XtremepowerUS 52cc Gas-Powered T Post Driver Fence Post Driver Gasoline Piling 2-Stroke Engine EPA Certificated w/Storage Case

This driver was bought to drive 2 3/8" x 8ft posts into the ground to 4 or4 1/4 ft, the kind usually used for chain link corner posts. Worked like a charm. I am extending a fence in my back yard and wanted to drive the galvanized posts rather than dig holes and use the standard 4x4 with concrete posts that were already rotting away in my existing 10 yr old fence. When considering purchasing this unit, I first spent 30 minutes beating the first post into the ground with the typical manual post driver and only got 2 - 2 1/2 feet into the root infested ground. That convinced me to go ahead and order.Once it arrived and I got everything mixed and fueled up, it cranked right up. It took no time at all to drive that first post the rest of the way down to 4 1/4 feet even at the recommended half throttle break in. The other 15 posts went in without a problem in short order. Be mindful though, this thing is heavy to wield atop an 8 ft post to get it started. Its best to have something to stand on or a second set of hands until the post gets down to a manageable level. Also, be on the lookout for hardware that may back out with the vibrations from operating. The allen heads on the aluminum anvil cover were the first thing I noticed backing out. Loctite is your friend. This thing did round over the posts slightly on the very end, depending on what it had to push through. This was expected though and were left long enough to trim off an inch or two with a portaband.The description pics show that it ships with a grease tube but the contents list does not include this. Mine did not have it in the case. There is an oil inspection window in the drive mechanism that does not show indication of any oil. I am curious if this is supposed to show a lubricant or not. Googling this only found another brand inspection cover having a grease in the piston cavity and not oil.Either way, this thing worked great, starts easily, runs well, has a great storage and transport case, and drives posts like a champ! I would definitely recommend this to anyone that is sitting on the proverbial fence. It's not the 2500$ Honda driven Rhino - Cadillac of post drivers but then again its not 2500$.

DO NOT BUY THIS PIECE OF JUNK!!! BARELY WAS ABLE TO SINK FOUR POSTS BEFORE IT QUIT!! THE SELLER JUST KEEPS GIVING ME THE RUN-AROUND WITH STUPID SOLUTIONS THAT MAKE NO SENSE (ARE YOU USING THE CORRECT GAS OIL MIXTURE? IS THE CHOKE OPEN?)!! USING A MANUAL POST DRIVER WAS FASTER AND EASIER THAN USING THIS PIECE OF JUNK!! IT REALLY SHOULD GET NEGATIVE STARS!!

The pile driver is amazing! Glad I went with the 55cc unit. Hearing protection is not a suggestion, your ears are literally right next to every impact, I normally don't do hearing protection but will with this. Struggleda little to drive 3.5" wood posts through southern Missouri rock but steel posts like butter. Hinge pins missing and latches fall off. Case is a disappointment, wish they spent and extra $20 on the case and made it as good as the unit!

It works well, however, I had to disassemble it after about 30 minutes of use as it stopped pending even though the motor was running. Only to find out the piston. In the pounding unit requires a significant amount of grease to keep it working properly. Problem solved and works great now. This is not a pounder for a smaller person as it is much like lifting a 50 lbs bag of feed over your head again and again. Great workout, if your into that! Once you get it up in the air, stealing it, pulling the trigger all while holding it still in the air, resting on a t-post, is a bit of a balancing game and would go much easier if you had 2 or 3 people to run it, not just one. Does what ots designed to do. I have used a smaller lighter version, however the cost for those is triple this one.

Read the manual, followed all recommendations including the pre-use idle instructions. Everything was fine until I attempted to put it to work. The machine lost power on the first post and the piston failed.This actually turned out to be a stroke of fortune for me for the following reasons:The machine is about 60lbs filled with gas. If you are trying to "plant" 6'6" post the controls are around 6'10' above the ground. I'm 6'4" and had to get a step ladder to comfortably reach and hold the machine over the post. The fact that it failed saved me from being stuck with a machine that, if working, is really only good for about 4' posts. I was able to put in 110 post with a manual 18lb post "hammer" in about 7 hours. That's in rock and clay too.This machine did not work and is designed to be used with 4' posts or by a 8' tall person if your using normal 6.5' posts. Save your money, spend your sweat and stick with the manual method.*** The Supplier was excellent to work with. They sent a shipping label and I received a full refund within 7 days. They did not design or make the machine so it wasn't their fault. I would happily do business with them again if I need something they sell.***

I was skeptical to buy this at first. After reading every review and watching every video that could be found, I took a chance and ordered the 38cc 4 stroke model. I'm not sure what instruction booklet others received, but mine was very informative. You do have to fill the engine oil, but other than gas, that's it. I read others reviews about filling the piston case with 80/90 and I can tell you for certain that's a mistake. It will back pressure and not run. The piston foot WILL come off if you dry run it or get it crooked on a post, but it's easily reinstalled. This machine definitely does what it's supposed to! I've driven around (80) 7' posts in some rocky soil (sand stone) and also happened to drive a piece of 2" pipe thru some concrete. It is heavy and loud, but it's an engine driven post driver! Very pleased with the chance I took.