








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.
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.
The Danuser Hornet is available in multiple models to fit your post driving needs:
With the optional railroad tie flat driving tool, the T8-RR can drive railroad ties, posts, and pipe up to 12″.
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.
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.
| 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) |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |