General purpose treaded contractors shovel. Popular in the utility sector. Ideal for digging and refilling trenches, shovelling tarmac and mixing concrete. Heat treated and tempered for high performance and long life. Integrated hand stop to help prevent the hand slipping onto the forged head. Carbon Manganese Steel Blade D-Handle Oil, Chemical & Water Resistant Solid-Forged & Heat-Tempered Carbon Manganese Blade Marine Quality Powder-Coated Carbon Manganese Steel Blade D-Handle Oil, Chemical & Water Resistant Solid-Forged & Heat-Tempered Carbon Manganese Blade Marine Quality Powder-Coated