Zareba 10-Mile Solar Low Impedance Electric Fence Charger vs Zareba Step-In Fence Post 40 in., 10-Pack

What separates them

These two differ on 1 recorded specification. The Zareba 10-Mile Solar Low Impedance Electric Fence Charger is $100.00 dearer. They are different kinds of product — solar fence charger against electric fence post — so read the table as two spec sheets rather than a like-for-like.

Zareba 10-Mile Solar Low Impedance Electric Fence Charger vs Zareba Step-In Fence Post 40 in., 10-Pack

Zareba

Zareba 10-Mile Solar Low Impedance Electric Fence Charger

$139.99

The 10-mile rating assumes a clean fence with no vegetation touching it; through summer grass the effective range is closer to two or three miles.

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Zareba

Zareba Step-In Fence Post 40 in., 10-Pack

$39.99

Step-in posts are for temporary and rotational fencing, and they hold that fence up rather than holding it tight -- tension still needs proper braced corners.

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Who the Zareba 10-Mile Solar Low Impedance Electric Fence Charger is for

Buy it if: Remote paddocks and rotational grazing where no mains power reaches the fence.

Avoid it if: Shaded fence lines, and anyone who can run mains power to the charger instead.

Who the Zareba Step-In Fence Post 40 in., 10-Pack is for

Buy it if: Rotational grazing and temporary paddock divisions on workable ground.

Avoid it if: Permanent fence lines and hard dry ground, where driven posts are needed.

Specifications, side by side

1 of 16 rows differ. Differences first.

SpecificationZareba 10-Mile Solar Low Impedance Electric Fence ChargerZareba Step-In Fence Post 40 in., 10-Pack
Price$139.99$39.99
Fence typeSteel, aluminium or poly wireTemporary and rotational electric
Warranty1-year limited warranty1-year limited warranty
Battery includedYes, 4 V sealed rechargeable not published
Ground suitability not publishedWorked or moist soil
Installation not publishedStep-in, no tools
MountingPost mount bracket included not published
Output typeLow impedance not published
Output voltageAbout 10,000 V open circuit not published
Pack quantity not published10
Post height not published40 in
Post material not publishedUV-stabilised polymer
Power sourceSolar with a sealed rechargeable battery not published
Rated range10 miles on a clean fence not published
Realistic rangeAbout 2 to 3 miles through summer vegetation not published
Spike material not publishedIntegral steel
Wire positions not published8

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