Product Description
Driving posts into the ground, either on land or in water, is a crucial part of canal and river restoration and management. Whether you’re working on a rural towpath, installing Nicospan and coir rolls, or building a fence, hydraulic post drivers speed up installation. Driving each post, tube, or timber stake into the ground in seconds, even in the most demanding conditions.
KEY FEATURES
Handheld PD1 drivers with power packs
Excavator-mounted (1.5–5t machines)
Custom caps for Nicospan/coir roll installation
High-speed, high-impact delivery
Portable and waterway-friendly
INFORMATION SHEETS
We offer two types of drivers for hire:
Excavator-Mounted Post Drivers - Suitable for 1.5 to 5 tonne machines, ideal for waterway works, including the installation of coir rolls, Nicospan, bank protection barriers, and fencing. We can fabricate driving caps to suit your post size and project needs.
Handheld Atlas Copco PD1 Post Drivers - Compact and powerful, these drivers are powered by their own hydraulic power pack. They are also easy to manoeuvre in tight, awkward, or remote locations. They offer high-impact performance and are ideal for signposts, solar panel supports, light fencing, and aquatic planting posts.
Both options are suitable for most post driving operations. However, the excavator-mounted post drivers are more powerful and offer a greater reach – driving posts into the ground far from shore.
Every unit adheres to the highest safety standards and undergoes routine inspections. We supply the relevant power packs and accessories as part of our package. With quick setup times and minimal operator fatigue, these drivers let you install dozens of posts in a matter of minutes – perfect for one-off or repeat installations.
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“The Rothen Group’s knowledge has ensured that potential issues were highlighted early, meaning projects run smoothly and on programme. They have a large fleet of plant and operators too, which reassures that the work will be completed safely and with due care.”
Martin Dean
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“The Rothen Group have worked with us and supplied marine, piling and fencing plant for many years. The team have excellent working knowledge of the UK canal system.”
Jim Walton
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“The works were completed to a high standard of quality both ahead of programme and in a safe manner. All parties were really pleased with how smooth the construction phase went.”
Andrew Smith
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Adam De'Ath
Canal & River Trust
"The professionalism, communication and quality of the works delivered by The Rothen Group has been exceptional! From the project initiation phase to delivering the hard work on the ground they have been an outstanding contractor to work with."
Charles Hughes
Canal & River Trust
