A Note from Brian One of the things I enjoy most about running US Hammer is talking with contractors from all over the country. Every week I hear from ranchers in Texas, vineyard managers in California, fencing crews in Oklahoma, and utility contractors working in places where the ground couldn’t be more different. One conversation […]
When you’re halfway through a fencing project with another hundred posts left to drive, the last thing you want is equipment that’s slowing your crew down. Every fencing contractor has experienced it. The ground is harder than expected. The schedule is tight. Labor costs keep climbing. By mid-afternoon, productivity starts to drop as fatigue sets […]
For decades, fence posts have been installed using little more than a sledgehammer, determination, and a lot of physical labor. While manual post driving has built countless miles of fencing across farms, ranches, construction sites, and residential properties, today’s contractors are asking an important question: Is there a better way? As labor costs rise and […]
If you already own a gas-powered US Hammer and have been thinking about moving to battery power, I have some good news: You may not need to replace your existing hammer. At US Hammer, we now offer a conversion service that allows existing owners to send their gas-powered US Hammer back to us and have […]
The fencing industry has changed dramatically over the last decade. Rising labor costs, tighter project timelines, skilled labor shortages, and increased competition have forced contractors to look for new ways to improve efficiency and profitability. Companies that once relied exclusively on manual labor are now investing in equipment that helps crews work faster, safer, and […]
How to Drive Fence Posts Into Hard Ground (Without Breaking Equipment) Few things can slow down a fence installation project faster than hard ground. Whether you’re dealing with compacted clay, rocky soil, drought-hardened earth, or ground filled with roots and debris, difficult soil conditions can turn a straightforward fence installation into a frustrating and expensive […]
Two Jobsite-Ready Tools That Help Crews Work Quicker, Safer, and More Profitably For contractors who deal with driven posts daily—whether for fencing, agriculture, vineyards, construction layout, or erosion-control work—efficiency isn’t optional. It directly affects margins, deadlines, and crew performance. The quicker a team can install or remove posts, the more profitable each job becomes. That’s […]
Choosing the right post driver isn’t just about preference—it directly impacts your efficiency, operating costs, and the types of jobs you can take on. As powered equipment continues to evolve, contractors today are faced with a key decision: gas-powered or battery post drivers? Both options have clear advantages, and the right choice depends on your […]
When it comes to fence installation, construction projects, or agricultural work, efficiency isn’t just important—it directly impacts your bottom line. Traditional manual post driving methods are slow, labor-intensive, and physically demanding, often limiting how much work can get done in a single day. That’s why contractors, ranchers, farmers, and fencing professionals are rapidly shifting toward […]
