The KAPD-23 is a light-weight yet heavy-duty hydraulic post driver designed for efficient installation of T-posts, signposts, tubes, barrier posts and ground anchors.
Design:
- Weighing only about 42 lbs (tool only) according to one listing.
- Intended hydraulic system specification: working pressure about 1,0001,300 psi, oil flow approx. 5.3 gpm, impact rate up to 2,400 blows/min.
- Chuck size: standard approx. 1.80 (45 mm) diameter for the barrel/chuck. Custom sizes available.
- Activation by trigger lever; tool operates on open-centre hydraulic systems.
- The construction is optimized to convert for dual use: with the standard barrel it functions as a T-post driver; with the second LH-11 barrel (as listed) it may convert to pick hammer or ground anchor driver.
- The tool is built to adapt to existing hydraulic power units (skid steer, tractor, truck remote hydraulics) by using a flow divider when necessary to match flow rates.
Applications:The KAPD-23 is well suited for a variety of professional installation tasks:
- Driving T-posts, standard fence posts, road-barrier tubes, signposts. The product overview explicitly lists these uses.
- Driving ground anchors: the ability to convert to pick hammer / anchor driver means it can be used for ground-anchor installations (for example arrowhead types) in seconds.
- Contractors, farmers, fence installers or rental operations who need to drive many posts efficiently, often in variable soil conditions. The drivers light weight (42 lbs) helps mobility.
- Use with skid steer or tractor hydraulic outlets, especially in field or remote settings where dedicated air compressors may not be available but hydraulics exist. The open-centre system and moderate flow requirement (~5 gpm) make it suited for standard hydraulics.
- Jobs where the adapter/chuck flexibility is important: the KAPD-23 supports multiple chuck/drive-cap sizes (e.g., 2¼, 2½, 3) and even slotted chucks for channel or U-posts.
In short, its a versatile tool for post installation and anchor driving, offering hydraulic-drive speed and portability.
Contents:
- One (1) KAPD-23 Post Driver unit (including barrel and trigger lever).
- Standard T-post chuck (e.g., 1.80 ID as standard) included.