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DANUSER Hornet post driver

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Danuser Hornet Post Driver – Drive Like a Pro

Drive posts faster, safer, and with greater control using the Danuser Hornet Post Driver. Built for contractors, farmers, ranchers, fencing crews, and utility applications, the Hornet is a powerful all-in-one hydraulic post driver designed to handle everything from fence posts and T-posts to pipe, sign posts, median dividers, tent stakes, and railroad ties.

With its jackhammer-style power cell, hydraulic grapple, and optional tilt, the Danuser Hornet lets a single operator pick up, position, and drive posts without leaving the cab.


Built for One-Person Operation

The Danuser Hornet post driver is engineered to help one operator work like a full crew. Its hydraulic grapple allows you to pick up, load, and hold posts in position, making installation faster and more efficient while reducing manual labor.

For even greater accuracy, the optional tilt function provides up to 20° left or right tilt, giving operators better control on uneven terrain and difficult ground conditions.


Key Features & Benefits

  • Jackhammer-Style Power Cell – Controlled, high-speed driving performance
  • Hydraulic Grapple – Pick up, position, and drive posts with one operator
  • Tool-Less Quick Change System – Change driving tools quickly without a hammer or punch
  • Flow Control Valve Standard – Runs on machines with hydraulic flow up to 30 GPM
  • Optional Weight Kit – Fine-tune driver weight to match machine capacity and increase driving speed up to 50%
  • Tilt Option – Tilt left or right up to 20° for precision placement
  • Post Holder Tie Down – Helps secure posts during transport and operation
  • Nitrogen Cylinder – Delivers reliable impact performance
  • Nitrogen Charging Kit Available – Helps maintain peak operation
  • Post Pulling Chain – Added versatility for fence and post work
  • Multiple Mount Options – Built to match a wide variety of machines

T7 and T8-RR Hornet Models

The Danuser Hornet is available in multiple models to fit your post driving needs:

Hornet T7

  • Drives T-posts up to 7″ diameter posts and pipe
  • Delivers 500–900 strikes per minute
  • Compares to the 750 ft-lb energy class

Hornet T8-RR

  • Drives T-posts up to 8″ diameter posts and pipe
  • Delivers 400–800 strikes per minute
  • Compares to the 1,150 ft-lb energy class

With the optional railroad tie flat driving tool, the T8-RR can drive railroad ties, posts, and pipe up to 12″.


Designed for Speed, Power & Control

Hornet post drivers are designed to deliver quick, controlled impact energy for fast post installation in a wide variety of applications. The standard flow control valve allows the unit to operate on machines with hydraulic flows up to 30 GPM, making it highly versatile across different carriers.

The optional additional weight kit lets operators match the attachment weight to the vehicle’s rated operating capacity. This can improve performance and increase driving speed up to 50% faster than the base unit.


Ideal Applications

  • Fence post installation
  • T-post driving
  • Sign posts
  • Pipe fence
  • Median dividers
  • Tent stakes
  • Railroad ties
  • Agricultural and ranch use
  • Construction and utility work

Why Choose the Danuser Hornet Post Driver?

If you need a high-speed hydraulic post driver that combines power, precision, and one-person operation, the Danuser Hornet is built to perform. With its grapple, tool-less quick change system, tilt option, and adjustable weight capability, it gives operators the flexibility to handle a wide range of post driving jobs efficiently.


Standard & Available Features

  • Tool-Less Quick Change System
  • Grapple
  • Optional Weight Kit
  • Flow Control Valve
  • Post Holder Tie Down
  • Nitrogen Cylinder
  • Nitrogen Charging Kit
  • Post Pulling Chain
  • Tilt
  • Mount Options

SPECIFICATION T7 DETAILS
Post Dimensions T-post to 7″
Energy Class 750 ft-lb
Maximum Strikes per Minute 900
Overall Length 31″
Overall Width 45.75″
Overall Height 48.8″
Machine Weight 2,045 lbs
Hydraulic Requirements 2,000 – 3,500 PSI; 10 – 30 GPM
Driving Tool Inside Diameter 7.27″
Driving Tool Shaft Diameter 2.7″
Mount Skid Steer Quick Attach (not for front-end loaders)

 

SPECIFICATION: T8-RR DETAILS
Post Dimensions T-post to 8″ (RR tie with optional RR tie flat driving tool PN 196074R)
Energy Class 1,150 ft-lb
Maximum Strikes per Minute 800
Overall Length 31.2″
Overall Width 45.75″
Overall Height 56.3″
Machine Weight 2,250 lbs
Hydraulic Requirements 2,200 – 3,500 PSI; 13 – 30 GPM
Driving Tool Inside Diameter 8.27″
Driving Tool Shaft Diameter 3″
Mount Skid Steer Quick Attach (not for front-end loaders)

 

