Roughneck Drainage Shovel, Long Handle

The Roughneck® Long Handled Drainage Shovel is built for tough trenching tasks, helping you cut through clay, compacted soil and root‑ridden ground with ease. It’s ideal for tradespeople and keen DIYers who lay drains, pipes or cable channels and need a dependable tool for long, upright digging sessions.

• Blade: Heavy‑duty carbon steel blade that’s sharpened to bite into tough ground and make clean cuts when digging trenches.
• Blade design: Treads on the blade provide increased pressure while reducing the risk of slippage under heavy loads.
• Blade width: 160mm wide for efficient trenching and channel digging without sacrificing control.
• Handle: Long fibreglass handle with a contoured grip to boost leverage and maintain an upright digging posture.
• Overall length: 1460mm (57 1/2in) for deep reach and post-hole digging without excessive bending.
• Connection: Power Ring socket with a steel-reinforced plug for a stronger, more secure blade-to-handle connection.
• Finish: Corrosion-resistant tumble lacquered finish to prolong life in wet, soil-rich environments.
• Ideal use: Designed for laying drains, pipes and cable channels as well as digging holes for posts and signs.

With its combination of sharpened blade, long reach and ergonomic grip, this shovel helps you work faster and more comfortably in demanding soils. The robust carbon steel blade and fibreglass handle are built to endure regular use in damp conditions, while the secure Power Ring connection minimises downtime from loose fittings. Whether trenching for drainage, laying pipes or preparing posts, the Roughneck Long Handled Drainage Shovel delivers precision, control and lasting performance.