Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago
Your Thor post driver feeling sluggish or not hitting like it used to?
This simple gas check could save you time, money, and downtime.
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In this video, I’m out in the paddock with veteran fencing contractor Rob Bailey and Simon from Thor to unpack a brand-new Thor TH43 post driver — and then service one that’s done over 10,000 posts without ever being checked.
We show you exactly how to test and recharge the nitrogen gas in a Thor post driver, why correct pressure matters, and how poor gas pressure quietly robs you of hitting power, efficiency, and safety.
This is practical, real-world information for:
• Fencing contractors
• Farmers and land managers
• Anyone running hydraulic post drivers on skid steers or tractors
No workshop required. No guesswork. Just a simple system you can check yourself.
Topics covered
– Thor TH43 unboxing and setup
– Why hydraulic post drivers are safer than mast drivers
– Gas pressure specs explained (bar vs PSI)
– How to check nitrogen pressure safely
– How to recharge to factory spec
– Common mistakes that stop post drivers hitting properly
If you know someone running a Thor post driver — send them this video.
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Location: Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia
Featuring: Rob Bailey (Fencing Contractor), Simon (Thor Post Drivers)
Equipment: Thor TH43, hydraulic post driver, nitrogen gas system
#Fencing #PostDriver #FarmMachinery #RuralAustralia
00:00 Why Post Drivers Lose Power Over Time
00:25 Unboxing the New Thor TH43
01:45 How Fast a Thor Can Be Set Up
03:40 Why Mast Drivers Are Slower and Riskier
04:10 Post Driver Tools Explained (Dome, Step, Penetrator)
05:45 Why Penetrators Beat Augers in Hard Ground
06:40 Why This Driver Is Being Replaced (Not Broken)
07:15 How to Check Gas Pressure Safely
08:45 What Correct Nitrogen Pressure Should Be
09:30 Recharging the Gas Step-by-Step
10:40 Common Mistakes That Stop Drivers Working
11:50 Final Checks and Reassembly
12:10 When You Should Test Your Post Driver
Your Thor post driver feeling sluggish or not hitting like it used to?
This simple gas check could save you time, money, and downtime.
Join this channel to get access to perks:
youtube.com/channel/UCdtlC5DtsgZKCM8gislyDJw/join
In this video, I’m out in the paddock with veteran fencing contractor Rob Bailey and Simon from Thor to unpack a brand-new Thor TH43 post driver — and then service one that’s done over 10,000 posts without ever being checked.
We show you exactly how to test and recharge the nitrogen gas in a Thor post driver, why correct pressure matters, and how poor gas pressure quietly robs you of hitting power, efficiency, and safety.
This is practical, real-world information for:
• Fencing contractors
• Farmers and land managers
• Anyone running hydraulic post drivers on skid steers or tractors
No workshop required. No guesswork. Just a simple system you can check yourself.
Topics covered
– Thor TH43 unboxing and setup
– Why hydraulic post drivers are safer than mast drivers
– Gas pressure specs explained (bar vs PSI)
– How to check nitrogen pressure safely
– How to recharge to factory spec
– Common mistakes that stop post drivers hitting properly
If you know someone running a Thor post driver — send them this video.
👍 Subscribe for practical fencing, machinery, and land-management content
▶️ Watch more fencing videos on the Farm Learning channel
📤 Share this with a contractor or farmer who needs it
Location: Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia
Featuring: Rob Bailey (Fencing Contractor), Simon (Thor Post Drivers)
Equipment: Thor TH43, hydraulic post driver, nitrogen gas system
#Fencing #PostDriver #FarmMachinery #RuralAustralia
00:00 Why Post Drivers Lose Power Over Time
00:25 Unboxing the New Thor TH43
01:45 How Fast a Thor Can Be Set Up
03:40 Why Mast Drivers Are Slower and Riskier
04:10 Post Driver Tools Explained (Dome, Step, Penetrator)
05:45 Why Penetrators Beat Augers in Hard Ground
06:40 Why This Driver Is Being Replaced (Not Broken)
07:15 How to Check Gas Pressure Safely
08:45 What Correct Nitrogen Pressure Should Be
09:30 Recharging the Gas Step-by-Step
10:40 Common Mistakes That Stop Drivers Working
11:50 Final Checks and Reassembly
12:10 When You Should Test Your Post Driver
