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Prosolve · SKU:
140008
Insulated Trenching Shovel Treaded - BS8020
Insulated trenching shovel, BS8020:2011 compliant, 1000V rated and tested to 10,000V. Carbon steel blade with tread plates, fibreglass D-handle.
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Insulated Trenching Shovel Treaded - BS8020
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Why it works
Built for insulated trenching
BS8020:2011 compliant
Insulated construction rated to 1000V and tested to 10,000V, built for digging around live cables and buried services.
Tread plates
Tread plates on the blade shoulders reduce boot damage when driving the shovel into hard or compacted ground.
Carbon steel blade
A carbon steel blade with a narrow rectangular profile, built for trenching and cutting clean trench walls.
Overview
Insulated Trenching Shovel Treaded - Overview
The Insulated Trenching Shovel Treaded is built to BS8020:2011 for digging and backfilling where live cables or buried services may be present. Made by ProSolve, it carries a 1000V insulation rating tested to 10,000V, with a carbon steel blade and tread plates to protect your boots when driving it in.
1200mm
Length
2.0kg
Weight
1000V
Insulation rating
| Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Length | 1200mm |
| Width | 125mm |
| Height | 40mm |
| Weight | 2.0kg |
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Brand | ProSolve |
| Blade material | Carbon steel |
| Blade colour | Dark blue |
| Handle | Orange polyfibre with fibreglass core |
| Hilt colour | Orange |
| Insulation rating | 1000V guaranteed, tested to 10,000V |
| Compliance | BS8020:2011 |
Frequently asked questions
Can I dig near live cables with this shovel?
Can I dig near live cables with this shovel?
Yes. It's built to BS8020:2011 with a 1000V insulation rating, tested to 10,000V, for trenching and backfilling around live cables or buried services.
What makes this a trenching shovel rather than a general digging shovel?
What makes this a trenching shovel rather than a general digging shovel?
The blade is narrow and rectangular, shaped for cutting clean trench walls and digging cable or pipe runs rather than scooping loose material.
What are the tread plates for?
What are the tread plates for?
They sit on the blade shoulders to give your boot a secure surface, protecting footwear when you drive the blade into hard or compacted ground.
How big and heavy is it?
How big and heavy is it?
1200mm long overall, with a 125mm wide, 40mm deep blade, weighing 2.0kg.
What's the blade made from?
What's the blade made from?
Carbon steel with a dark blue epoxy coating, fitted to an insulated fibreglass shaft and orange D-handle.
Is this the same as the square mouth or cable laying shovel in the range?
Is this the same as the square mouth or cable laying shovel in the range?
No, each is shaped differently for a different digging task; this trenching shovel is designed specifically for cutting narrow trench walls.
Who makes this shovel and is it individually tested?
Who makes this shovel and is it individually tested?
It's made by ProSolve and tested individually to BS8020:2011 before it leaves the factory.
