Patent ID: 7152694
Filing Date: 2006-12-26
Classification: E04H

Abstract:
1. A vehicle mounted post driver for the driving of a post into the ground comprising: a frame; a hammer assembly slideably moveable relative to said frame; a post retaining cap aligned with the hammer assembly, said post retaining cap comprises a recess for receiving a post, said recess including a plurality of pins, said pins disposed axially parallel to said post; stabilizing means for stabilizing the post driver depending from said frame; a hydraulic system comprising means mounted on said frame for lifting the hammer assembly, said hydraulic system comprising a pair of hydraulic cylinders contained within said frame and extendable to lift said hammer assembly; swiveling means for orienting the post driver, said swiveling means comprising a movable lever rigidly connected to a portion of said post driver, and mounting means for mounting the post driver to a vehicle.