Why Clipex and the Petrol Post Driver Are a Game-Changer for Farmers

Farmers have long relied on traditional timber posts as their go-to fencing solution. However, with advancements in technology and material innovation, Clipex is beginning to emerge as the new preferred solution for farming and agriculture fencing. But what are the benefits of Clipex fencing for farming, and why are farmers making the switch? Let’s explore why this revolutionary fencing solution is fast replacing timber posts and why farmers love to use a Petrol Post Driver to install Clipex.

The benefits of Clipex fencing for farming

Clipex fencing is a revolutionary all-steel fencing solution that is becoming the new industry standard. Made from 450-grade high tensile steel with an added backing plate at ground level, it’s stronger and cheaper than timber methods over the lifetime of the fence, and comes with a 30-year guarantee for peace of mind. Compared to the typical 5-year lifespan of a timber post, it’s a no brainer!

Clipex is designed for quick and hassle-free installation. The Y-shaped profile means the posts can be driven into any ground with incredible ease and speed, and the easy-to-use patented clip system hold the wires firmly in place with a spring-loaded clip. Installing Clipex fencing is made even faster when you combine it with an Easy Petrol Post Driver and our specially designed 3-in-1 Multi Kit for all Clipex sizes.

With a whole range of different posts to choose from to suit your needs, Clipex fencing is incredibly versatile across the farmland. You can use it for livestock and dairy farming, pasture management, slurry fencing, electric fences, deer fencing, dog fencing - even bison and roan antelope fencing!

Another benefit for farmers is that Clipex metal posts qualify for Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI), England Woodland Creation Offer (EWCO) and Countryside Stewardship funding. So now when you invest in Clipex fencing you’re not only saving on materials and operational costs, but you can also get grant funding to make the switch from timber posts, too.

Why are farmers making the switch to Clipex fencing?

We recently spoke with Richard, a farmer who decided to finally invest in a Petrol Post Driver after having already made the transition to Clipex fencing a few years ago. Before the Petrol Post Driver, he was manually driving in posts with a hand bumper, but with an upcoming project that involved a whopping 30,000 metres of fencing, he knew he was going to need some innovative solutions to streamline the entire process and save on back-breaking manual labour.

“We looked around and I spoke to friends. There’s a lot of cheaper alternatives on the market, but my friends told me to avoid them. They had bought them and ended up still getting the Easy Petrol Post Driver anyway. As the old saying goes, ‘buy cheap, buy twice’, so I went and got a good, proper one. I always love a Honda engine anyway, I’m a Honda engine fan, so that always helps. I looked at the others, but you could definitely feel the actual difference in the product. It’s a damn sight better than the older hand one, that’s for sure.”

“Before we moved to Clipex and using the Easy Petrol Post Driver, we used a post bumper on the back of the tractor and wooden posts, which were lasting 6-7 years, so that’s the reason we moved over to the metal. If we carried on with wood, with the amount we had to do we were probably going to have to heavily invest in either a track machine or a bigger side-operated post driver, and it was just going to cost so much money. For what we needed to do, the longevity of the Clipex posts and the easiness of the petrol driver, it was just the answer for us.”

“Because of that, we’ve been able to retain our original post bumper, and we just use that to bump in the straining posts and any turning posts. It’s a lot quicker with a Petrol Post Driver, I can manage to do posts on my own if I haven’t got anyone to help me, and it saves time. By the time we’ve moved the tractor to the next post, I’m already onto the next post.”

“It starts every time, easily every time, and it just gets on and does it. I haven’t had any faults, it’s been brilliant. Faultless.”

“I’d recommend the Easy Petrol Post Driver to anybody. It’s affordable, it’s easy to use and very reliable. When we priced up a tracked post bumper going into traditional wood, timber, etc., and trying to upgrade and make that system a bit faster, on the project that we had to do it came out at around £4-5 a post, whereas, compared to Clipex posts and using the Petrol Post Driver, the petrol driver came in at around £5-6 a post. All in all, I can’t say anything other than I recommend the Easy Petrol Post Driver.”

McVeigh Parker: Stockists of Clipex fencing and the Easy Petrol Post Driver

McVeigh Parker have been instrumental in changing the UK fencing landscape, becoming the first company to bring Clipex steel posts to the UK market and securing government grant approval for the system. With over ten years’ experience solving fencing challenges across the UK, they have built up a strong portfolio of case studies that demonstrate the effectiveness and longevity of the all-steel Clipex fencing system. When paired with quality wire such as Xfence, the Clipex steel post option can deliver a return on investment comparable to a first timber post installation.

In 2014, McVeigh Parker officially launched the revolutionary Clipex fencing product as an alternative to traditional timber fencing on the UK market. In 2025, they continue to be one of the UK’s leading independent suppliers of landscaping, agricultural and fencing products, with over 45 years of industry experience.

The company has grown significantly since its humble beginnings in Berkshire back in 1979. Today, they proudly remain a fully independent business, with all eight of their nationwide depots staffed by loyal, knowledgeable teams and backed up by a trade arm of key account managers, all able to offer the very best products to suit their customers’ requirements and budgets.

McVeigh Parker stock both the award-winning Triple X fencing system and the Easy Petrol Post Driver, making them a true one-stop shop if you’re considering making the switch to the proven combination of Clipex fencing and an Easy Petrol Post Driver.

See you at LAMMA 2026!

If you’re attending LAMMA this month, make sure to stop by and say hello to us for everything Easy Petrol Post Driver. Our knowledgeable team will be on stand 7.610 to answer your questions and offer tailored recommendations to suit your specific farming needs. You’ll also be able to find McVeigh Parker in attendance on stand 7.460 if you’re interested in finding out more about making the switch to Clipex fencing.

Contact us

If you’d like to know more about Easy Petrol Post Driver products, please get in touch with us via the contact form on our website, or you can call us on +44 (0)114 2699 119 or email info@petrolpostdriver.com.