The draper solid forged contractors square mouth shovel is a heavy duty digging tool engineered for demanding construction and groundwork applications. Built with an all steel tubular shaft and a solid forged square mouth blade, this contractors shovel delivers the strength and durability required for intensive site work. The blade has been correctly hardened during manufacture to provide enhanced strength and resistance to deformation when working with dense materials or compacted ground. A powder coated finish protects the steel components against corrosion and wear, extending the tool's service life even in harsh outdoor conditions. The metal yd handle features a wooden cross dowel that provides a comfortable grip point and reduces hand fatigue during extended use. This design is ideal for bulk material handling, general excavation work, and construction site applications where reliability and strength are essential. With a blade size of 250mm x 300mm and an overall length of 1000mm, this shovel offers a practical balance of capacity and manoeuvrability. Features and benefits bull all steel tubular shaft for maximum durability bull solid forged square mouth blade, correctly hardened for strength bull powder coated finish for extra durability and corrosion protection bull metal yd handle with wooden cross dowel for comfortable grip specifications head size 250mm x 300mm overall length 1000mm contents 1 x draper expert all steel contractors square mouth shovel