A square shovel (also called a square-mouth shovel) is designed for scooping and moving loose materials such as sand, gravel, cement, and soil.
Specification
Typical Values
Blade Shape
Square/flat mouth
Blade Material
Heat-treated carbon steel or stainless steel
Blade Thickness
1.5–3.0 mm
Blade Length
280–350 mm
Blade Width
230–300 mm
Overall Length
900–1,200 mm
Handle Material
Hardwood, fiberglass, or steel
Handle Type
Straight, D-grip, or Y-grip
Handle Diameter
30–40 mm
Weight
1.8–3.0 kg
Finish
Powder-coated, painted, or galvanized
Application
Scooping and transferring sand, gravel, coal, concrete, and other loose materials