OX Trade Square Mouth Shovel 1200mm

The OX Trade square mouth shovel is a 1200mm D grip shovel built for general digging, shifting and clean up work on site. It is made with an all steel pressed and welded construction, so there is no wooden handle to split, and the high visibility blue powder coated finish makes the tool easy to spot among the gear. It is a hard wearing shovel for trade and landscaping jobs.

Key Features

• All steel pressed and welded construction for strength
• High visibility blue powder coated finish
• Square mouth blade for clean, full width digging
• 1200mm D grip handle for a firm, controlled hold
• Built to take heavy site use

Specifications

• Handle length: 1200mm
• Handle style: D grip
• Blade: square mouth
• Construction: all steel pressed and welded
• Finish: high visibility blue powder coat

Applications

• General digging and trenching on site
• Shifting soil, sand and aggregates
• Clean up and loading work
• Landscaping, concreting prep and general site tasks

What You Need To Complete The Job

For post holes, pair this with the OX post hole shovel, and for breaking up hard ground add an OX sledge hammer. Wear leather rigger gloves for a firm grip on the handle. See the General Hand Tools range for more site tools.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a square mouth shovel used for?

A square mouth shovel has a flat, square blade that is good for general digging, shifting loose material and clean up work. It takes a full width bite of soil or aggregate and is easy to control, which makes it a versatile shovel for trade and landscaping jobs.

Is this shovel all steel?

Yes. The listing states all steel pressed and welded construction, which means the blade and socket are formed from steel rather than relying on a timber handle. The D grip handle is part of the steel build, so there is no wooden handle to split under load. The finish is a high visibility blue powder coat.

How long is the handle?

The handle measures 1200mm. That gives a comfortable standing working height for most people and plenty of leverage when digging. The D grip at the top gives you a firm hold with both hands and makes it easy to control the blade.

Can I use this for post holes?

A square mouth shovel is fine for shallow holes and general digging, but for narrow, deep post holes a dedicated post hole shovel is the better tool. The OX post hole shovel is shaped to dig a clean narrow hole for fence posts and signposts. Keep both in the kit and use the right one for the job.