Multiwire Step-in Plastic Posts
Product Details
Plastic fence post with step-in foot is a versatile fencing option for containing livestock on pasture. Quick and easy to put in, take out and move around. 36" tall, installed.
Built in, angled clips prevent unintentional conductor release and ensure a consistent strand height throughout the fence line.
Benefits
Strainrite’s® Multiwire Step-in Plastic Posts enable grass farmers to quickly set up temporary and semi-permanent paddocks for grazing. With 12 preformed clip locations, this post offers versatility for any grazing application.
Specs
- White, UV-stabilized plastic
- 36" tall installed; shaft tapers from 7/8"W (top) to 1"W (bottom)
- 50 per box, but sold individually
- Barbed step-in foot for added stability
- Built-in, angled clips prevent unintentional conductor release:
- 4 positions for 1.5" tape
- 8 positions for MaxiShock™ wire, braid, twine or rope
Installation
- Place post at desired location.
- Use attached foot to step into the ground.
- Attach an electric fence conductor through insulators.
Precautions
These posts are not good for corners (of multi-strand or permanent fences) or where there is a lot of up/down strain. They are not meant to be used as a permanent post.
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Conductors - Rope / Twine / Wire / Tape
EnduraSoft® 6.0, 660 ft roll
Item #256500 -Highly visible polyester electric fence conductor with excellent conductivity over long distances. 6mm (1/4") diameter. 25 years probable life.
$98.50 -
Conductors - Rope / Twine / Wire / Tape
IntelliRope® PE 6.0, 660 ft. roll
Item #256900 -6mm (1/4") dia. electrifiable rope for permanent or temporary fences. Polyethylene filaments resist wear and abrasion. An effective anti-deer conductor.
$59.50 -
Conductors - Rope / Twine / Wire / Tape
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.
$78.00 -
Conductors - Rope / Twine / Wire / Tape
IntelliBraid®, 660 ft. roll
Item #256710 -6mm (1/4") dia. braided rope conductor for electric fences. Black/white color is easy for humans and livestock to see. Polyester for high UV-resistance.
$113.75 -
Conductors - Rope / Twine / Wire / Tape
IntelliBraid® Twine PE 2.25, 660 ft roll
Item #235360 -Lightweight 2.25mm braided polywire for portable livestock fences. Excellent conductor for the rotational grazing of sheep and cattle.
$24.25 -
Conductors - Rope / Twine / Wire / Tape
IntelliRope® PE 4.5, 660 ft roll
Item #245100 -4.5mm (3/16") electrifiable rope for permanent or rotational grazing fences. Tinned copper filaments for high conductivity (32 Ω per 1000 ft).
$40.25 -
Conductors - Rope / Twine / Wire / Tape
IntelliTwine™ 2.25, 1320 ft. roll
Item #253510 -2.25mm (12 gauge/.09" dia.) electric fence conductor for temporary livestock and garden fences. Lightweight and easy to move.
$46.50 -
Conductors - Rope / Twine / Wire / Tape
Speedrite Extreme Wire, 1320 ft
Item #253554 -Lightweight electric fence twine for containing cattle, sheep, goats and swine. Tinned copper strands for superior conductivity and “extreme” shock power.
$105.00 -
Conductors - Rope / Twine / Wire / Tape
Speedrite Poliwire, 1650 ft, 6-SS
Item #253551 -Electric fence twine for rotational grazing, paddock divisions and temporary fences. Stainless-steel strands provide strength and longevity.
$41.00 -
Conductors - Rope / Twine / Wire / Tape
Speedrite™ Politape, 660 ft roll
Item #257100 -1/2" electric fence ribbon with 6 stainless steel conductors. Highly visible and ideal for containing cattle, sheep, goats, deer and horses.
$43.00 -
Conductors - Rope / Twine / Wire / Tape
Speedrite™ Extreme Tape, 660 ft roll
Item #257101 -1/2" electric fence ribbon with 6 tinned copper conductors. High contrast tape ideal for containing cattle, sheep, goats, deer and horses.
$74.00 -
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MaxiShock™ Wire, 1320 ft. roll
Item #251000 -Twisted cable conductor for electric fences. Thick layer of galvanized coating for years of outdoor use.
$150.00 -
Energizer Kits
IntelliShock 10 (Plug-In) Energizer Kit
Item #1120102 -Electric fence energizer kit for keeping your livestock in and their predators out.
$193.30 -
Energizers
IntelliShock 20 (Battery) Energizer Kit
Item #1120203 -2 joule AC/DC energizer can be quickly changed from plug-in to battery power. Kit includes: 12V leads, wiring harness, ground rods, clamps and fence tester.
$218.35
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Rachel B from Wisconsin
I graze a handful of Jerseys and this year have adapted the grazing paddocks (formerly with pigtail posts) to plastic posts in order to accommodate a double strand of polywire for sheep who are now grazing with the cows.
I ordered 3 different types: Gallagher, O’Brien, and Premier. The Gallagher, while good quality, were much thicker, which meant I could carry fewer of them in my hand. (My paddocks are small and I walk them to set up.) The O’Brien and Premier were about the same diameter and smaller than the Gallagher, but O’Brien was definitely not as nice as Premier. The ‘prongs’ that hold the polywire had tags on the end of them, as if when the plastic came out of the mold it didn’t come out with a nice rounded edge. The Premier felt of better quality material and the ‘barbs’ that hold the wire were thicker and smooth on the ends, which makes slipping the wire out when reeling up much easier! The barbs are at a good angle and I have not had any issues with polywire falling out of them. In addition, the footplate is positioned in a sensible place, making stringing the polywire easy. The Gallagher post barbs are somehow at a weird angle to the post and footplate, which means I have to step on it with my toe to get it in the ground at the right angle for stringing the polywire rather than with the side of my foot. Very weird and awkward, especially mid-summer when the ground is harder.
Kudos to Premier for a superb product!
Rebecca K from Virginia
I have a small flock of sheep and do rotational grazing, moving paddocks every other day. These posts make great line posts for holding up polywire fences. They are light weight, easy to step into the ground, and they don’t tangle up as you carry them. The plastic is strong and a little bit bendy, enabling them to flex as needed instead of breaking in a brittle way like cheaper farmstore posts do.
As corner posts they do okay, but flex a bit more than I like, and I don’t have another type of post that I can easily use as a brace with these, so I’m currently using a fiberglass post braced with a pigtail post for corners. Given their price advantage and similarity to O’Brien step-in posts, I’m very happy with my purchase.
Hayden L from Louisiana
Only gave 4 stars since I haven’t used these for very long. Before purchasing I looked for a review that compared these posts to the original O’Brien step in posts but couldn’t find one so here it is… These posts are bigger in diameter than O’Brien. The spikes on these are bigger in diameter. Filing the end of them to a point is a must for drought pastures. The foot-step is the exact same size on these as on the O’Brien. The poly wire slots are the exact same height and quantity as O’Briens. The two posts are definitely made of the same quality material, so this isn’t your typical Tractor Supply post that get brittle. Overall, a high quality alternative to the original O’Brien step in post if you don’t mind a little more bulky post, and a little bigger diameter spike.
Travis C from South Carolina
I felt bad to give no stars. These posts are very weak. You can’t put very much tension on the poly wire without the post collapsing into itself. Also, the metal stake portion has come out of several of these posts. I expected to see some glue residue, or better yet some barbs, but nope. They simply should a metal piece into to the hole while the plastic is still hot and call it a day.
Krystal R from Connecticut
These step-in posts are so easy to use and sturdy enough for what we need for rotational grazing sheep. I like that they have multiple clips, so I can choose what heights work best.
