HLA Heavy Duty Skid Steer Post Driver
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Overview
HLA's heavy duty post driver uses hydraulic impact force to drive fence posts, farm gate posts, and sign posts without digging. The HLA design is built to Canadian standards by Horst Welding in Ontario. Available through TAG Equipment and other Canadian HLA dealers across the country. Useful for fencing contractors, farms, and municipalities.
Canada Availability
Made in Canada by HLA Attachments (Horst Welding). Available through TAG Equipment and other Canadian HLA dealers.
Key Facts
- Type: heavy duty hydraulic post driver
- Application: fence posts, farm gates, signs, utility markers
- Drive: hydraulic hammer
- Mount: standard SSQA skid steer quick attach
- Made in Canada
- Weight: 700–1000 lbs
- Hydraulic flow: 8–20 GPM
Is This Right For You?
✅ Buy if…
- You drive large wood fence posts, landscape timbers, or round posts into hard or rocky ground
- Farm fencing, ranch infrastructure, or commercial property perimeter fencing where post size is large
- Impact force matters more than speed — heavy drivers hit harder for difficult soils and large post diameters
⛔ Skip if…
- You're installing standard T-posts in soft ground — a standard or vibratory driver is faster and cheaper
- Weight is a concern on your machine — heavy-duty drivers add significant weight to the front
🔍 Also consider…
- Standard hydraulic post driver for T-posts and normal fence post work
- Vibratory post driver for faster installation in soft-to-medium soils
🔧 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 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-heavy-duty/
