Christie Post Driver Maxi
Christie Post Driver Maxi CHPD78, Australian made by Christie Engineering Pty. Ltd.
Christie Engineering post drivers are extremely lightweight and portable, enabling an operator to move along a fence line much faster than traditional air or hydraulic driven units, and are powerful enough to drive posts and pickets into the hardest ground across Australia in a matter of seconds. All internal components are manufactured from the highest quality precision machined materials.
Posts it drives
All of the post types for the CHPD52 (standard and star pickets, Y pickets, grounding rods, round posts up to 52mm OD) as well as maxi star pickets, 50 & 60 NB pipe strainer posts and road sign posts, round posts up to 76mm OD, Waratah®, MaxY®, Clipex® Beefy™, 50 x 50 timber and pipe up to 65 NB without any adapters. Includes 78-52mm push in reducing bush.
Features
- Genuine Honda GX35 1.0kW motor (1.3hp) with a 3 year Australia wide warranty
- High impact hammer action of 1720 Blows per Minute
- Spring dampened hand grips resulting in hours of fatigue free operation
- 360 degree inclinable operation
- 3 year major parts failure warranty from Christie Engineering (excludes normal wear)
- Unit weight 15.6kg
- Noise level >100dB – hearing protection required
Common Questions
What posts can the Christie CHPD78 drive?
All of the CHPD52 post types (standard and star pickets, Y pickets, grounding rods, round posts up to 52mm OD) plus maxi star pickets, 50 & 60 NB pipe strainer posts and road sign posts, round posts up to 76mm OD, Waratah, MaxY, Clipex Beefy, 50 x 50 timber and pipe up to 65 NB without any adapters. A 78-52mm push in reducing bush is included.
Is it easy to use for a long day's work?
Christie states its post drivers are extremely lightweight and portable, and the CHPD78 has spring dampened hand grips resulting in hours of fatigue free operation. Unit weight is 15.6kg.
What motor does it use?
A genuine Honda GX35 1.0kW motor (1.3hp), with a high impact hammer action of 1720 blows per minute.
What warranty does it come with?
The Honda motor includes a 3 year Australia wide warranty, and Christie Engineering gives a 3 year major parts failure warranty (excludes normal wear).
Do you ship this product Australia-wide?
Yes, but freight on this product is quoted individually rather than calculated at checkout. Because of its size, weight or bulk we need to arrange delivery and confirm the cost with you before dispatch. It is also available for local delivery or Click and Collect from our Gympie store. Call us on (07) 5482 1692 or email tgrmorders@tomgrady.com.au and we will quote freight to your address.
Can I Click & Collect from Gympie?
Yes — Click & Collect is available from our store at 55 Tozer St, Gympie. Open Mon–Fri 8am–5pm and Sat 8am–12pm. Click & Collect is FREE on orders of $175 or more, or a flat $10 on orders under $175. Select Click & Collect at checkout and we will have your order ready.