driver category, post pullers for taking them back out, or mounted post drivers for high-volume pile work.
What Each Driver Can Drive
Every post type Rhino rates the gas line for, and exactly which chuck, adapter or drive cap you need to add. Part numbers are Rhino’s — give us the number and we will put it in the box.
| Post type | Ranch Pro | Fence Pro | Multi-Pro | Multi-Pro XA | Multi-Pro XAU | Tent Stake |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Post, Rods & Form Pins | ||||||
| Fiberglass T-post | Standard | Chuck-Lok 1-3/4 in. Adapter$43 | Standard | Standard | Notcompatible | Notcompatible |
| T-posts | Standard | Chuck-Lok 1-3/4 in. Adapter$43 | Standard | Standard | Notcompatible | Notcompatible |
| 3/4″ to 1″ ground rod | Standard | Chuck-Lok 1 in. Adapter$43 | Standard | Standard | Notcompatible | Notcompatible |
| 1″ concrete form pins | Standard | Chuck-Lok 1 in. Adapter$43 | Standard | Standard | Notcompatible | Notcompatible |
| Pipe | ||||||
| 1″ pipe (1.315 OD) | Standard | Chuck-Lok 1 in. Adapter$43 | Standard | Standard | Notcompatible | Notcompatible |
| 1-1/4″ to 1-5/8″ OD pipe | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Notcompatible | Notcompatible |
| 1-3/4″ to 2-3/8″ OD pipe | Notcompatible | Standard | Standard | Standard | Notcompatible | Notcompatible |
| Channel, Sign & Silt Fence | ||||||
| 1.2 to 4 lb/ft channel postMaster Halco PostMasterBreakaway channel | Notcompatible | Notcompatible | Notcompatible | Channel Post Chuck$190 | Standard | Notcompatible |
| C-postSuper C-post | Notcompatible | Notcompatible | Notcompatible | Channel Post Chuck$190 | Standard | Notcompatible |
| Silt fence post | Notcompatible | Notcompatible | Notcompatible | Channel Post Chuck$190 | Standard | Notcompatible |
| Telespar & Square Tube | ||||||
| Telespar posts | Notcompatible | Notcompatible | U-Channel Drive Kit$432 | U-Channel Drive Kit$432 | U-Channel Drive Kit$432 | Notcompatible |
| Breakaway Telespar | Notcompatible | Notcompatible | U-Channel Drive Kit$432 | U-Channel Drive Kit$432 | U-Channel Drive Kit$432 | Notcompatible |
| 2-1/4″ to 2-1/2″ square tube | Notcompatible | Notcompatible | Square Chuck Assembly$179 | Square Chuck Assembly$179 | Notcompatible | Notcompatible |
| Wood Post | ||||||
| 2-1/2″ to 3-7/8″ round wood | Notcompatible | Notcompatible | Notcompatible | Round Wood Chuck + XA Adapter Plate$276 | Notcompatible | Notcompatible |
| 2″ to 2-7/8″ square wood | Notcompatible | Notcompatible | Notcompatible | Square Wood Chuck + XA Adapter Plate$276 | Notcompatible | Notcompatible |
| Stakes | ||||||
| 3/4″ to 2-1/2″ tent stakes | Notcompatible | Notcompatible | Tent Stake Chuck Tube$179 | Notcompatible | Notcompatible | Standard |
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Schedule 40 vs. Schedule 80: what the numbers actually mean
Nominal pipe size is not the outside diameter. A “2 inch” pipe measures 2.375 in. OD — that OD is what the chuck grips, and it is identical in schedule 40 and schedule 80. The schedule only changes wall thickness and inside diameter. Rhino requires schedule 40 or heavier; thinner wall can mushroom under the hammer.
| Nominal size | Outside dia. (OD) | Sch 40 inside dia. | Sch 80 inside dia. | What grips it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/2″ | 0.840 | 0.622 | 0.546 | 1″ Chuck-Lok adapter |
| 3/4″ | 1.050 | 0.824 | 0.742 | 1″ Chuck-Lok adapter |
| 1″ | 1.315 | 1.049 | 0.957 | 1″ Chuck-Lok adapter |
| 1-1/4″ | 1.660 | 1.380 | 1.278 | 1-3/4″ Chuck-Lok adapter |
| 1-1/2″ | 1.900 | 1.610 | 1.500 | 2″ Chuck-Lok adapter |
| 2″ | 2.375 | 2.067 | 1.939 | Master chuck, no adapter |
Pipe wall thickness must be schedule 40 or heavier, or the pipe can deform under the hammer. Telespar and square tube drive caps are sized to the post — tell us the outside dimension and we will match it. Shop chucks, adapters and drive caps.
See the Drivers Work
Short clips from the field — setting T-post, driving channel, and what the top throttle actually changes.
Ranch Pro — driving a metal pipe fence post
Fence Pro — setting temporary fence
Multi-Pro — PostMaster and mixed post work
Tent Stake Driver — top throttle at ground level
Gas Post Driver Questions
What is a gas powered post driver?
A gas powered post driver is a handheld tool with its own engine that hammers fence posts, T-posts, sign posts and ground rods into the ground. Rhino GPD drivers run a Honda GX35 4-stroke at 1,720 blows per minute, so one operator can set posts anywhere without a compressor, hydraulic power pack, or generator.
Which Rhino gas post driver should I buy?
Match the driver to the post. The Ranch Pro handles T-posts, ground rods and form pins. The Fence Pro adds round pipe up to 2-3/8 in. OD. The Multi-Pro brings 35% more power for high-volume work, the Multi-Pro XA extends the anvil for the widest range of posts, the XAU is the U-channel and square sign post specialist, and the Tent Stake driver uses a top throttle for driving at ground level.
What is the difference between a post driver and a post pounder?
Nothing – they are two names for the same tool. Crews say gas post pounder as often as gas powered post driver, and both describe a powered hammer that drives a post without an auger, tractor, or manual slam driver.
Will a gas powered t post driver work in rocky ground?
Yes, within reason. A gas driver delivers 1,720 blows per minute, which walks a T-post through packed clay, caliche and mixed rock far better than a manual pounder. In solid rock you will still need to pre-drill with a rock drill and set the post in grout.
Can these drive square sign posts and Telespar?
Yes. Fit the Multi-Pro XAU for U-channel and square perforated tube such as Telespar, and use the matching chuck adapter for the post profile. Adapters and driving caps are listed with the GPD accessories.
Do I need any air or hydraulic supply?
No. Every GPD model is self-contained. That is the reason crews choose gas over pneumatic or hydraulic drivers for fence lines, solar fields, and remote work where dragging a compressor or power pack is not practical.
Which is the best gas powered post driver?
There is no single best fence post driver — there is the right one for your post. For T-post and ground rod work the Ranch Pro is the best gas powered post driver in the line because it is the lightest. For mixed fence work most crews land on the Multi-Pro, and for sign and channel work the XAU. Match the post first, then the weight you want to carry all day.
Do you rent gas post drivers, or sell to rental fleets?
We sell rather than rent, and we supply rental fleets and municipalities directly — including the Rental Pro kit configurations. If you are pricing a post driver rental against owning one, call us and we will run the math on your post count.
Where can I buy a Rhino post driver near me?
Crowder Supply is an authorized Rhino dealer shipping GPD drivers nationwide, most orders the same day — so if you are searching for Rhino post driver dealers near me, you have found one. Call the number at the top of the page and we will match the driver and chuck to the posts you are setting.
Not sure which driver or chuck fits your posts?
Tell us the post profile and how many you set in a day. We will match the GPD model, the master chuck, and any adapters you need before anything ships.