Q: What is this spade best for?
This ergonomic transplant spade is built for lighter digging work such as digging borders, transplanting perennials and working in tight spaces, rather than heavy full-depth digging.
PG104 - Radius Ergonomic Stainless-Steel Transplant Spade
For lighter work such as digging borders, transplanting perennials and working in close quarters, this spade is a real innovation in traditional digging tools. The large, comfortable circular handle allows a greater range of natural hand positions, avoiding wrist strain.
The steps are larger, higher set and offset slightly from the shaft, to provide a wider surface with better foot registration than traditional steps. The steps are also folded forward and slightly curved (traditional steps fold backward, toward the user, and are straight), which softens the corner to reduce ankle injuries. Last, the angle of the step is slightly greater than the traditional 90° relative to the blade, providing a better push angle.
This spade has a resin-encased steel shaft core and a stainless-steel head. It is so strong that you can apply over 150 lb of prying force at the end of the handle without breaking it. It is 42" long, has an 11" × 6 1/4" head and weighs 4 lb 4 oz.
This ergonomic transplant spade is built for lighter digging work such as digging borders, transplanting perennials and working in tight spaces, rather than heavy full-depth digging.
The large circular grip lets your hand find a wider range of natural positions than a traditional handle, which helps avoid wrist strain during repeated digging.
The resin-encased steel shaft core is rated to take over 150 lb of prying force at the end of the handle without breaking, well beyond what typical digging or light prying would apply.
Yes, the head is stainless steel, while the shaft has a resin-encased steel core for strength without the weight of a solid metal handle.
It measures 42" overall, with an 11" × 6 1/4" head sized for close-quarters digging rather than large open beds.
| Materials | Resin-encased steel shaft; stainless-steel head |
| Dimensions | 42" long overall; 11" × 6 1/4" head |
| Weight | 1.9 kg (4 lb 4 oz) |
| Capacity | Maximum 150 lb prying force (at handle end) |
| Includes | Transplant spade |
| Package Quantity | 1 item |
| Warranty | Lee Valley Satisfaction Guarantee |
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Radius Ergonomic Transplant Spade
For lighter work such as digging borders, transplanting perennials and working in close quarters, this spade is a real innovation in traditional digging tools. The large, comfortable circular handle allows a greater range of natural hand positions, avoiding wrist strain.
The steps are larger, higher set and offset slightly from the shaft, to provide a wider surface with better foot registration than traditional steps. The steps are also folded forward and slightly curved (traditional steps fold backward, toward the user, and are straight), which softens the corner to reduce ankle injuries. Last, the angle of the step is slightly greater than the traditional 90° relative to the blade, providing a better push angle.
This spade has a resin-encased steel shaft core and a stainless-steel head. It is so strong that you can apply over 150 lb of prying force at the end of the handle without breaking it. It is 42" long, has an 11" × 6 1/4" head and weighs 4 lb 4 oz.
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