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Prosolve | SKU:
140003
Insulated Forged Post 7" Hole Digger - BS8020
£72.63
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£87.15
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Insulated Forged Post 7" Hole Digger - BS8020
Regular price
£87.15
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Insulated Forged Post 7" Hole Digger - BS8020 is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
Why it works
Forged strength, insulated for the job
BS8020:2011 compliant
Each digger is individually tested to the standard for insulated hand tools used near buried cables and services.
Forged, hardened and tempered
The head is forged then hardened and tempered for strength and durability in variable soil.
Clean, clamshell digging
Scissor-action jaws bite in and lift spoil cleanly from narrow, deep post holes.
Overview
Insulated Forged Post 7" Hole Digger - BS8020 - Overview
The Insulated Forged Post 7" Hole Digger is a clamshell-style digger built to BS8020:2011 for cutting post holes and access holes in variable ground conditions. The forged head is hardened and tempered for strength, and the shafts are insulated for site use.
1930mm
Height
140mm
Length
8.0kg
Weight
| Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Length | 140mm |
| Width | 30mm |
| Height | 1930mm |
| Weight | 8.0kg |
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Colour | Orange |
| Compliance | BS8020:2011 |
Frequently asked questions
What is this hole digger used for?
What is this hole digger used for?
It is built for digging post holes for fencing and gate posts, and for access holes near buried cables and services, individually tested to BS8020:2011.
Is it insulated for work near buried or live services?
Is it insulated for work near buried or live services?
It is built and individually tested to BS8020:2011, the standard for insulated hand tools used near buried cables and services.
What are the dimensions and weight?
What are the dimensions and weight?
It is 1930mm in overall height with a 140mm long, 30mm wide head, and it weighs 8.0kg.
How does the clamshell action work?
How does the clamshell action work?
Push the closed jaws into the ground, open the handles to bite into the soil, then close them again to grip and lift the spoil clear.
What is it made from?
What is it made from?
The head is forged steel, hardened and tempered for strength, with insulated orange shafts and rubber grip caps.
Is it suitable for general excavation as well as post holes?
Is it suitable for general excavation as well as post holes?
Yes. Alongside post and fence holes it is suited to general digging on construction, utilities and facilities jobs.
