Goldfoot Springsteel Pigtail Posts
New! Galvanized springsteel post from Strainrite® Fencing Systems. Thick plastic insulation resists UV exposure. Jumps back into position if a person or animal bends the post over.
Holds one conductor. If additional conductors are needed, clip-on insulators may be added.
A Pigtail Caddy can be used to reduce tangling and allow hands-free operation of fence reels.
Which pigtail is right for you?
We offer several pigtail post options to fit your situation, including different heights and shaft conductivity. Visit this link to compare all pigtail post options.Benefits
- Step-in temporary line post ideal for strip-grazing cattle and sheep
- Galvanized steel construction resists corrosion
- Springsteel posts “spring” back into position when bent over
- Pigtail ring is encased in durable UV-treated plastic for years of use, even in harsh conditions
- Press-formed steel “Goldfoot” for stability and easy insertion
Specs
- White pigtail, gray metal shaft
- 33" tall, installed; 7.5" below ground
- Pigtail ring is encased in durable UV-treated plastic
- Supports most sizes of electric fence conductors (up to 1.5" tape)
- 7mm (.28") diameter shaft; shaft is not electrified
Installation
In very dry/hard soils, drilling a pilot hole in the ground may be beneficial. You can also wet the soil at the location you plan on using the post to first soften the ground.
These posts are best used as line posts with gentle curves. They are not good to use for sharp corners.
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Insulators
Pigtail Clip-On Insulator, white
Item #380901 -Plastic clip-on insulator for pigtail fence posts. Securely holds low-tension electric fence conductors. Fits 7mm dia. (.28") shafts.
$0.65 -
Posts and Accessories
Pigtail Caddy
Item #320605 -Adjustable caddy frees up both hands while carrying up to 30 pigtail fence posts. A time-saver when operating fencing reels.
$29.00 -
Conductors - Tape-Rope-Twine-Wire
EnduraSoft® 6.0, 660 ft roll
Item #256500 -For permanent electrified fences. Made of polyester so it’s soft to the touch. Very good conductivity (50Ω/1000 ft) so it’s suited for any length of fence line and nearly all energizers.
$93.50 -
Conductors - Tape-Rope-Twine-Wire
IntelliRope® PE 6.0, 660 ft. roll
Item #256900 -Rope fence for both permanent and portable situations because polyethylene filaments resist wear and abrasion. Use for horses, cattle, sheep and goats.
$57.00 -
Conductors - Tape-Rope-Twine-Wire
IntelliTape™, 1320 ft. roll
Item #257040 -A 1/2" wide electric fence conductor whose visibility is ideal for horses and other large, fast moving livestock.
$70.00 -
Conductors - Tape-Rope-Twine-Wire
IntelliBraid®, 660 ft. roll
Item #256710 -6.0mm conductor for electric fences. Black/white color combination is easy for humans and livestock to see.
$106.00 -
Conductors - Tape-Rope-Twine-Wire
IntelliBraid® Twine PE 2.25, 660 ft roll
Item #235360 -Electrifiable braid conductor that makes excellent portable electric fences for cattle, sheep and rotational grazing.
$25.00 -
Conductors - Tape-Rope-Twine-Wire
IntelliRope® PE 4.5, 660 ft roll
Item #245100 -Excellent for both permanent and portable situations because PE filaments resist wear and abrasion. Excellent built-in elasticity. This 4.5mm version is less weight, lower cost and better for short-term fences.
$37.50 -
Conductors - Tape-Rope-Twine-Wire
IntelliTwine™ 2.25, 1320 ft. roll
Item #253510 -Electric fence conductor for temporary fences. Lightweight and easy to move throughout the field.
$40.50 -
Conductors - Tape-Rope-Twine-Wire
Speedrite Extreme Wire, 1320 ft
Item #253554 -Thicker polywire is stronger and more visible to be used for portable fences.
$86.00 -
Conductors - Tape-Rope-Twine-Wire
Speedrite Poliwire, 1650 ft, 6ss
Item #253551 -A white polywire that is good for temporary and semi-permanent fences.
$49.00 -
Conductors - Tape-Rope-Twine-Wire
Speedrite Politape, 660 ft roll
Item #257100 -660 ft roll of 1/2" wide tape for economic strip grazing. More visible than twine and polywires, so it is more effective at stopping deer and horses.
$38.00 -
Conductors - Tape-Rope-Twine-Wire
Speedrite Extreme Tape, 660'
Item #257101 -For portable and semi-permanent electric fences. 1/2" thickness increases visibility to humans in livestock.
$55.00 -
Conductors - Tape-Rope-Twine-Wire
MaxiShock™ Wire, 1320 ft. roll
Item #251000 -Twisted cable conductor for electric fences. Thick layer of galvanized coating for years of outdoor use.
$116.00
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Philip W from Vermont
So far so good. Dramatically better than the prior pigtail.
Thomas P from Washington
I point the ends for ease of use in hard or frozen soil. Excellent posts with strong footplate and good stiffness to resist too much flexing.
Don F from Iowa
Well constructed and the springsteel rod allows applications around curves, etc.