HLA Compact Skid Steer Post Driver
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Overview
HLA Attachments' compact post driver is a lighter-duty hydraulic percussion attachment for smaller skid steers and compact track loaders. Ontario-manufactured, this attachment suits landscape contractors and small fence operations driving standard T-posts and light wood posts. Available through GLC Equipment and HLA's Canadian dealer network.
Canada Availability
Canadian-manufactured by HLA Attachments (Ontario). Available through GLC Equipment and HLA dealers.
Key Facts
- Brand: HLA Attachments
- Type: compact hydraulic post driver
- Drive: hydraulic percussion
- Mount: universal SSQA quick attach
- Manufacturer: HLA Attachments, Ontario, Canada
- Application: compact machine use, T-posts, light wood posts
- Weight: 400–700 lbs
- Hydraulic flow: 8–20 GPM
Is This Right For You?
✅ Buy if…
- You install T-posts, U-posts, or round wood posts for farm fencing, property lines, or temporary enclosures
- Ground conditions are mixed — impact drivers work in clay, gravel, and rocky ground that vibratory can't penetrate
- You want to add fencing capability to your skid steer without a dedicated fence post machine
⛔ Skip if…
- You install hundreds of posts per day — a vibratory driver is significantly faster in suitable soil conditions
- Large timber piles or structural posts are your main product — a heavy-duty driver handles that range better
🔍 Also consider…
- Vibratory post driver for faster installation in soft to medium soils
- Heavy-duty post driver for large wood posts and difficult ground
🔧 Machine Compatibility
Compatible with all skid steer brands and compact track loaders via universal SSQA quick attach. Mid-frame machines (S450–S650 class) are the most common fit.
About HLA Attachments in Canada
HLA Attachments is an Ontario-based manufacturer that designs and builds attachments in Waterloo, ON, with a dealer network spanning all provinces. Backed by a Canadian warranty and local parts availability, HLA is one of the most trusted names on Canadian job sites.
Care & Maintenance
- Grease all impact guide bushings and driver head fittings before every use — the impact energy transmits through these components on every blow
- Inspect driver cap or guide inserts after every session — worn or cracked guide caps split wood posts and bend T-posts, which then jam inside the driver tube
- Check hydraulic hose connections and the pressure accumulator (if equipped) before each use
- After work in clay or mud, clean the guide tube interior to prevent soil compaction that restricts post insertion and causes the posts to jam
- Inspect the impact guide rod monthly for scoring or deformation — a scored rod causes erratic impact energy and accelerated bushing wear
✅ Last checked: March 2026
Source: skidsteerattachments.ca/catalog/post-drivers/hla-post-driver-compact/
