Roughneck ROU68250 Double Arm Fence Post Hole Digger Shovel
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When the job needs a deep, narrow hole, a standard spade often creates more disturbance than progress. The Roughneck ROU68250 Double Arm Fence Post Hole Digger Shovel is designed to do the job properly, cutting into the ground and lifting soil out in a controlled way so you can form cleaner sided holes for posts, uprights and planting. It is a practical tool for fencing contractors, landscapers and serious DIY users who want faster, neater results with less unnecessary digging.
The tool uses a double arm scissor style action. To operate it, the handles are pushed together to open the jaws, driven into the ground, then pulled apart to close the blades and lift the soil out. This simple action makes it effective for digging deep narrow post holes while keeping surrounding ground disturbance to a minimum. It is especially useful for installing fence and gate posts, signposts, uprights, and for planting trees or shrubs.
Built for trade use, it features industrial strength or hardened steel blades for durability in repeated groundwork. Listings also describe it as suitable for soil, clay and compacted ground, although very hard or heavily stony ground may need extra help from a digging bar or softened soil. The handles are made from heavy duty solid or tubular fibreglass, giving improved strength, weather resistance and lower maintenance than timber, while cushioned or knuckle protector grips improve comfort in use.
The long handle design gives the leverage needed for deeper work. Online listings show handle length around 1475mm to 1500mm, while Wickes lists 1150mm, so there is some retailer variation. The bucket size is more consistent, with a 260mm depth and 135mm 5.3/8in diameter, making it well suited to standard post hole digging tasks.
Key Features
- Double arm scissor action for efficient soil removal
- Ideal for deep, narrow post holes
- Hardened steel / industrial strength steel blades
- Heavy duty fibreglass handles
- Cushioned or knuckle protector grips
- Suitable for fence posts, signposts, uprights and planting
- Heavy duty trade grade construction
- Creates cleaner holes with less ground disturbance
Specifications
- Product Type: Double Arm Post Hole Digger / Post Hole Shovel
- Action Type: Scissor style double arm
- Blade Material: Hardened steel / industrial strength steel
- Handle Material: Fibreglass
- Bucket Depth: 260mm / 10.1/4in
- Bucket Diameter / Width: 135mm / 5.3/8in; Wickes lists blade width 152mm
- Handle Length: 1475mm to 1500mm listed by most retailers; Wickes lists 1150mm
- Overall Length: Approx. 1.5m
- Application: Clay, soil and compacted ground
- EAN: 0025997682503
- Weight: 5.06kg
