Paladin Attachments Skid Steer Post Driver
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Overview
Paladin Attachments offers a hydraulic post driver for skid steers as part of their broad attachment lineup. The Paladin group has strong Canadian distribution. Their post driver uses standard hydraulic percussion drive and universal SSQA mounting. A practical choice for Canadian fence crews needing a reliable post driver from a widely supported brand.
Canada Availability
Available through Paladin Attachments dealers across Canada.
Key Facts
- Brand: Paladin Attachments
- Type: hydraulic post driver
- Drive: hydraulic percussion
- Mount: universal SSQA quick attach
- Application: fence post installation on Canadian job sites
- Weight: 500–900 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 Paladin Attachments in Canada
Paladin Attachments — now part of Epiroc — manufactures under multiple brands including Bradco, McMillen, and Sweepster. Their products are distributed across North America with Canadian dealers stocking common models.
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/paladin-post-driver/
