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Gallagher Lightweight Pigtail Post
$4.99 at Tractor Supply. Height 42 in. (35 in. installed), pack 1 post. How it compares with 6 other step-in fence posts on price and specs.
How it compares
How the Gallagher Lightweight Pigtail Post Compares
Fi-Shock 4 ft. Step-In Post: $2.70 less than the Gallagher Lightweight Pigtail Post
Gallagher Double Foot Tread-In Post: $1 less than the Gallagher Lightweight Pigtail Post
Patriot Pet and Garden Extra Post Kit: $14 more than the Gallagher Lightweight Pigtail Post
Zareba Step-In Fence Posts 16 Pack: $35 more than the Gallagher Lightweight Pigtail Post
All five near the Gallagher Lightweight Pigtail Post as a table, with store links
| Model | Price | Type | Height | Pack | Where to buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fi-Shock 4 ft. Step-In Post | Price$2.29 | TypeStep-in, poly | Height39 in. above ground | Pack1 post | Where to buyCheck price at Tractor Supply → |
| Gallagher Double Foot Tread-In Post | Price$3.99 | TypeStep-in, poly | Height39 in. | Pack1 post | Where to buyCheck price at Tractor Supply → |
| Gallagher Lightweight Pigtail Post | Price$4.99 | TypeStep-in, steel pigtail | Height42 in. (35 in. installed) | Pack1 post | Where to buyCheck price at Tractor Supply → |
| Patriot Pet and Garden Extra Post Kit | Price$18.99 | TypeStep-in, poly | Height28.5 in. | Pack10 posts | Where to buyCheck price at Tractor Supply → |
| Zareba Step-In Fence Posts 16 Pack | Price$39.99 | TypeStep-in, poly | Height4 ft. | Pack16 posts | Where to buyCheck price at Tractor Supply → |
Prices last checked October 2026. Freight is extra unless noted.
The specs
Gallagher Lightweight Pigtail Post Specs
Goats inside portable electric netting, not the Gallagher Lightweight Pigtail Post itself. Photo: ŠJ?, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
| Brand | Gallagher |
|---|---|
| TypeWhat this means → | Step-In Fence Posts |
| Height | 42 in. (35 in. installed) |
| Pack | 1 post |
| TypeWhat this means → | Step-in, steel pigtail |
| Price | $4.99 |
| Checked at | Tractor Supply |
- Holds polywire, braid or narrow poly tape
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Gallagher Turbo Sheep ElectroNet 35 x 164
$299.99
3.2 of 5 from 4 reviews at Tractor Supply
- Length: 164 ft.
- Height: 35 in.
- For: Sheep and goats
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Gallagher Poultry Netting 48 x 164
$399.99
5.0 of 5 from 1 review at Tractor Supply
- Length: 164 ft.
- Height: 48 in.
- For: Poultry and small livestock
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Gallagher Turbo Tape 1/2 in. 656 ft.
$76.99
- Length: 656 ft.
- Type: Poly tape, 1/2 in.
- Conductors: 3 stainless, 2 copper
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Gallagher Polytape 1/2 in. 656 ft.
$36.99
- Length: 656 ft.
- Type: Poly tape, 1/2 in.
- Conductors: 5 stainless
Where to buy
Where to Buy the Gallagher Lightweight Pigtail Post
Gallagher
Gallagher Lightweight Pigtail Post
$4.99
4.2 of 5 from 6 reviews at Tractor Supply
- Height: 42 in. (35 in. installed)
- Pack: 1 post
- Type: Step-in, steel pigtail
The price on this page is from Tractor Supply, checked October 2026. Farm equipment prices change between dealers, so confirm the price and freight before ordering.
Compare the Gallagher Lightweight Pigtail Post with any other fencing supply, or see every model in the fencing supply price guide.
Who it fits
Who the Gallagher Lightweight Pigtail Post Fits
Best for
Holding poly wire or tape on temporary and rotational grazing fences.
Where it sits
#3 of 7 step-in fence posts by price on this site, a mid-range option.
Worth knowing
Height: 42 in. (35 in. installed). Pack: 1 post. Type: Step-in, steel pigtail.
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Questions
Gallagher Lightweight Pigtail Post Questions
How much does the Gallagher Lightweight Pigtail Post cost?
$4.99 at Tractor Supply when checked in October 2026, which is $14 under the middle starting price of the 7 step-in fence posts on this site ($18.99). Shipping depends on the store.
Is the Gallagher Lightweight Pigtail Post expensive for a step-in post?
It is #3 of 7 by starting price: 2 cost less and 4 cost more. Among step-in fence posts alone it is #3 of 7.
What costs less than the Gallagher Lightweight Pigtail Post?
The closest cheaper options are the Fi-Shock 4 ft. Step-In Post ($2.29) and the Gallagher Double Foot Tread-In Post ($3.99), both below the Gallagher Lightweight Pigtail Post.
What is one step up from the Gallagher Lightweight Pigtail Post?
Next above the Gallagher Lightweight Pigtail Post by price: the Patriot Pet and Garden Extra Post Kit ($18.99) and the Zareba Step-In Fence Posts 16 Pack ($39.99).
Should I buy the Gallagher Lightweight Pigtail Post or the Fi-Shock 4 ft. Step-In Post?
The Fi-Shock 4 ft. Step-In Post starts $2.70 lower. Type: Step-in, steel pigtail vs Step-in, poly. Height: 42 in. (35 in. installed) vs 39 in. above ground. See the Gallagher Lightweight Pigtail Post and Fi-Shock 4 ft. Step-In Post side by side.
What other Gallagher step-in fence posts compete with the Gallagher Lightweight Pigtail Post?
Alongside the Gallagher Lightweight Pigtail Post, Gallagher also sells the Gallagher Double Foot Tread-In Post ($3.99).
Where can I buy the Gallagher Lightweight Pigtail Post?
Tractor Supply lists it at $4.99.
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