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Rhino PD-55 Air Post Driver

rhino pd-45The 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 3-12" 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 3-58".

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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  • 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 3-78" 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 3-12" ID Chuck Adapter $214.12 Add
70610 3" ID Chuck Adapter $214.12 Add
70611 2-12" ID Chuck Adapter $214.12 Add
70612 2" ID Chuck Adapter $214.12 Add
70613 1-12" 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
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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

Post Driver Master Chucks

Part Description Price
70592 PD-55 3-7/8" ID Master Chuck $870.20 Add
70060 PD-55 4-14" Round Master Chuck $961.80 Add
70590 4" x 4" Wood Post Chuck (Chuck size 4-116" x 4-116") $1,019.50 Add
70762 Custom Master Chuck Assembly QUOTE Add

Miscellaneous Accessories

Part Description Price
71201 Transport Cart $893.10 Add
607000 Hose Assembly
34" 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 34" Extra Hose
Price per foot
$4.52 Add
100048 Air Hose Assembly - 100' x 34" $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 1-14" Low Drive Extension Drive Cap for Square Breakaway Bases 1" Pin $409.91 Add
71005 1-12" Low Drive Extension Drive Cap for Square Breakaway Bases 1-14" Pin $409.91 Add
71006 1-34" Low Drive Extension Drive Cap for Square Breakaway Bases 1-12" Pin $409.91 Add
71007 2" Low Drive Extension Drive Cap for Square Breakaway Bases 1-34" Pin $409.91 Add
71008 2-14" Low Drive Extension Drive Cap for Square Breakaway Bases 2" Pin $409.91 Add
71009 2-12" Low Drive Extension Drive Cap for Square Breakaway Bases 2-14" Pin $409.91 Add
71260 2" Drive Cap for Schedule 40 Pipe with T-Bar and Clip $303.43 Add
71261 2-12" 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

All kits include:  70013 - PD 55 Medium Duty Post Driver with 3-78" Master Chuck; 600000 - Throttle Valve Kit (includes 5' Hose Whip); 601128 - Filter-Regulator-Lubricator; 71199 - 15'2" Hose Whip

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 Additional Items Included:
  • Choice of ONE Chuck Adapater
  • 225001 - Carrier for Filter-Regulator-Lubricator
  • RDO1G - Rock Drill Oil, 1 Gallon
  • Service & Operating Instructions
Free shipping via UPS Ground within the Continental United States
$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 Additional Items Included:
  • Choice of ONE Chuck Adapater
  • 225001 - Carrier for Filter-Regulator-Lubricator
  • 71012 - MP 3 Manual Post Puller
  • 1 Qt. Non-Detergent Oil
  • Service & Operating Instructions
Free shipping via UPS Ground within the Continental United States
$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 Additional Items Included:
  • 71201 - Transport Cart
  • 70610 - 3" Chuck Adapter*
  • 70611 - 2-12" Chuck Adapter*
  • 70612 - 2" Chuck Adapter*
  • 70618 - 2 - 2-34 lbs/ft Channel Post Chuck Adapater*
  • 1 Qt. Non-Detergent Oil
  • Service & Operating Instructions

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 Additional Items Included:
  • 71201 - Transport Cart
  • 70610 - 3" Chuck Adapter*
  • 70611 - 2-12" Chuck Adapter*
  • 70612 - 2" Chuck Adapter*
  • 70618 - 2 - 2-34 lbs/ft Channel Post Chuck Adapater*
  • 71013 - MP 3 Manual Post Puller
  • 220422 - MP 3 Chain Assembly
  • 71040 - Post Grabber
  • 1 Qt. Non-Detergent Oil
  • Service & Operating Instructions

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
Same as Economy Kit - Includes 70611 2" ID Chuck Adaptor
$3,245.05 Add
71342 PD-55 Square Post Driver Kit
Same as Economy Kit - Includes 71014 PD-55 Square Tube Break-Away Adaptor; 71007 2" Drive Cap for the Square Tube Break-Away System
$3,657.30 Add
71343 PD-55 Channel Post Driver Kit
Same as Economy Kit - Includes 70832 PD-55 Channel Post Adaptor and 70836 Drive Cap for the Channel Post Break-Away Anchor System.
$3,657.30 Add

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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 34" 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:
3-12" - 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 78" (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 12" (38.1 mm) I.D., 2" (50.8 mm) I.D., 2 12" ( 63.5 mm) I.D., 3" (76.2 mm) I.D., 3 12" (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”