Post driver for a class 1 3 point
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DJ54
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Have you considered looking for a used one..?? 10 years ago, I bought a good, barely used, fully hydraulic Shaver HD-8, for 1/3 the price of a new one on ebay. It was a 3 hour one way drive to get it, but saving $1600.00, it was worth the trip for me. Plumbed it up to my old Ford 2000, anddrove 350 posts, with the only issue. broke a return spring after about 75 posts. Called local dealers that handled parts,and it was going to be 7-10 days before they could get one in. Checked online, and found Kencove fence supply, and they sold direct replacement aftermarket springs, for about 2/3 the price at local dealers, w/free shipping, and had them in 3 days. Ordered 2 just in case, but the first one I put on lasted the rest of the posts I drove. Kencove Farm Fence Supplies - Kencove
I would suggest which ever one you choose, to get a full hydraulic tilt model. Worth the extra money, to tilt with hydraulics, rather that hand screw adjustments.
Look for one's from private individuals on Craigslist FB Marketplace, ebay, etc.
I would suggest which ever one you choose, to get a full hydraulic tilt model. Worth the extra money, to tilt with hydraulics, rather that hand screw adjustments.
Look for one's from private individuals on Craigslist FB Marketplace, ebay, etc.
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Dad bought a used Shaver HD8 in the mid 1970's. Apart from some safety items that have been bolted on new units over time and a valve manufacturer change it was identical to one you would buy today.
DJ54
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MF243RedTop
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Use right or left handed or one handed.. but suggest both.
Definitely a two handed model but use as you wish.
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Both under a 100 bucks.
Birdhunter1
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Agreed. Mine is from the early 1970's, it uses the same parts as ones built today. I wish mine had some of the creature comfort safety items the new ones do but I haven't felt like breaking down and buying those parts to put on mine either.
To the original poster, your tractor should handle the Shaver HD-8 just fine. I have a Mahindra 2638 and while I haven't got my Shaver hooked up to it yet I see no reason that it will not work, I just need to find a pipe fitting that will thread into the hydraulic fill so I can direct plumb the return into it. I've got a shop I need to take the tractor to that should either have the correct threaded part or can make it.