Powerflex carries three tread-in (step-in) posts, and we get asked every week which one to buy. Here's the straight answer — same specs we quote on the phone, side by side. All three are posts we run on our own place: step in with one boot, clip your polybraid, move on.
Spec-for-Spec Comparison
| EverGraze | FenceGard | O'Brien Tredaline | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price, each | $2.99 | $3.50 | $6.59 |
| Price by the box (50) | $144.99 — $2.90/post | $175.00 — $3.50/post | $282.67 — $5.65/post |
| Wire / braid positions | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Polytape positions | 1 | 1 | 4 (1.5" tape) |
| Profile | H-profile | Molded polymer | H-profile |
| Height | 43" | 42" | 43" overall (incl. stake) |
| Stake | Galvanized steel | Molded tread-in | Galvanized steel |
| UV protection | Proprietary UV-resistant polymer | UV stabilized | UV stabilized |
| Colors | White | White | Blue · White · Yellow |
| Field pedigree | Newest — Powerflex's own EverGraze line | Proven multi-season performer | The original — recommended by Greg Judy |
Which One Should You Buy?
Buy the EverGraze if…
…you're buying posts by the box and want the best fit and finish per dollar. It's built the way we wanted a step-in post built — proprietary UV polymer, clean molding with no sharp edges, a long galvanized stake for rocky ground, 43" of height with 8 wire/braid positions plus a tape holder — and at $2.90/post by the box of 50, it's the least expensive post we sell. For daily-move rotational grazing where you're planting and pulling dozens of posts, the box math is hard to argue with. Shop the EverGraze Tread-In Post →
Buy the FenceGard if…
…you want a proven white post with seasons of track record behind it. The FenceGard has earned its keep — UV-stabilized polymer, 8 polywire holders plus a tape position, 42" of height, and a history of not cracking, fading, or losing its grip. Space them 50–75 ft apart on level ground. Shop the FenceGard Tread-In Post →
Buy the O'Brien Tredaline if…
…you run polytape, or you want the post with the longest pedigree in managed grazing. The Tredaline is the post Greg Judy shows in his videos, with four positions for 1.5" tape (the other two carry one each) — which makes it the pick for horse setups and high-visibility tape fences. Three colors let you color-code paddocks or match ground conditions. Shop the O'Brien Tredaline →
The Bottom Line
You won't buy wrong here — all three are posts we step in ourselves. The EverGraze is the value-and-build pick, the FenceGard is the visibility pick, and the O'Brien is the polytape-and-pedigree pick. Questions about your setup? Call the shop at 1-888-251-3934 — we graze cattle on these exact posts every day. Free shipping on orders over $150.