2009 Fencing Guide
Hydraulic Post Driver
Worksaver’s HPD-20 Hydraulic Post Driver offers an immediate airtight
set for wood and steel posts up to 8¾-in. in diameter and 10-ft. long.
HPD-20 is easily adjusted with a bubble level and features a spring
loaded post holder handle.
For more information
call 217-324-5973
or visit www.worksaver.com
Solar energizer
Twin
Mountain’s TS25 is a 2.5 mile, 0.25 Joule solar-powered energizer. Its
lightweight and small design allows for easy installation and movement.
The TS25 carries a three-year warranty, including lightning.
For more information
call 800-527-0990
or visit www.twinmountainfence.com
Fence charger
Parmak’s MARK 7 fence charger is low impedance and AC operated
on 110-120 voltages. Designed to operate on single or multi-wire high
tensile fences, it charges up to 30 miles of fence. Features include a
built-in computer controlled circuitry with a digital meter that shows
fence charge at all times. MARK 7 is UL listed.
For more information
call 1-800-662-1038
or visit www.parmakusa.com
Remote control energizer

The
Speedrite 6000i from Tru-Test is a 6-Joule electric fence energizer
that can be operated by a remote control (included). Features include a
full fence monitoring system, digital display, bi-polar technology, and
it operates on electricity, battery, or solar power. The energizer
charges up to 60 miles or 240 acres and it comes with a two-year
warranty, including lightning.
For more information visit www.speedrite.com
Flexible post
The Pivotal Post from Pivotal Fencing Systems makes
cross-fencing center pivots possible without building gates or letting
wires down to allow the sprinkler to pass through fences. See the
Pivotal Post in action at www.pivotpost.com and select the link “Watch the Pivotal Fencing System in action.”
For more information
call 970-848-5500
or visit www.pivotpost.com
Post driver
Danuser’s Postmaster/Slab Blaster can drive up to 60 wood or steel
posts/hour measuring up to 14-ft. tall and 3- to 8-in. in diameter. The
hammer weighs 275 lbs.; additional weight can be added up to 700 lbs.
The Slab Blaster hammer weighs 400 lbs. and can break concrete up to
9-in. thick with reinforcement.
For more information
call 573-642-2246
or visit www.danuser.com
Wire joining
Gripple Plus is an all-in-one, wire-joining and tensioning
device that eliminates the need for ratchet strainers, come-alongs and
fence stretchers. Gripple connects and tensions the wire, and allows
for easy re-tensioning of the wire in the future. More than 300 million
Gripples have been sold worldwide.
For more information visit www.gripple.com
Post driver

Shaver
Manufacturing’s post drivers feature an optional Pilot Auger Attachment
designed to make driving posts quicker and easier. The unit is ideal
for difficult post-driving conditions such as clay, gravel or compacted
soil. With five models to choose from and only six moving parts, all
drivers work with any 3-point hitch.
For more information
call 712-859-3293
or visit www.shavermfg.com
Energizer
Tru-Test’s Speedrite 6000 energizer produces a 6-Joule output
and operates on electricity, battery, or solar power, with bi-polar
technology for exceptional performance in very dry soils. Indicator
lights show output voltage and battery condition. With a two-year
warranty that covers lightning, it can protect up to 60 miles or 240
acres.
For more information visit www.speedrite.com
Adjustable energizer
Tru-Test’s Stafix X6 6-Joule energizer can power your electric
fence by electricity, battery, or solar. Adjustable settings and pulse
speeds conserve battery power and bi-polar technology maximizes
performance in low-conductive, dry soils. Capable of powering 60 miles
or 240 acres of fence, it comes with a two-year warranty that includes
lightning.
For more information visit www.stafix.com
Energizer
Gallagher’s PowerPlus M1000 is a 110-volt energizer producing
10 Joules of energy and capable of powering hundreds of acres and miles
of multi-wire fence. The M1000 features Quickscan Output Voltage, which
allows at-a-glance output voltage readings. All Gallagher energizers
have a two year warranty.
For more information
call 800-531-5908
or visit www.gallagherusa.com
Energizer with remote
The Stafix X6i from Tru-Test is a 6-Joule energizer that
operates on electricity, battery, or solar power and can be switched
on/off along the fenceline via remote control (included). It includes a
fence monitoring system, LCD display and bi-polar technology. The X6i
powers up to 60 miles or 240 acres of fence and has a two-year warranty
including lightning.
For more information visit www.stafix.com
Electric fence
Baygard by Parmak, offers a complete line of heavy duty 1/4-in.
electric fence rope, polywire and polytape in 1/2-, 7/8- or 1 1/2-in.
widths. Available in black/yellow or all white, it is ideal for
temporary pastures and rotational grazing. Baygard offers superior
strength, conductivity and weathering with five-year warranty.
For more information call 1-800-662-1038
or visit www.parmakusa.com
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Research in Brief
The following items report on forage-related research recently presented by University experts at meetings across the country.





















