New Goods For Graziers

Fencing companies show their wares for 2008

Fence Tester

Eight Light Fence Tester model 3360, from Dare Products, accurately measures fence voltage up to 7,000 volts. It is designed for neat storage at an affordable price.

Circle 107, call 800-922-3273 or visit www.dareproducts.com or freeproductinfo.net/hfg.

Post Driver Trailers

Shaver Manufacturing, based in Graettinger, IA, introduces its TU series of trailers for mounting post drivers that allows operators to transport posts with the drivers. The unit's positioner turntable gives an operator better accuracy and control by tilting the driver forward and sideways, and swiveling it up to 155°. The standard TU-13 trailer features a self-contained, 13-hp Honda engine with electric start. The TU-13-T unit hooks up to a tractor and is powered by the tractor's hydraulic system.

Circle 108, call 712-859-3293 or visit www.shavermfg.com or freeproductinfo.net/hfg.

Post Driver, Grapple

The Postmaster, from Danuser Industrial Group, Fulton, MO, includes a grapple option (pictured) that picks up the post from the ground without additional hydraulics or controls. The Postmaster can drive wood or steel posts up to 14' tall, depending upon model. It can drive up to 60 posts/hour and its minimum hydraulic requirements are 12 gpm and 2,000 psi. A 19° tilt option is also available.

Circle 109, call 573-642-2246 or visit www.danuser.com or freeproductinfo.net/hfg.

Post Driver Attachment

The Pilot Auger, distributed by Kencove Farm Fence, Blairsville, PA, and Shaver Manufacturing, digs pilot holes that make driving posts quicker and easier and reduces driver wear. The auger can attach to and be powered by Shaver's HD-10 or HD-12 post driver unit. It can also be installed on Shaver's skid-steer loader-, tractor- or trailer-mounted units.

Circle 110, call Kencove at 800-536-2683 or visit www.kencove.com. Circle 111, call Shaver at 712-859-3293 or visit www.shavermfg.com. Or visit freeproductinfo.net/hfg.

Gate Keeper, Alert

The Gate Bell calls long range to a home base station to alert landowners of visitors at the gate. From Gate Bird Long Range Wireless Gate Operator Co., Twin Falls, ID, it comes in 12-volt DC and 9-volt wireless versions. A four-digit code will also allow the gate to open. The Solar 9V Probe, also from Gate Bird Co., is a wireless, solar-powered driveway alarm that alerts up to a half mile or more away from home base stations.

Circle 112, call 208-410-7156 or visit www.gatebird.com or freeproductinfo.net/hfg.

Automatic Gate Openers

Automatic gate openers from Zareba Systems, Ellendale, MN, are the most powerful self-installed gate openers on the market, according to the company. With just the touch of a button, model G750 opens swing gates up to 16' long and 750 lbs; model G450 opens gates to 14' long and 450 lbs. Sleek and unobtrusive, the opener cycles 200+ times per day and complies with all UL325 standards.

Circle 113, call 800-272-9877 or visit zarebasystems.com or freeproductinfo.net/hfg.

Chain Link Latch

D&D Technologies' Lokk-Latch Round Post, model LL5ARND, fits chain link and other round posts with diameters ranging from 1⅞” to 2⅞”, and gate frames ranging from 1⅜” to 2”. The rust-resistant latch can be locked by a key, fits up to 2” gate gaps and has an optional push-button external access kit.

Circle 114; call 800-716-0888, ext. 234; email info@ddtechusa.com or visit www.ddtechglobal.com or freeproductinfo.net/hfg.

Wood Posts, Steel Rails

Cameo Fencing, Inc., Hammond, NY, introduces its combined fencing product — treated wood posts and steel pipe rails. The rails are the same pipe-in-pipe “swedge” rail connection that's part of the company's all-steel pipe fencing. The rail-in-rail design can be constructed as a single continuous rail to whatever length is needed.

Circle 115, call 800-822-5426 or visit www.cameofencing.com or freeproductinfo.net/hfg.

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