Bully Tools
Bully Tools 82500 Edging Planting Spade 13 in x 7.5 in Blade Fiberglass Handle Electrician Tool
12-gauge steel blade with closed-back design and 27-inch fiberglass D-grip handle for edging and planting tasks
- 100 % American-made construction ensures reliable quality
- 12-gauge steel blade resists bending during heavy edging tasks
- Closed-back design stops soil build-up on the blade
- Triple-wall fiberglass handle with wood core adds strength without excess weight
- Extra-wide D-grip with no-slip texture gives secure control in wet conditions
Built for Professional Landscaping
The Bully Tools 82500 edging and planting spade is manufactured in the United States using 12 gauge steel for the blade. A closed-back design stops soil and debris from collecting inside the socket. The 13 inch by 7.5 inch blade dimensions suit residential and multi-family bed preparation. Commercial grade construction targets landscapers and serious gardeners who need a durable hand tool.
Limits of the Manual Spade Interface
The tool length measures 40 inches with a 27 inch handle, which fixes the leverage and reach available to the operator. A fiberglass D-grip handle with triple-wall construction and wood reinforcement absorbs vibration but transmits full digging force to the user. The extra wide forward step improves control yet the spade remains limited by human strength and soil conditions. No mechanical assistance extends the practical digging depth or width beyond the blade size.
Simple Assembly and Common Issues
The spade arrives as a three-piece assembly requiring the blade, ferrule and handle to be joined. The extended length ferrule locks into the closed back for a secure fit. Problems usually appear when the connection loosens after heavy prying or when the no-slip D-grip texture wears smooth over time. Debris can still pack around the ferrule exterior despite the closed back, so periodic cleaning maintains the joint strength.
Highlights
- 100 % American-made construction ensures reliable quality
- 12-gauge steel blade resists bending during heavy edging tasks
- Closed-back design stops soil build-up on the blade
- Triple-wall fiberglass handle with wood core adds strength without excess weight
- Extra-wide D-grip with no-slip texture gives secure control in wet conditions
Specifications
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Questions about this item
Which blade size is right for edging versus planting with the 82500?
The 13 in by 7.5 in blade works for both tasks; the 12 gauge steel and wide forward step give control whether you are cutting a clean edge or digging a planting hole.
What does the 40 in overall length mean when I am actually using the spade?
At 40 in total with a 27 in fiberglass handle, the tool lets most users work upright, reducing back strain while the D-grip keeps wrists neutral.
How does the fiberglass handle hold up compared with wood on this model?
The triple wall fiberglass with wood reinforcement resists splintering and the closed back ferrule stops debris build up, so it lasts longer than a solid wood handle in commercial use.
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