Rhino PD-55 Air Post Driver
The legendary PD-55. For nearly 40 years, the PD-55 and its predecessor - the PD-50 have been the productivity leaders in post driving. At just 54 pounds and with a 3-1⁄2" piston, the brutally tough PD-55 is capable of handling your toughest applications quickly and efficiently. The PD-55 is ideally suited for driving t-posts, ground rods, tent stakes, grape stakes, delineator posts, form pins and fence posts up to 3-5⁄8".
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For professional fence installers using the Master Halco® Postmaster and Postmaster Plus® Fence Systems, and similar types of post systems. Installed with PD-55 Postmaster chuck and adaptor to drive both original Postmaster Post and Postmaster Plus post. Other PD-55 bolt-in adaptors can be used with the Postmaster Chuck - just remove the special Postmaster adaptor and replace with another PD-55 adaptor. Already own a PD-55? Order just the chuck and adaptor (70620).
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- Made in U.S.A.
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- Contains all essential tools for the job
- Makes transportation easy
- Preserve warranty with Filter-Lubricator
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PD-55 Post Drivers
| Part | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 70013 | PD-55 Medium Duty Post Driver Includes a 3-7⁄8" ID master chuck |
$2,025.00 Add |
| 70019 | PD-55 Postmaster® and Plus Post Driver Includes Postmaster Chuck, Slotted Chuck, and Postmaster Adaptor for PD-55 (will only work with 70589) Hardware |
$2,285.00 Add |
| 70620 | PD-55 Postmaster® and Plus Drive Kit Includes Postmaster Chuck, Slotted Chuck, and Postmaster Adaptor for PD-55 (will only work with 70589) Hardware |
$1,116.38 Add |
Accessories and Adaptors
| Part | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 600000 | Throttle Valve Kit with 5' hose whip* | $400.00 Add |
| 71199 | 15'-2" Hose Whip Assembly | $146.56 Add |
| 601128 | Filter-Regulator-Lubricator* For operator safety and post driver protection |
$416.78 Add |
| 225001 | Carrier for Filter-Regulator-Lubricator* | $208.39 Add |
| 225005 | Filter-Regulator-Lubricator and Carrier pre-assembled Both 225001 and 601128 |
$654.94 Add |
| 70609 | 3-1⁄2" ID Chuck Adapter | $214.12 Add |
| 70610 | 3" ID Chuck Adapter | $214.12 Add |
| 70611 | 2-1⁄2" ID Chuck Adapter | $214.12 Add |
| 70612 | 2" ID Chuck Adapter | $214.12 Add |
| 70613 | 1-1⁄2" ID Chuck Adapter | $214.12 Add |
| 70614 | 1" ID Chuck Adapter | $214.12 Add |
| 70615 | 2" PD 55 Heavy Chuck Adapter | $238.16 Add |
| Channel Post Chuck Adapters Click here for inside dimensions |
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| 70617 | 1.2-1.5 lbs/ft Posts | $214.12 Add |
| 70618 | 2.0-2.75 lbs/ft Posts | $214.12 Add |
| 70619 | 3.0-4.0 lbs/ft Posts | $214.12 Add |
* Required for operation
Miscellaneous Accessories
| Part | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 71201 | Transport Cart | $893.10 Add |
| 607000 | Hose Assembly 3⁄4" and up to 25' Hose. Includes assembly, labor and all parts EXCEPT hose. Add $3.50 per foot for length of hose needed |
$72.14 Add |
| 605006 | 3⁄4" Extra Hose Price per foot |
$4.52 Add |
| 100048 | Air Hose Assembly - 100' x 3⁄4" | $489.90 Add |
| 70832 | PD 55 Chuck Adapter for Channel Post Break-Away Anchor System | $238.16 Add |
| 70836 | Drive Cap for the Channel Post Break-Away Anchor System | $409.91 Add |
| 70620 | Postmaster Drive Kit for PD-55 (Chuck & Adapter) Includes 70677 & 70589 |
$1,116.38 Add |
| 70589 | PD-55 Postmaster Chuck – Slotted Chuck | $904.55 Add |
| 70677 | Postmaster Adapter for PD-55 Can only be used with 70589 |
$206.10 Add |
| 71014 | PD-55 Chuck Adapter for the Square Tube Break-Away Anchor System | $238.16 Add |
| 71004 | 1-1⁄4" Low Drive Extension Drive Cap for Square Breakaway Bases 1" Pin | $409.91 Add |
| 71005 | 1-1⁄2" Low Drive Extension Drive Cap for Square Breakaway Bases 1-1⁄4" Pin | $409.91 Add |
| 71006 | 1-3⁄4" Low Drive Extension Drive Cap for Square Breakaway Bases 1-1⁄2" Pin | $409.91 Add |
| 71007 | 2" Low Drive Extension Drive Cap for Square Breakaway Bases 1-3⁄4" Pin | $409.91 Add |
| 71008 | 2-1⁄4" Low Drive Extension Drive Cap for Square Breakaway Bases 2" Pin | $409.91 Add |
| 71009 | 2-1⁄2" Low Drive Extension Drive Cap for Square Breakaway Bases 2-1⁄4" Pin | $409.91 Add |
| 71260 | 2" Drive Cap for Schedule 40 Pipe with T-Bar and Clip | $303.43 Add |
| 71261 | 2-1⁄2" Drive Cap for Schedule 40 Pipe with T-Bar and Clip | $303.43 Add |
| 71262 | 3" Drive Cap for Schedule 40 Pipe with T-Bar and Clipf | $333.20 Add |
Kit Packages
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Rhino PD-55 Economy Kit
Simply the basics. This kit is designed to provide the simple requirements to begin post driving.
