Hi-Lift Manual Wood-Post Popper

The Hi-Lift Manual Wood-Post Popper is designed to remove wooden fence posts, even if rotted, broken off, or imbedded in concrete. The device is essentially a 40-inch-high steel jack with a handle at the top that has a ‘jaw’ at one end which accommodates a 48-inch chain-and-slip-hook accessory. Once the chain has been wrapped around the post at or near ground level, one applies an up-and-down pumping motion on the handle until the post is extracted. (The Hi-Lift can also be used to pull construction stakes, and galvanized round and U-channel posts.)

Cost: $103 (+$29 for chain and slip hook)

Impairment Category: Back, Strength/endurance