Danuser Hornet T7 Models

PN DESCRIPTION WT. (LBS)
214050 Hornet T7 – Hydraulic jackhammer-style driver, drives T-posts up to 7″ diameter. Includes post puller & hoses with 1/2″ ISO 16028 couplers. Driving tool not included 1,290
214050L Hornet T7 Loaded – Includes factory-installed weight kit (up to 50% faster driving). Driving tool not included 1,906
214051 Hornet T7 with Grapple – Enables one-person operation. Driving tool not included 1,410
214051L Hornet T7 with Grapple Loaded – Includes grapple and weight kit (up to 50% faster). Driving tool not included 2,026
214052 Hornet T7 with Tilt – Tilts up to 20°, includes diverter switch & 12V adapter. Driving tool not included 1,425
214052L Hornet T7 with Tilt Loaded – Includes tilt and weight kit. Driving tool not included 2,041
214053 Hornet T7 with Grapple and Tilt – Combines one-man operation with tilt control. Driving tool not included 1,535
214053L Hornet T7 with Grapple and Tilt Loaded – Includes grapple, tilt, and weight kit. Driving tool not included 2,151

Danuser Hornet T8-RR Models

PN DESCRIPTION WT. (LBS)
214100 Hornet T8-RR – Hydraulic jackhammer-style driver, drives T-posts up to 8″ diameter. Includes post puller & hoses with 1/2″ ISO 16028 couplers. Driving tool not included 1,485
214100L Hornet T8-RR Loaded – Includes factory-installed weight kit (up to 50% faster driving). Driving tool not included 2,101
214101 Hornet T8-RR with Grapple – Enables one-person operation. Driving tool not included 1,615
214101L Hornet T8-RR with Grapple Loaded – Includes grapple and weight kit (up to 50% faster). Driving tool not included 2,231
214102 Hornet T8-RR with Tilt – Tilts up to 20°, includes diverter switch & 12V adapter. Driving tool not included 1,590
214102L Hornet T8-RR with Tilt Loaded – Includes tilt and weight kit. Driving tool not included 2,206
214103 Hornet T8-RR with Grapple and Tilt – Combines one-man operation with tilt control. Driving tool not included 1,710
214103L Hornet T8-RR with Grapple and Tilt Loaded – Includes grapple, tilt, and weight kit. Driving tool not included 2,326

Danuser Hornet T7 (Excavator Mount) Models

PN DESCRIPTION WT. (LBS)
214054 Hornet T7 – Rated for excavators 9,000 lbs+. Hydraulic jackhammer-style driver, drives T-posts up to 7″ diameter. Includes post puller & hoses with 1/2″ ISO 16028 couplers. Driving tool not included 975
214055 Hornet T7 with Grapple – Enables one-person operation. Driving tool not included 1,110
214056 Hornet T7 with Tilt – Tilts up to 20°, includes diverter switch & 12V adapter. Driving tool not included 1,100
214057 Hornet T7 with Grapple and Tilt – Combines one-man operation with tilt control. Driving tool not included 1,235

Danuser Hornet T8-RR (Excavator Mount) Models

PN DESCRIPTION WT. (LBS)
214104 Hornet T8-RR – Rated for excavators 13,500 lbs+. Hydraulic jackhammer-style driver, drives T-posts up to 8″ diameter. Includes post puller & hoses with 1/2″ ISO 16028 couplers. Driving tool not included 1,150
214105 Hornet T8-RR with Grapple – Enables one-person operation. Driving tool not included 1,275
214106 Hornet T8-RR with Tilt – Tilts up to 20°, includes diverter switch & 12V adapter. Driving tool not included 1,285
214107 Hornet T8-RR with Grapple and Tilt – Combines one-man operation with tilt control. Driving tool not included 1,410

Backhoe Mount Options

PN MAKES & MODELS WT. (LBS)
230332 CAT 420D, 420E (Pin Grabber) 100
230330 CASE 580 Super L Series 1 & 2 100
230328 John Deere 310, 410 (All series except G) 80

Excavator / Mini Excavator Mount Options

PN MAKES & MODELS WT. (LBS)
200052 Bobcat X-Change 55
240090 Bobcat E85 85
240088 Case CX80 80
230336 CAT 304E, E2 55
230334 CAT 305.5E, 304C CR 65
200150 CAT 308, 309 80
190029 John Deere 26D, 26G, 26P, 30D, 30G, 30P, 35D, 35G, 35P (Wedge) 55
200050 John Deere 50D, 50G, 50P, 60D, 60G, 60P (Wedge), Hitachi ZX50 70
230320* Kubota KX057, U55, U48 80
200048* Kubota KX080 60
230322* Kubota KX161-3, U45 75
200046* Kubota KX040, KX91-3, KX121-3 60
240092 SANY SY60 70
230324 TAG Pin Grabber Style (Quick Coupler) 65
200057 TAG QC27 Style (Quick Coupler) 55
200060 TAG QC30 Style (Quick Coupler) 75
230326 Takeuchi TB250 (Pin Grabber) 65
200113 Yanmar VIO45, VIO50, VIO55 (Quick Coupler) 70
240074 Yanmar VIO80, SV100 (Quick Coupler) 74
200136 Blank Universal Mount 60

Skid Steer Mount for Backhoe & Excavator Hornets

PN DESCRIPTION WT. (LBS)
240289 Skid Steer Mount – Allows backhoe & excavator-style Hornet drivers to be used on CTL/skid steers. Includes hose holder spring kit, adjustable feet, and mounting hardware 202