Step-In Fence Posts

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7 step-in fence posts, $2.29 to $129.99, from Fi-Shock, Field Guardian, Gallagher, Patriot, Starkline and Zareba.

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Lowest price

Fi-Shock

Fi-Shock 4 ft. Step-In Post

$2.29

4.4 of 5 from 69 reviews at Tractor Supply

Height: 39 in. above ground
Pack: 1 post
Type: Step-in, poly

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Middle of the range

Patriot

Patriot Pet and Garden Extra Post Kit

$18.99

1.0 of 5 from 2 reviews at Tractor Supply

Height: 28.5 in.
Pack: 10 posts
Type: Step-in, poly

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Top of the range

Field Guardian

Field Guardian 72 in. Stirrup Posts 10 Pack

$129.99

4.8 of 5 from 4 reviews at Tractor Supply

Height: 72 in.
Pack: 10 posts
Type: Step-in stirrup, poly

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Every Step-In Fence Post Compared

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 →
Starkline Fiberglass Rods 3/8 in. 20 Pack	Price$49.99	TypeFiberglass rod, 3/8 in.	Height—	Pack20 posts	Where to buyCheck price at Tractor Supply →
Field Guardian 72 in. Stirrup Posts 10 Pack	Price$129.99	TypeStep-in stirrup, poly	Height72 in.	Pack10 posts	Where to buyCheck price at Tractor Supply →

Prices last checked October 2026. Freight is extra unless noted.

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Questions

Step-In Fence Posts: Common Questions

How much does a step-in post cost?

The 7 step-in posts on this site run $2.29 to $129.99, checked October 2026. The lowest priced is the Fi-Shock 4 ft. Step-In Post at $2.29; the highest is the Field Guardian 72 in. Stirrup Posts 10 Pack at $129.99.

What is the cheapest step-in post?

The Fi-Shock 4 ft. Step-In Post at $2.29 at Tractor Supply.

Which brands make step-in posts?

On this site: Fi-Shock, Field Guardian, Gallagher, Patriot, Starkline and Zareba. Gallagher has the most here, with 2 models.

Where can I buy a step-in post?

The 7 step-in posts here are listed at Tractor Supply.

Step-in poly posts or fiberglass rods?

Poly step-ins have built-in clips at set heights and go in by foot. Fiberglass rods are cheap and stiff but need separate clips.

How tall should step-in posts be?

Tall enough for the top strand at about nose height of the stock you are holding, roughly 30 to 40 in. for cattle.