| Part Number | Description/Contents | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 71273 | Items Included:
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$3,284.95 Add |
Rhino PD-55 Utility Kit
Designed to outfit a utility vehicle with the essential elements to allow crews to quickly and efficiently disembark a vehicle and perform required tasks.
| Part Number | Description/Contents | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 71277 |
Includes:
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$4,339.45 Add |
Rhino PDT-55 Transport Kit
Full Kit Ready to Go. Transport your Driver, Chucks and Accessories. Choice of 4 Chuck Adaptors.
| Part Number | Description/Contents | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 71216 | Included:
Free shipping via UPS Ground within the Continental United States * Chuck adapter selection is customizable. |
$4,703.73 Add |
Rhino PDT-55 Total Solutions Package
Full purpose transportable kit. Ready to tackle any job quickly. Choice of 4 Chuck Adaptors.
| Part Number | Description/Contents | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 71269 | Included:
Free shipping via UPS Ground within the Continental United States * Chuck adapter selection is customizable. |
$6,248.46 Add |
Additional Available Kits
| Part Number | Description/Contents | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 71341 |
PD-55 Fence Post Kit Includes:
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$3,245.05 Add |
| 71342 |
PD-55 Square Post Driver Kit Includes:
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$3,657.30 Add |
| 71343 |
PD-55 Channel Post Driver Kit Includes:
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$3,657.30 Add |
Specifications
Top Cover:
Ductile iron casting, high in strength and ductility has a 1" (25.4 mm) diameter handle designed into the cover for easy handling and carrying. O-Ring sealed.
Body:
Ductile iron casting, with excellent wear resistant characteristics. The air inlet is cast into the body and tapped with 3⁄4" NPT female threaded ports, along with 1" (25.4 mm) diameter ergonomically designed side handles for easy handling and carrying. Chuck bolts pass thru the lower body flange into tapped holes in the chuck mounting plate allowing special chucks to be made in a wide variety of shapes and sizes.
Piston:
3-1⁄2" - Alloy steel heat treated with a ground surface with hard chrome plate. Designed with 2 round valve ports to give better lubrication and load distribution to the valve ring while running.
Master Chuck:
The 3 7⁄8" (98.4 mm) I.D. master chuck is of an all welded, reinforced steel and tubing construction. The chuck is equipped with extra long chuck adapter attachment lugs.
Fasteners:
S.A.E.Grade 5 bolts with belleville lock washers. All fasteners are plated.
Throttle Valve:
Each unit includes a Rhino Stainless Steel Throttle Valve. The valve is equipped with a lever lock for safety.
Chuck Adapters:
Standard chuck adapters are available in the following sizes: 1" (25.4 mm) I.D., 1 1⁄2" (38.1 mm) I.D., 2" (50.8 mm) I.D., 2 1⁄2" ( 63.5 mm) I.D., 3" (76.2 mm) I.D., 3 1⁄2" (88.9 mm) I.D. and three channel post chuck adapters for 1.2 to 1.5 lbs/ft, 2 to 2.75 lbs/ft and 3 to 4 lbs/ft posts.
Air Consumption:
42 CFM (1.19 m3/min) @ 90 PSI (6.4 kg/cm2).
Weight:
55lbs.
Height:
21”