In early 1990,
Elton and Graeme Robinson established ELGRA Engineering in South Nowra, New South Wales. Coming from a rural background, it was natural for the two founders to focus on creating a range of tractor-mounted, 3pl machinery, all designed to make life a little easier for ‘the man on the land’.
As Elton Robinson says, “From an early age I was always fascinated by machinery, and never missed an opportunity to pull something to pieces so I could see how it worked. Then once we began our engineering business, I was constantly trying to improve almost every piece of equipment I worked with”. This never-ending quest for constant improvement flows through every aspect of Elgra’s design and manufacturing processes.Some of the early equipment incorporated 3pl (3 point linkage) mounting and, in some products, relied on the PTO of the tractor to power the equipment. The early range of products consisted of Post Drivers, Concrete Mixers, Posthole Diggers, Trailers, Slashers, and other farm equipment. In the early days, most manufacturing tasks, such as measuring, cutting, bending/folding welding and painting were all carried out manually.
Following the success of their earlier range of equipment, design engineer, Graeme Robinson, began to focus on hydraulically powered machinery, allowing for use on skid steer and excavator style vehicles. Graeme’s persistent focus on safety, ease of use and ultimate customer satisfaction, resulted in ELGRA’s replacement of the old style free-fall gravity post drivers with then current range of hydraulically driven p⁞ercussion post drivers. The 89 Series and 90 Series range of post drivers set a completely new standard for post drives world-wide.
The past decade has seen a complete Top-to-Bottom revision and upgrading of the engineering shop. Among other things, this has included the addition of numerical machine control, computer aided design, plasma and laser cutting of machine parts, and the incorporation of superior surface plating, reducing the need for painting.
However, as always, ELGRA’s primary focus is on you, the customer, and providing 100% satisfaction for every product manufactured.
Design & Manufacture
From the very beginning, all design is carried out using highly sophisticated CAD software. Once the detailed design of the various parts has been completed, the software is then capable of fully testing the design prior to manufacture of any prototypes.
At ELGRA, we understand that in Australia’s demanding climate , Famers & contractors need reliable equipment that’s not just robust but built to endure the harsh demands that they face. That’s why our Hydraulic Percussion Post Drivers are engineered with your toughest jobs in mind.
Our Post Drivers are designed with advanced safety features to ensure operator protection and reduce the risk of accidents. With intuitive controls and reliable safety mechanisms, you can focus on the job with peace of mind.
Constructed from high-quality materials and precision-laser cut and engineered components, Elgra Post Drivers will withstand the harshest conditions that Australia can turn on. Whether it’s extreme heat, dust, or heavy rain, it’s built to out perform anything else on the market.
You may ask why?
- This is due to the construction of high quality nylon blocks that guide the Power Cell.
- Construction of the main frame 89 x 89 x 5 SHS.
- All of our equipment is Hot dipped galvanised.
- No greasing of the main rail system, eliminating wear and tear and downtime
- The only manufacturer with the advanced Hydraulic Percussion technology, our post driver delivers unmatched efficiency and durability.
- It’s designed to handle the toughest jobs with ease, making it a valuable asset for any one on the land.
The construction of our frame work will take the largest Power Cell on the market, delivering 2500 joules of impact power. Moyle size 100mm in diameter.
Investing in an ELGRA Hydraulic Percussion Post Driver you will experience the difference of quality that is engineered for excellence. Reliable, safe, and built for the Australian climate – it’s the perfect choice for your toughest tasks.