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Insulated Heavy-Duty Double Shovel Holer – 54” Fibreglass (Sitemate)
£70.00 ex VAT
Product Overview
Insulated Heavy-Duty Double Shovel Holer – 54” Fibreglass (Sitemate) is a two-handled digging tool designed to remove loosened soil and debris from fence-post holes. Its opposing shovel blades use a scissor action to collect spoil at the bottom of the excavation and lift it vertically to the surface. This helps installers create controlled post holes without unnecessarily widening the opening.
The 54” fibreglass handles provide useful reach and are rated to BS 8020 for 1000V electrical protection. This makes the tool suitable for controlled fencing and groundwork operations where buried electrical services present an identified hazard. It is primarily intended for extracting loosened material; hard soil, compacted clay, roots and rubble may first require an insulated graft or digging bar. Its insulation must always be used alongside service detection and safe excavation procedures.
You May Also Need
Toggle• Insulated fencer’s graft
• Insulated digging bar or crowbar
• Buried-service plans and suitable detection equipment
• Protective gloves
• Eye protection
• Safety footwear
Key Features
Toggle• Opposing blades lift loosened spoil vertically from post holes
• Scissor action helps maintain a controlled hole diameter
• Heavy-duty design suits repeated fencing and groundwork tasks
• Long fibreglass handles provide reach into deeper excavations
• BS 8020 rating provides verified 1000V electrical protection
• Grey and orange handles clearly distinguish the insulated tool
Typical Applications
Toggle• Fence-post hole preparation
• Commercial and domestic fencing installation
• Removing loosened soil and debris
• Groundworks around identified buried services
• Utility and infrastructure projects
Frequently Asked Questions
ToggleQ. Is this suitable for working around buried electrical services?
A. It is rated to BS 8020 for 1000V protection and provides additional protection against accidental contact. All buried services must still be located, assessed and isolated wherever possible before excavation begins.
Q. What is the difference between this and the mini post-hole digger?
A. This heavy-duty shovel holer is intended for more demanding spoil removal. The mini version has a more compact digging head suited to smaller-diameter fencing posts.
Q. Will it break compacted ground?
A. Its main purpose is removing loosened material. Hard ground, compacted clay, roots or rubble may need to be broken up first using a suitable insulated graft or digging bar.
Q. What does the 54” measurement refer to?
A. The 54” is the tool size, equivalent to approximately 1370mm.
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