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Garden Hand Tools

JCB garden hand tools are built for work, not for the garden centre display. Solid-forged carbon steel heads, hardwood ash handles and welded steel shafts that handle full-day digging, lifting and cultivating without flexing or failing. The range covers digging spades with treaded blades for heavy clay and compacted soil, border spades for planting and precise work, the professional Drain Master grafting spade for trench and post-hole work, square-mouth site shovels for shifting loose material, four-prong digging forks, border and hand forks, manure forks for agricultural use, 12-tooth, 16-tooth and 20-tooth rakes, Dutch hoes, pick axes and professional post augers. Heritage tools with ash wood handles add traditional craftsmanship to a working range.

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JCB Solid Forged Lightweight Border Fork And Border Spade Set | JCBBDRSET01

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Solid Forged Lightweight Border Fork And Border Spade Set | JCBBDRSET01

JCBBDRSET01

Regular price £59.99
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Buying Guide

The quality indicator for garden hand tools is construction method. Solid-forged tools are made from a single piece of steel pressed under enormous force — the grain structure is continuous with no weak points. Welded tools join a separate blade to a socket; the weld is the weakest point. For any regular or heavy use, solid-forged is the right choice. Handle material matters equally — ash is the traditional professional choice, absorbing shock and providing grip in wet conditions. For contractors and groundworkers, tubular steel handles provide more durability for impact work. The JCB Drain Master grafting spade is specifically designed for trench digging, post-hole excavation and drainage work where a standard spade lacks the narrow blade profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between a digging spade and a border spade?

A digging spade has a larger, flat blade optimised for breaking and turning soil, lifting and digging in open ground. A border spade has a narrower, lighter blade for more precise work in planted borders, raised beds and confined spaces.

What is a grafting spade used for?

A grafting spade, also called a drainage spade or drain spade, has a long narrow blade designed for digging trenches and post holes. The JCB Drain Master is specifically built for drainage installation, fencing and groundwork where a standard spade is too wide.

Are JCB garden tools suitable for professional contractor use?

Yes. The JCB garden hand tool range is built to professional standards with solid-forged steel heads and robust handles designed for full-day contractor use in landscaping, groundwork and agricultural applications.

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